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Puppy mill laws still showing up on state agendas

February 6, 2010

National report -- Wisconsin and New Hampshire lawmakers signed on to curtail unscrupulous commercial dog breeders -- a trend that racked up some 90 pieces of legislation in 33 states last year alone.

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Labrador Retriever voted as America's favorite breed

February 3, 2010

Raleigh, N.C. --With almost two decades in the American Kennel Club's top spot, the Labrador Retriever has once again clinched the title of most popular purebred dog in America.

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Military tool may help farmers keep food safe

January 26, 2010

Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has adapted a military offensive targeting prioritization tool into a new software program that will help the agriculture reduce its vulnerability to tampering and other criminal attacks.

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Study shows 155 regions in dog genome influenced by selective breeding

January 25, 2010

Seattle, Wash. -- Researchers at the University of Washington have scanned the genomes of 275 unrelated dogs to discover what role human selection has had in purebred dogs. In the process, they identified 155 regions that they believe have been affected by selective breeding.

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AAHA to cook up nutritional guidelines for the first time

January 20, 2010

Orlando -- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) will begin work on a new set of guidelines targeting nutrition to help veterinarians make sound recommendations to clients.

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FDA warns of possibly contaminated dog treat

January 15, 2010

Some Merrick Beef Filet Squares may contain Salmonella.

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AAFP, AAHA develop new guidelines for feline healthcare

January 5, 2010

Hillsborough, N.J. -- A growing decline of feline veterinary care in recent years had led to the development of a new set of guidelines for cat care by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

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U.K. vet groups warn against aversive dog training techniques

December 29, 2009

London, England -- A tour of the United Kingdom by Cesar Millan next year has prompted several U.K. animal welfare, behavior and training organizations to band together for a campaign that warns of possible dangers associated with some of Millan's training techniques.

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H1N1 strikes New York dog

December 21, 2009

A 13-year-old mixed-breed dog was confirmed last week with H1N1 influenza -- the first documented case in the United States.

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