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International movement of exotic wildlife
The Executive Board has approved the expansion of a policy statement to include the international movement of wildlife.
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State veterinarians, epidemiologists advocate restrictions on wildlife trade
The National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists have
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Antimicrobial resistance in wildlife: it's making a bigger splash than you think
Posted on September 1, 2003 Researchers identify antimicrobial resistance patterns in terrestrial and marine species In a sampling of 50…
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Turning tides
As wildlife agencies release a revised plan to protect southern sea otters, a sudden increase in fatalities raises concerns
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Disease spillover woes
Veterinarians discuss disease interface between wildlife, domestic livestock In Michigan, white-tailed deer and cattle roam the
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Save the Tiger Fund invites proposals for conservation efforts
A program of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Exxon Mobil Corporation, the Save the Tiger Fund is an international
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Guidelines developed for reducing risks from animal contact in public settings - January 1, 2004
Guidelines developed for reducing risks from animal contact in public settings The Executive Board approved AVMA
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Warning added to euthanasia products
The FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine is adding an environmental warning to labels of pentobarbital-containing euthanasia
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DEA proposes changes to reporting controlled substance loss
The Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing to amend regulations to clarify its policy regarding registrant reporting
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AVMA sets priorities for 108th Congress
The Executive Board has designated four bills as warranting active pursuit of passage.
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GHLIT, PLIT announce new insurance programs
Trustees for the AVMA GHLIT voted to implement a new dental program for AVMA members and their staff.
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AVMA backs environment-friendly legislation
A new position statement that supports national and international legislation to reduce contaminant exposure was approved by the Executive Board.
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AVMA opposes declawing exotic, wild cats
AVMA opposes declawing exotic, wild cats The AVMA has approved a position statement that says the Association
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Could cat waste be killing sea otters?
A recent study that found high proportions of Toxoplasma gondii infection in California sea otters near sites where freshwater
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Dental surgery position statement approved
The AVMA has adopted a new position statement regarding dental surgery
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More research, tougher regulations needed to beat future SARS outbreaks, say researchers
An international team of experts has recommended that China strengthen regulations on farming, trade, and the consumption of
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From seahorses to sawfish
In the past, most veterinary procedures at the aquarium were performed pool- or tank-side,
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President Walther outlines priorities for the year ahead
AVMA President-Elect Jack O. Walther pledged that as president, he would maintain current AVMA initiatives, strengthen communication
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A global survey of the human-animal bond - September 15, 2003
A growing body of research into the human-animal bond is revealing how various cultures relate to animals and the reasons why
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AVMA GRD adds three assistant directors, PAC/grassroots coordinator
Three veterinarians with backgrounds as diverse as biomedical ethics, business, and law have joined the AVMA in Washington, D.C.
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A full plate
New Congress considers legislation important to veterinarians and animal health