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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

H1N1 found in Minnesota pigs, Oregon ferret

October 21, 2009

National Report -- Tests confirm that pigs at the recent Minnesota State Fair were infected with H1N1 influenza virus. They are the first swine in the country to be found with the 2009 pandemic virus.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

APHIS wants to shorten leash on circus animals

October 7, 2009

Washington -- Uncle Sam's animal inspectors hope a proposed new rule under the Animal Welfare Act will make it easier to conduct unannounced inspections at circuses, mobile petting zoos and other animal acts.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Western wins grant for endangered species breeding study

October 5, 2009

Pomona, Calif. -- Researchers at Western University?s College of Veterinary Medicine landed a $100,000 grant to work on improvements to captive endangered species? breeding programs.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Exotics vets name officers, set specialty exam

September 26, 2009

Cathy Johnson-Delaney was elected to a second consecutive term as president of the AEMV.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Just Ask the Expert: Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB

August 26, 2009

Q: A client told me that when he holds his pet bird in his hand and it bites, he corrects the bird by flinging it off his hand and onto the floor. What should I advise this client as far as this method of correcting the bird?

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

N.C. lawmakers put the squeeze on reptile owners

August 13, 2009

Snakes that squeeze and venomous reptiles must now be kept under lock and key in North Carolina.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Former Boston aquarium DVM heads UC-Davis aquatic health team

July 31, 2009

Davis, Calif. -- Scott Weber, DVM, MS, former head veterinarian at the New England Aquarium in Boston, leads the new Aquatic Animal Health Team at UC-Davis? William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

Source: FIRSTLINE

Lizards lounge for survival purposes

May 21, 2009

Talk to reptile owners about adequate sun access.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

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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