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11th edition of Merck manual to be published in July
Merck & Co. will publish the 11th edition of The Merck Veterinary Manual in July.
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Finding lead in pets
Dogs in Flint, Michigan, had high blood lead concentrations following the discovery of lead contamination in the city’s water supply.
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World Veterinary Day to focus on vaccination
On April 27, World Veterinary Day 2013 will seek to raise awareness of vaccination as a means to prevent disease.
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Possible link between household chemical, feline hyperthyroidism
A study found that serum from hyperthyroid cats had a higher mean total concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,
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Withdrawal times may improve with disease consideration
Recommended waiting periods between administering drugs to livestock and sending them to slaughter should account for effects of disease on…
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Pet food commission suggests steps for veterinarians, regulators, manufacturers
Veterinarians should work with the Food and Drug Administration to develop criteria and formalize a system for reporting
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Lead in cows is a risk for people
Cattle raised for milk and meat can consume lead through their environments or feed.
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AVMA presents Excellence in Research Awards
Four veterinarians received the AVMA Excellence in Research Awards during the National Veterinary Scholars Symposium
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Volunteer projects impact seven communities
Hundreds of volunteers displayed the important work of the profession during the 2016 Our Oath in Action projects this past fall.
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Until more science is available, FDA will end public updates on potential link between certain diets and canine dilated cardiomyopathy
The Food and Drug Administration plans to end routine updates on the investigation of case reports of nonhereditary canine dilated cardiomyopathy and…
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Veterinary research needs study begins
The problems with veterinary research are real, the effects far-reaching, and the outlook bleak.