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USDA study eyes tred data on antimicrobial use

January 1, 2006

Fort Collins, Colo. — A United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) study reveals antimicrobials have been used more often to treat respiratory disease and mastitis than for all other diseases common among dairy operations.

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Cows might be cloned for consumption

November 11, 2005

WASHINGTON - 11/11/05 - If approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meat and milk from cloned cows will be on U.S. dinner tables.

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CSU Listeria study garners $2-million grant

November 3, 2005

FORT COLLINS, COLO. - 11/03/2005 - Animal sciences professor John Sofos and his research team at Colorado State University, were awarded $2 million to study how to control the transmission of Listeria in food-processing and foodservice facilities.

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How to manage umbilical masses in cattle

October 1, 2005

Umbilical masses in calves are a common problem presented to veterinarians. Proper management of these masses first requires a correct diagnosis. The differentials for umbilical masses include hernias and infections/abscesses. Although some hernias can spontaneously resolve, most umbilical problems require surgery.

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Study maps demand directed at food animal DVMs

October 1, 2005

Minneapolis — A study confirms the shortage of food animal veterinarians in the United States and offers future estimates on the depth of such deficiencies.

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Anthrax claims hundreds of cattle; experts push vaccination

October 1, 2005

Washington — From North Dakota to Texas, cattle have been dying by the hundreds from what some claim is the largest anthrax outbreak on record.

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Researchers develop tests for Johne's

August 30, 2005

ST. PAUL, MINN. - 8/30/05 - Researchers at the University of Minnesota and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Animal Disease Center (USDA) created tests that can detect and differentiate the bacteria that cause Johne's disease.

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Texas receives $500,000 for TB program

August 25, 2005

AUSTIN, TEXAS - 8/25/05 - The Texas Animal Health Commission received $500,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help the state regain its tuberculosis-free (TB) status.

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Profession responds to second BSE incident

August 1, 2005

Washington —As the nation shakes off a second case of mad cow, the veterinary profession relies on consumer reaction and government analysis to determine the finding' significance.

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