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Molecular biologist joins VA. Tech equine center

September 21, 2007

Leesburg, Va. - 9/21/07 - Dr. Jennifer G. Barrett joined Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center as an assistant professor of equine surgery.

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MRI launches biological safety center

September 19, 2007

Kansas City, Mo. - 9/19/07 - The Center for Biological Safety and Security has been launched by Midwest Research Institute (MRI), a government and industry research and laboratory consulting service.

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New APHIS biotechnology head named

September 18, 2007

Washington - 9/18/07 - Rebecca Bech has been named deputy administrator for biotechnology services (BRS) in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

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U.S. implementing updated cattle trade plan with Canada

September 17, 2007

Washington - 9/17/07 - Cattle trade with Canada will be expanded by the end of the year, announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

CVC posts solid opening attendance

September 16, 2007

Kansas City - 09/16/2007- More than 6,318 attendees filed into CVC Central yesterday.
According to Peggy Shandy Lane, CVC's conference director, more walk-in registrations will likely boost attendance figures over the next two days.

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Cancer and microchip link needs more research

September 15, 2007

Schaumburg, Ill. - 9/15/07 - Recent reports and studies linking microchip identification implants, commonly used in dogs and cats, to cancer in dogs and laboratory animals need to be researched further, says the American Veterinary Medical Association in a statement released this week.

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AVMA warns of potential threat to pets

September 14, 2007

Schaumburg, Ill. - 9/14/07 - Multiple brands of jerky treats manufactured in China have been making pets sick, reports the American Veterinary Medical Association. No deaths have been reported, but symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy.

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53rd AAEP Convention set for December in Orlando

September 13, 2007

Orlando, Fla. - 9/13/07 - More than 3,000 equine practitioners, veterinary students, technicians and horse owners are expected to attend the 53rd annual convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Dec. 1-5 at Orlando's Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.

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U.S. animal disease control lags, opinion poll shows

September 11, 2007

Bowling Green, Ky. - 9/11/07 - The United States is not keeping pace with other developed countries regarding animal traceability systems for disease control purposes.

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