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Canine influenza virus surfaces
An emerging canine respiratory tract disease, known as canine influenza or canine flu, was found in dogs in shelters, boarding facilities, and…
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Mining the canine genome
The identification of canine genes is not only improving the health of dogs, but is also helping researchers identify genes
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AVMA posts canine influenza interim guidelines
In response to the recent identification of canine influenza in dogs, the AVMA has released "Control of Canine
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Bequest to boost canine, equine research at Penn
A $9.8 million gift to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine to support canine and equine research
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Canine influenza virus emerges in Florida
posted October 1, 2005 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services posted an alert Sept. 20 on an emerging respiratory tract…
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AVMA: removing, reducing teeth as treatment for canine aggression inappropriate
The AVMA has adopted a position against removing or reducing healthy canine teeth as a means of treating aggression in dogs.
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AVMA Answers
Why did the AVMA collaborate with Heifer International to raise $1 million for victims of the 2004 tsunami?
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Bayer wins legal actions against sales policy violators
Bayer HealthCare LLC's Animal Health Division recently won two battles against unauthorized sellers of its Advantage (imidacloprid) topical solution. …
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Racehorse owners bring suit against Wedgewood pharmacy
A group of Thoroughbred racehorse owners recently brought a suit against Wedgewood Village Pharmacy Inc., of Swedesboro, N.J., seeking compensation
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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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Position on free-roaming abandoned and feral cats revised
The AVMA has adopted a revised position addressing the controversy surrounding free-roaming abandoned and feral cats.
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Dogs at ground zero, Pentagon to be studied
Dogs involved in the search-and-recovery efforts will be evaluated to determine whether they were harmed by environmental toxins
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Texas A&M halts companion animal cloning
Posted on December 15, 2002 Don't expect the new year to bring news of more copy cats from Texas A&M University. Genetic Savings and Clone has…
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ACVIM issues blood donor screening statement
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine published a consensus statement to help veterinarians prevent the transfer of
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Society for Theriogenology enjoys grandeur of Colorado Springs
The grandeur of the Rocky Mountains provided a magnificent setting for the Society for Theriogenology annual meeting
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AVMA seeks nominations for 2006 awards
Members of the AVMA are invited to help select qualified recipients for awards administered annually by the Association
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AVMA approves AAHA's antimicrobial guidelines for dogs
Guidelines developed by the AAHA for the judicious use of antimicrobials in dogs were approved by the Executive Board
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Call for feline health study preproposals
posted September 1, 2005 The Morris Animal Foundation is requesting preproposals for projects advancing veterinary medicine for cats. Each year,…
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Final guidance on anthelmintics use available
The Food and Drug Administration has issued three final guidance documents regarding the use of anthelmintics
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Positions adopted to protect animal welfare
Seven recommendations from the Animal Welfare Committee involving AVMA positions safeguard animal welfare received Executive Board action
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Oregon State, UC-Davis receive full accreditation
The Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
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Nominate your choices for AVMA awards
Members of the AVMA are invited to help select qualified recipients for the awards administered annually by the Association.
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May joins the staff at the AVMA
Dr. Kimberly May has moved to the Midwest to join the staff of the AVMA Communications Division as medical/science writer.
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Wildlife associations create fund to honor Thorne,
Late last year when an accident claimed a respected husband-and-wife team of wildlife veterinarians, there was a groundswell of
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The GRANDEST of the GRAND: veterinarians applauded and honored
Several veterinarians were honored for their contributions to veterinary medical organizations