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Study: Over half of pet dogs and cats were overweight in 2015
Approximately 58 percent of cats and 54 percent of dogs were overweight or obese in 2015, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.
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Supply increasing for large-volume fluids
The supply of large-volume polyionic fluids for parenteral administration in large animals was projected to increase as of press time in mid-April.
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Catlett predicts bright future for veterinarians
Every day, millions of people read their horoscope in the hope that it might offer guidance for their lives.
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USDA launches Web site on food safety research programs
USDA launches Web site on food safety research programs
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Extending the vice president's term of office
An AVMA Bylaws amendment is on the way to the House of Delegates that would double the vice president's term to two
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HOD to discuss sexual harassment in profession
Delegates also will vote on proposed amendments to the AVMA Bylaws.
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Heartworm, Lyme risks expected to grow
Heartworm disease remains a growing risk, worsened by warm weather and pet travel, according to predictions.
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Q&A with the AVMA president-elect candidates
Drs. Jan K. Strother and Michael J. Topper describe the challenges and opportunities facing the veterinary profession and explain why they’re ready to…
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Equine veterinarians acknowledged for accomplishments
The American Association of Equine Practitioners honored the 2014 recipients of several awards Dec. 9, 2014, at its 60th Annual Convention in Salt…
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Shortage of saline solution continues for months
A shortage of saline solutions for intravenous administration or normal saline solution—has continued for months.
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FoodNet reports decline in some foodborne disease
The incidence of foodborne illnesses under surveillance declined during 1999 compared with 1996
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Executive Board authorizes initiatives
The board approved proposals that committed $82,420 from the $200,000 in contingency funds budgeted for 2001
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Purdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program in homeland security
Veterinarians involved in emergency response can earn a graduate certificate from Purdue University.
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Executive Board supports creation of biologics advisory committee
The Executive Board approved a position supporting creation of a Veterinary Biologics Advisory Committee
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Pesticide repackaging: What veterinarians need to know to avoid steep fines
Veterinarians who open spot-on flea-and-tick product packages to dispense single applications to clients
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Welfare, business issues on legislative agenda
It was reported in the May, 15, 2007, JAVMA News that the Executive Board had identified a number of legislative initiatives as high priorities that…
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Commission releases report on food animal production
After a two-year study of concentrated animal feeding operations, the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production released in April its…
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Grants for feline health research available
The nonprofit Winn Feline Foundation is calling for grant proposals for 2010.
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Guidelines address antimicrobials for urinary tract disease
Antimicrobial Use Guidelines for Treatment of Urinary Tract Disease in Dogs and Cats are now available in the journal
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Researchers study GIS-based FMD forecasting, control strategies
Geographic information systems, which allow users to create layered maps of geographic, topographic, and industrial information
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AVMA: Mandatory spay/neuter a bad idea
The Animal Welfare Committee recommended the changes to the policy, which reads, in part, as follows: "The AVMA does not support regulations or…
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AAFP seeks feline sarcoma research proposals
The American Association of Feline Practitioners will award a grant in 2007 for meaningful research in vaccine-associated
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To titer or to revaccinate
It remains confusing and even controversial whether antibody titers are a good measure of immunity when making decisions about
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Roundtable to field feline sarcoma questions
The Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force will convene a roundtable discussion at the American Animal Hospital
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AVMA president works to raise veterinarians' profile
Dr. de Jong was installed as 2018-19 AVMA president July 17, the final day of AVMA Convention 2018 in Denver.