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Commission studies effects of animal feeding operations
The National Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production continues to conduct its two-year study of how concentrated animal feeding operations may…
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Applications for student research program being accepted
Morris Animal Foundation has issued a call for applications for its 2007 Veterinary Student Scholars program.
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State policing institute plans for animals in disasters
The Illinois Regional Institute for Community Policing will develop and implement programs that ensure coordination of
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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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Veterinarians provide insights at unusual venue
Drs. Terry Wollen, Robert F. Kahrs, and E. Paul J. Gibbs provided attendees at the 49th Annual Meeting of the Council of
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Heifer International hosts veterinary tour of tsunami recovery in India
Participants also learn about local culture, values in villages of Tamil Nadu posted June 1, 2006 A team of veterinarians and other…
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Petition prompts federal review of elephant welfare laws
A petition filed by an animal rights group accusing U.S. zoos and circuses of harming elephants by confining them to cramped and inadequate enclosures…
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Delegates choose Hammer as AVMA president-elect
The AVMA House of Delegates elected Dr. Gregory S. Hammer of Dover, Del., as the Association's next president-elect
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Board acts on human-animal bond issues
The AVMA Executive Board approved several reaffirmations and revisions to policy statements related to the human-animal bond.
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Vision to lead
When the AVMA House of Delegates assembles in Hawaii this July, one of its responsibilities will be to vote on the next AVMA president-elect.
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Veterinary ethics in review
Veterinarians are finding themselves having to explain their responsibilities under the Veterinarian's Oath.
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Accolades
The American Animal Hospital Association honored several individuals during the
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Sponsors see value beyond measure in student program
The recent decision to commit AVMA dollars to a leadership program for veterinary students promises to enhance an annual event that many members of…
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AAFP president thinks globally
The incoming president of the AAFP wants the organization to help unite cat owners and veterinarians around the world in improving the care of their…
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Veterinarians continue discussing swine welfare
AASV annual meeting also addressesissue of antimicrobial usage
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AVMA fills top two Animal Welfare Division
The AVMA more than doubled the amount of staff time dedicated to animal welfare issues when it recently filled the first two positions in the AVMA…
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Making racing safer for horses
The number of starts per year and number of years raced in the careers of Thoroughbred racehorses have declined over the past 50 years.
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Army Veterinary Corps celebrates 90th anniversary
The U.S. Army Veterinary Corps observed its 90th anniversary June 2 at the Army Medical Department Museum of Fort Sam Houston
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Feline practitioners reach out
Feline health is the primary concern of feline practitioners, so their association is increasing outreach to cat owners and to all veterinarians who…
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Improving human health protection
Veterinarians will soon have more concrete infection control guidelines, thanks to the joint efforts of many individuals, including veterinarians and…
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Executive Board focuses on future of veterinary medicine, AVMA
The AVMA Executive Board approved a number of recommendations at its meeting that will help plan for the future of veterinary medicine
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Veterinarians at the pinnacle
The AVMA paid its highest tributes to 15 individuals, including 14 member veterinarians, during the Annual Convention in Honolulu.