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AVMF calls for research proposals
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is requesting proposals for 2003-2004 AVMF Research Grants:
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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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Promoting the benefits of animal research for animals
The AVMA will participate in the Foundation for Biomedical Research's Survivors campaign.
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Researchers identify wild animal reservoirs for SARS
The World Health Organization announced May 23 that researchers have identified two species—the masked palm civet and the raccoon
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Nominations sought for laboratory animal research award
Nominations for the American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners Research Award are requested.
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ACLAM takes stance, addresses threats to medical research
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine has issued a position statement on animal experimentation.
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NAS set to study veterinary research trends
Study will focus on public health and safety, animal health, and comparative medicine
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AVMA to fund National Academies study of nation's veterinary research needs
The AVMA is co-funding a National Academies study evaluating the current status and future needs for veterinary medical research in the United States.
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AVMF seeks nominations for AKC research, career awards
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation welcomes nominations for two American Kennel Club awards
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Survivors campaign promotes animal research to aid animals
Posted on November 15, 2003 Veterinarians and veterinary organizations urged to join campaign When a valve defect caused the heart of Bowie, a …
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A path to discovery Romanian veterinarian escapes hardship and finds solace in veterinary research
Dr. Alexandru Popescu entered the veterinary profession in 1983, finding work on a large pig farm in the Romanian countryside
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Research study, animal welfare positions among recommendations decided by Executive Board
The AVMA Executive Board transacted an agenda comprising more than 150 line items at its May 1-4 meeting at AVMA headquarters
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Researchers must "cast a wide net" to trace disease origins
While the emerging severe acute respiratory syndrome virus has captured the attention of the media and public
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Airborne antimicrobials cause concern
Airborne antimicrobials cause concern Researchers have discovered that antimicrobials given to pigs in feed can…
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AVMA seeks nominations for 2004 awards
Awards recognize contributions to veterinary organizations, animal welfare, research, and public health
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Retiring to a chimp paradise
Veterinarians take a lead role in establishing a federally funded sanctuary system for retired research chimpanzees
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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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Activists seek personhood for animals
Posted on September 1, 2003 Biomedical researcher traces history of animal rights movement People for the Ethical Treatment of animals, along…
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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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New method yields a glimpse at canine genome
Researchers have produced a rough draft of the canine genome sequence
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AVMA to ask surgeon general to make a statement
The AVMA will send a letter to the U.S. Surgeon General encouraging him to publish a statement on biomedical research.
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: An emerging problem in horses?
Outbreaks of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in horses and humans in Canada have researchers concerned
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Vaccines may be key to controlling FMD
Scientists need to intensify their research into the use of vaccination to control an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease
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AVMA supports 'Survivors' campaign
The AVMA Executive Board approved sending a letter to the Foundation for Biomedical Research supporting its Survivors public education campaign