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Annual insurance check-ups help protect financial well-being
Protecting financial health requires as much vigilance as protecting physical health.
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Resolutions address random-source animals, swine disease
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider resolutions relevant to animal well-being and Association matters during its regular winter session, Jan. 9,…
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Pig at Minnesota fair infected with H1N1
At least one pig at the Minnesota State Fair contracted the 2009 Novel H1N1 influenza virus. The U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Ohio voters OK board overseeing livestock care standards
Ohio voters have passed a constitutional amendment establishing an expert panel overseeing the state's livestock care standards.
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AASV creates guide for developing anti-cruelty policies
A new set of guidelines could help swine veterinarians work with pork producers to develop anti-cruelty policies and employee educational materials.
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Second AVMF voluntourism project set for Seattle
Participants in the voluntourism project during last year's AVMA Annual Convention in New Orleans had their work cut out
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Golden anniversary for Purdue veterinary school
When Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine wanted to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, it decided to spread the word globally.
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Unity key to veterinarians' strength, Kornegay says
Dr. Kornegay, the sole announced candidate for the position on the ballot that will be voted on by the AVMA House of Delegates in Seattle
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Conservation program looks after mountain gorillas, human neighbors
The University of California-Davis has started the Mountain Gorilla One Health Program in the School of Veterinary Medicine's Wildlife Health Center.
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AABP conference explores new ways of working
The future of bovine practice is not only in the hands of veterinary students but also in the ranks of veterinary technicians—and in the shakedown of…
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Social issues, biosecurity on AASV president's plate
Dr. Rodney "Butch" Baker grew up on a small farm in Kentucky, where his family raised livestock, tobacco, and row crops.
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AVMF leaders hope to expand services despite challenges
Dr. Richard E. Coon would like to expand emergency animal care and student aid programs through the American Veterinary Medical
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Saltman advocates for veterinarians in animal agriculture
Bovine veterinarians must reposition themselves as key players in food production to shape the future of animal agriculture, according to Dr. Roger L.…
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One-health wonders
Dr. Val R. Beasley is a toxicologist who's not content with figuring out why wild animals are declining and disappearing.
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Ewing honored by CRWAD
Some 480 people attended the 89th annual meeting of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases Dec. 7-9, 2008, in Chicago.
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AVMA says Pew Commission report is flawed, unscientific
An AVMA report says recommendations by a prominent critic of industrial animal agriculture are unscientific and can actually threaten human health.
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Disaster preparedness grant recipients named
Animal disaster preparedness throughout the United States will continue to receive support from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation
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Swaying voters, influencing legislation
AVMA State Public Policy Symposium addresses legislative, court, public opinion battles
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U.S. makes big push to prevent global pandemic
The U.S. Agency for International Development announced Oct. 22 the start of its Emerging Pandemic Threats program, a five-pronged
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AVMA recognizes leaders in veterinary medicine, animal care
Low-income pet owners, military service, the One Health Initiative, and horse welfare are the causes of four veterinarians who received awards July 11…