New GAO report says large gaps exist in disease surveillance of animal imports
Jan 1, 2011
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Washington — Federal agencies charged with monitoring animal imports are spread too thin and don't have enough of a clear, overall vision to effectively keep animal diseases from entering the United States, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.
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Jan 1, 2011
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Chicago — Another annual dues increase and a move to make voting records accessible online are among the items up for consideration by the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) House of Delegates at its winter session Jan. 8 in Chicago.
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Agency details how it uncovered and investigated melamine contamination
Jan 1, 2011
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Rockville, Md. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently offered a retrospective on how it responded to the pet-food recall in 2007.
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New report advocates controversial methods to control population
Jan 1, 2011
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Lincoln, Neb. — A new report advocating shooting as a suitable means of population control for feral cats is drawing the ire of several groups, including the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
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St. Louis-area clinic will offer more access to veterinary hospital oncology services
Dec 1, 2010
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Wentzville, Mo. — A new cancer care center, operated by the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, will open this spring and offer pet owners more options for specialty care.
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APHIS told that current system of veterinary inspections is ineffective, recommends turning it over to DVMs
Nov 29, 2010
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
APHIS told that current system is ineffective, recommends turning it over to DVMs
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Nov 18, 2010
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Washington -- A plan to develop a sustainable, economically viable model for veterinary education is the key element in a report recently issued by the North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium (NAVMEC) after more than a year of national meetings with key stakeholders from throughout the profession.
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Nov 16, 2010
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Calls to repeal the bill came just days after the ballot issue.
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Sep 1, 2010
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
While the number of animals that die on commercial flights is relatively small, according to DOT, the report suggests that some dogs suffer in the air more than others
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