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Dallas Animal Services officer returns a dog to its owners

Animal shelters, control officers aim to be more community-centric

Companion animal welfare and shelter leaders discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion; the eviction crisis; and implementing changes to...

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Flea control products may endanger aquatic invertebrates

Studies in the U.K. and U.S. reveal environmental contamination with fipronil, fipronil degradates, and imidacloprid, often linking the contamination with topical flea and tick products.
Swine and poultry

Agreement on regulation of genetically modified livestock under review

The Biden administration is reviewing a last-minute move by the Trump administration to shift regulation of genetically modified livestock from the Food and Drug Administration to the Department of Agriculture.
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Retailers see benefits in offering veterinary telehealth

Online pet food company Chewy is the latest of more than two dozen companies offering veterinary telehealth services to customers, but at least one study shows customers prefer their local veterinarian to a random veterinarian.
Dr. Lorraine Linn instructs Tuskegee University vet students

Idexx contributes $3.6M to Tuskegee veterinary college

An Idexx Foundation gift to Tuskegee intended to promote diversity in the veterinary field includes nine four-year scholarships and funding for mental health support for veterinary students.
Cat scratching itself

CAPC warns care delays may leave pets vulnerable to parasites

Leaders of the Companion Animal Parasite Council recommend that veterinarians consider sending reminders to clients earlier about parasite protection for pets and working with pet owners to move up appointments
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World Veterinary Day 2021 focuses on veterinarian response to the COVID-19 crisis

The theme of World Veterinary Day 2021, which falls on April 24, is “Veterinarian response to the COVID-19 crisis.”

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FDA offers listings of clinical studies in regenerative medicine

New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database

Rescuers save 5,000 cold-stunned sea turtles in Texas

National Dog Bite Prevention Week coming in mid-April

Survey finds cost, difficulties with access are primary barriers to veterinary care

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