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Animal welfare
Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Ill. bill would classify ear cropping as 'animal torture'

February 9, 2009

Springfield, Ill. -- Illinois may declare ear cropping and tail docking "animal torture" if a bill introduced in late January is passed.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Sterilization law, breed bans gain momentum

February 6, 2009

Lancaster, Calif. -- Several dog breeds will have to go under the knife in the next few weeks when a municipal law requiring sterilization by breed takes effect.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Up to 1 million pets at risk during economic crisis

February 5, 2009

More than 1 million dogs and cats are at risk for becoming homeless, the ASPCA believes.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Problems mounting for wild-horse management

February 1, 2009

Reno, NV. — The spiraling nationwide problem of how to deal with thousands of unwanted horses isn't just about domesticated horses.

Source: FIRSTLINE

Spay Day: More than just 24 hours

January 28, 2009

Use the momentum of the upcoming Spay Day to encourage your community to provide year-long, low-cost, spay/neuter clinics.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

IDEXX launches national cat wellness campaign; unveils feline disease prevalence maps

January 12, 2009

Westbrook, Maine - IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. launched a campaign to promote feline wellness, including interactive feline disease prevalence maps for FeLV, FIV and feline heartworm.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Resolved: to educate clients about diet

January 5, 2009

This might be an ideal time of year to talk to pet owners about pursuing a healthier lifestyle for their companions.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

AVMA gets mixed reaction to ear-crop policy

January 1, 2009

National Report — The AVMA Executive Board's recent decision asking breed clubs to eliminate ear cropping and tail docking from breed standards earned praise from animal-rights groups and sharp criticism from the American Kennel Club.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Purdue to start shelter medicine program with the help of Maddie's Fund

December 20, 2008

Alameda, Calif. -- Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine will follow in the footsteps of Cornell by launching a new shelter medicine program with a grant from the nonprofit Maddie's Fund.

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