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Donlin appointed AVMA assistant executive vice president
At its meeting in June, the AVMA Executive Board appointed Dr. Janet D. Donlin as the assistant executive vice president
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Pet's death rekindles electronic ID debate
Posted on June 14, 2004 Lisa Massey knew little about the electronic microchip her local Banfield, The Pet Hospital, implanted in Hadden,…
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Federal panel to study prion diseases
Government officials in September announced formation of a federal interagency working group to identify gaps in scientific
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Accreditation standards for veterinary technician programs revised
The Executive Board approved several changes to clarify and improve the accreditation requirements for veterinary technician training programs
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Veterinarian selected to lead Plum Island Animal Disease Center
Dr. Elizabeth A. Lautner has been appointed the new director of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center
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Fall meeting extended for veterinary technician committee
The Executive Board approved reinstating an extra day to the annual fall meeting of the CVTEA
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Coalition presses microchip makers for global scanner
Animal welfare and veterinary associations are calling on microchip manufacturers and distributors to provide a scanner capable of reading all
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A work in progress
When bovine spongiform encephalopathy was diagnosed in Washington state in December 2003, the nation was fortunate
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Veterinarian to lead FSIS
Dr. Barbara Masters has been appointed acting administrator at the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Papers sought by zoo veterinarians
Papers are invited for a joint conference of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, Wildlife Disease Association
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USDA announces unified food safety research agenda
USDA announces unified food safety research agendaAgriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman has announced a unified food safety research agenda to improve…
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Congress honors science fellows for contributions
Congress honors science fellows for contributions The House of Representatives passed a resolution this fall…
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Salmonella in meat and poultry products declines
Salmonella in meat and poultry products declines drastically
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Mapping our way to quick disaster response
Across the country, agencies are developing layered geographic information system (GIS) maps in the event of an agricultural emergency
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NIH awards $10.2 million contract to Michigan State for microbiology research unit
NIH awards $10.2 million contract to Michigan State for microbiology research unit The National Institutes of…
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USDA provides additional funding for animal ID system
The USDA will provide an additional $1.5 million for National Animal Identification System cooperative agreements with states.
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Students approve change to officers' terms
The highlight of the HOD was a unanimous vote to change the terms of the SAVMA Executive Committee officers
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EPA allows some veterinary use of restricted pesticides
Individuals applying pesticides classified by the EPA as restricted-use pesticides are required to undergo special training
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Tennyson retires from AVMA staff
Dr. Arthur V. Tennyson, the assistant executive vice president of the Association, has retired.
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CRWAD dedicated to Winter
Five hundred people attended the 84th annual meeting of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases
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Award recognizes Loew's influence on animal welfare
A highlight of the Animal Welfare Forum was presentation of the annual AVMA award
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Promoting swine welfare
The National Pork Board is promoting the Swine Welfare Assurance Program as an assessment tool for producers and veterinarians
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Sow housing task force members appointed
The AVMA Executive Board selected 13 individuals from a variety of disciplines to serve on the AVMA Task Force on the Housing of Pregnant Sows
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Life, liberty, and learning in Philly
posted August 15, 2004 The 141st AVMA Annual Convention in Philadelphia, July 24-28, brought new
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Funding, framework for National Animal Identification System announced
A National Animal Identification System is being implemented to identify foreign animal disease