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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Swine vets asked to report H1N1 suspicions to state officials

November 19, 2009

National Report -- The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) is asking veterinarians to reach out to state health officials first if they suspect an H1N1 outbreak in a swine herd.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Banfield discontinues cosmetic ear cropping, tail docking

July 27, 2009

Portland, Ore. -- Banfield, The Pet Hospital will discontinue ear cropping and tail docking surgeries, the company reports today.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Connecticut bans private ownership of 3 primates

July 23, 2009

Connecticut lawmakers recently moved to ban three types of primates.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

San Francisco considers ban on cat declaw surgeries

July 16, 2009

San Francisco -- San Francisco may become the second U.S. city to adopt legislation banning the declawing of cats for non-therapeutic reasons.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

AVMA House torpedoes research animal policy revision

July 9, 2009

An AVMA resolution that would have revised its policy on use of random-source dogs and cats for research has been quietly killed.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Gene therapy shows promise in treating glycogen-storage disease

July 1, 2009

Gainesville, Fla. — Veterinarians and physicians from the University of Florida's Glycogen Storage Disease Program believe they have successfully used gene therapy to treat a dog born with glycogen-storage disease.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

N.Y. bill would require DVMs to certify some animal breeders

July 1, 2009

Albany, N.Y. — New York veterinarians may have to certify some animal breeders if a bill is passed by state legislators.

Source: DVM Newsmagazine

Olympics: A wet start for DVMs, equestrians

August 11, 2008

Veterinarians talk about the Beijing Olympic Games in DVM Newsmagazine interview.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Veterinary user fee reauthorization draws praise from industry group

August 6, 2008

Washington - The Animal Health Institute (AHI) applauded Congress for its swift passage of the Animal Drug User Fee Amendments.

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