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Morris Animal Foundation issues health study guidelines
Morris Animal Foundation has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of companion animals and wildlife
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Conference fosters dialogue on cattle welfare
Months after an undercover activist filmed abusive handling of dairy cows at a California slaughterhouse, leading to a massive beef
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Gates grant to WSU 'transformational'
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has gifted Washington State University with the largest private grant in its 116-year history.
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Center takes integrated approach to zoo animal welfare
The Chicago Zoological Society has established a program of study at the Brookfield Zoo bringing together a range of sciences to
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AVMA concerned about California ballot initiative
AVMA concerned about California ballot initiative Printer-friendly version This November, California voters will decide on Proposition 2, a…
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AKC launches resource network for veterinarians
The American Kennel Club's Veterinary Outreach Program has launched the AKC Veterinary Network to offer resources
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University of Wisconsin establishes Center for Global Health
The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine has teamed up with four other academic units on the Madison campus
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College news
University of Minnesota appoints Ames as dean posted July 15, 2008 Dr. Trevor Ames The
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AAHA to release guidelines on senior and dental care
The American Animal Hospital Association has developed the AAHA Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
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Veterinary students win AVMF scholarships
Thirteen veterinary students have won scholarships through the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.
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California voters call for changes in livestock housing
Also known as Standards for Confining Farm Animals, Proposition 2 requires California producers to make major alterations to livestock housing systems…
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Outgoing AVMA officers reflect on experiences
President Hammer, Vice President Hendrix talk about their time in office
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New director leading American Veterinary Medical Foundation
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has hired a director, Michael W. Cathey, who has had a long career as a fundraiser for nonprofit…
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Policy addresses use of elephant guides, tethers
A new AVMA policy describes the appropriate use of guides and tethers as training and management tools for elephants—and condemns
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AVMA, Heifer partnership has sustainable prospects
The AVMA partnership enabled Heifer to spread its work into new areas of Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, and Indonesia.
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Bovine practitioners face challenges to profession, industry
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners' 41st annual conference ran Sept. 25-27 in Charlotte, N.C., jointly with the
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Russell vies for World Veterinary Association presidency
The AVMA has endorsed Dr. Russell's candidacy for WVA president, the success of which will be decided this July during the 28th World Veterinary…