Foreign animal disease threat looms
Apr 1, 2005
By:
Jennifer Fiala
Washington—With zoonotic and emerging animal diseases rising at rates unforeseen a decade ago, the onus rests largely on veterinarians to shield the world from infectious animal disease spread.
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Apr 1, 2005
By:
Jennifer Fiala
MADISON, WIS. — A poll of Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) members reveals increased numbers of food animal and equine practitioners in the state, contrary to reports that a nationwide shift to small animal practice has left this population segment anemic.
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Task force takes formal stance on economic value, owner/guardianship issues involving pets
Apr 1, 2005
By:
Jennifer Fiala
Hershey, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) approved last month the release of two position statements and a resolution addressing hot-button issues involving pets.
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Chiropractic, physical therapies play role in animal care, association leader says.
Mar 1, 2005
By:
Jennifer Fiala
KANSAS CITY — Model practice act standards embracing chiropractic and physical therapies likely will make the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) agenda during the group's annual September conference.
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Mar 1, 2005
By:
Jennifer Fiala
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. —The California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), at presstime, was weighing options to block an attempt to ban several surgical procedures in a city that deems declawing a criminal act.
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Mar 1, 2005
By:
Jennifer Fiala
WASHINGTON —Veterinary leaders commend President Bush's call to enact association health plans (AHP) during his State of the Union speech Feb. 2, citing national policies as a means of insurance savings for small business owners.
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Mar 1, 2005
By:
Jennifer Fiala
SACRAMENTO, CALIF.— In an effort to streamline state government, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is threatening the state's 88 independent regulatory agencies with consolidation — a move that would eliminate the California Veterinary Medical Board (CVMB).
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Mar 1, 2005
By:
Jennifer Fiala
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — As friction among American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) ruling parties mounts, an apparent power struggle emerges on issues ranging from welfare and constitution reform to leadership and tsunami relief.
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Mar 1, 2005
By:
Jennifer Fiala
Washington — By the time this year's graduates reach retirement age, they likely will have witnessed a disease epidemic.
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