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AVMA again backs fish-throwing program despite PETA threat

June 24, 2009

Schaumburg, Ill. -- After AVMA reiterated its decision to move forward with a motivational fish-tossing presentation by the Pike Place Fish Market fishmongers at the AVMA convention next month, PETA threatened to "out" those in attendance.

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Humane Society University now offering bachelor degrees

June 21, 2009

Washington -- The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has received a license as a higher education degree-granting institution by the District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission.

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UC-Davis system starts welfare advisory council

June 20, 2009

Davis, Calif. -- An Animal Welfare Advisory Council has been formed at the University of California-Davis to review welfare issues related to food animals and to promote science-based recommendations to improve the welfare of livestock and poultry.

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AAHA Helping Pets Fund reinstated after $25,000 donation from VPI

June 17, 2009

Denver -- A benevolent fund for pets that was suspended as a result of too many requests and too little funding has resumed its grant giving after a $25,000 donation from Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (VPI).

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Fish will fly at AVMA convention

June 15, 2009

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The Pike Place fishmongers will perform as planned during the AVMA's annual convention in Seattle.

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AHC plans wide-ranging forum on horse safety, welfare

June 7, 2009

Washington -- The American Horse Council (AHC) is putting together what it believes will be "the most inclusive presentation on safety and welfare ever assembled" June 16 at its annual National Issues Forum, focusing on "Welfare of the Horse."

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The unwanted horse (Sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)

June 1, 2009

It's been difficult to hear persistent reports about unwanted or abandoned horses in recent months. But here's the good news: You can help save unwanted horses. And in some cases, finding ways to help the animals you love can even lead to increased client confidence and trust.

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House weighs ban on equine double-decker transport

May 13, 2009

The House of Representatives is considering a bill to ban transporting horses in double-deck trailers.

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Louisiana research center under scrutiny for handling of primates

May 12, 2009

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's New Iberia Research Center was cited for violations of the Animal Welfare Act.

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