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Genetics research aids scrapie eradication
Scientists with the Agriculture Department's Agricultural Research Service have developed genetic tests to more accurately
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Funding available for PRRS research
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. is seeking research proposals for studies investigating porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome.
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Researchers study noise, human contact in shelters
Recent research has examined the effect of noise and of human contact on dogs at animal shelters.
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Feline practitioners seek research proposals
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is seeking proposals for its 2007 research grant for feline medicine.
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Company to fund research on porcine circovirus
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. has launched a new research program targeting porcine circovirus-associated diseases.
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Researchers publish dog genome
Scientists have completed sequencing the DNA of another animal—this time, man's best friend.
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Animal research, stem cell positions approved
The AVMA Executive Board approved position statements on animal research and stem cells.
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Research targets conditions of older cats and dogs
The medical conditions that afflict aging cats and dogs have been a focus of much research in recent years
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Phi Zeta presents annual research awards
Phi Zeta, the international honor society of veterinary medicine, recently presented two awards for research manuscripts.
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National Pork Board requests research proposals
The National Pork Board is requesting proposals for research in categories that include swine health, swine welfare, pork
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Research, educational center promotes animal coproducts
Clemson University held a dedication ceremony for the Animal Co-Products Research & Education Center, March 27.
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Grants for feline health research available
The nonprofit Winn Feline Foundation is calling for grant proposals for 2007.
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Reminder: AVMA seeks nominees for new research award
February 1 is the deadline for submitting nominations for the first AVMA Lifetime Excellence in Research Award.
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Third seat on AVMA research council open for nominations
A third seat on the AVMA Council on Research has become available, and nominations postmarked by Feb. 1 will be
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List narrows for possible homes for research facility
The Department of Homeland Security recently identified several potential sites for the government's National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.
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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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CRWAD dedicated to Mengeling
The annual meeting of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases was dedicated to Dr. William L. Mengeling of Ames, Iowa.
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European industries plan to reduce animal testing
European industry groups have agreed to work with the government to support alternatives to animal testing.
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Company gives grants for study of porcine circovirus
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. has announced two recipients for three studies of porcine circovirus-associated disease.
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Ohio State retires chimpanzees
The Ohio State University is closing its Primate Research Center and retiring the chimpanzees to an animal refuge in Texas.
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Delving into evidence-based medicine
Evidence-based medicine is to clinical practice as the scientific method is to research, according to Dr. Stanley R.
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Affiliated groups gather in Honolulu
Thirty-six allied or other veterinary-related organizations and several alumni groups from universities and colleges
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AVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs
Student research, shelter medicine, and avian influenza are topics of three events that the Executive Board voted to help support in 2006.
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Funding for ILAR pain report approved
The AVMA is providing $10,000 to support updating of the pain portion of the National Academy of Sciences Institute for Laboratory Animal Research