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Genetically Modified Salmon As Safe To Eat As Normal Atlantic Salmon
Veterinary News From Medical News Today - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 10:00
U.S. regulators say that genetically engineered salmon as safe to eat as wild Atlantic salmon, after completing a preliminary analysis. Aqua Bounty Technologies Inc., have genetically modified their salmon so that they eat all year round and grow twice as fast as salmon typically would in their natural environments. Genetically modified (engineered) salmon is an Atlantic salmon...
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Canine Hip Dysplasia May Be Underreported, According To Penn Vet Comparative Study
Veterinary News From Medical News Today - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 01:00
A study comparing a University of Pennsylvania method for evaluating a dog's susceptibility to hip dysplasia to the traditional American method has shown that 80 percent of dogs judged to be normal by the traditional method are actually at risk for developing osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia, according to the Penn method...
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Franck's Pharmacy resumes veterinary compounding practice
Breaking News - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 21:00
Ocala, Fla. -- Franck's Compounding Lab resumed its veterinary compounding practice Tuesday after a federal judge refused to order a temporary ban.
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Experts take a deeper look--literally--at Gulf oil spill
Breaking News - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 21:00
Repurposed technology will map out the extent of oil and chemical impact on wildlife.
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Several West Nile Virus Infections And Deaths In Greece, Other Parts Of Europe Also Affected
Veterinary News From Medical News Today - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 07:00
Cases of human infection of West Nile virus (WNV) have been reported in Greece where 13 people have died and at least 140 have become ill, according to the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Greek authorities say 32 patients are currently hospitalized...
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Americans Urged To Prepare For Disasters, Include Animals In Their Plans
Veterinary News From Medical News Today - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 04:00
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), a proud participant in the seventh annual National Preparedness Month sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready Campaign, encourages Americans to take action now to prepare for emergencies...
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FDA Alleges Farm Sold Cattle As Human Food With Illegal Drug Residues
Veterinary News From Medical News Today - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 06:00
The Department of Justice, USA, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction on behalf of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) against Scenic View Dairy of Hamilton, Michigan, the company's president as well as three managers - they are alleged to have sold dairy cows containing illegal drug residues - antibiotics - in edible tissues for human consumption...
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P&G issues small voluntary recall on Iams dry food
Breaking News - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 21:00
Cincinnati -- Proctor & Gamble is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from one Iams dry cat-food formulation.
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P&G issues small voluntarily recall on Iams dry food
Breaking News - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 21:00
Cincinnati -- Proctor & Gamble is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from one Iams dry cat-food formulation.
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Disgusting Conditions At Egg Farms Linked To Salmonella Outbreak
Veterinary News From Medical News Today - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 07:00
Inspections of Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms revealed horrendous hygiene conditions, with huge chicken manure heaps, live rodents, and wild birds within the hen houses of two farms. Conditions have been described as disgusting, stomach churning, repulsive, and shocking...
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CVC Kansas City posts solid attendance, organizers say
Breaking News - Mon, 08/30/2010 - 21:00
Kansas City -- CVC Kansas City registered more than 6,000 veterinary professionals this year, according to conference organizers.
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CVC Kansas City: Drug use, monitoring remains key legal issues for veterinarians, expert says
Breaking News - Sat, 08/28/2010 - 21:00
Kansas City -- Of all the regulatory issues veterinarians face, the use and storage of controlled substances can be the most contentious.
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Drug use, monitoring remains one of the most important legal issues for veterinarians, expert says
Breaking News - Sat, 08/28/2010 - 21:00
Kansas City -- Of all the regulatory issues veterinarians face, the use and storage of controlled substances can be the most contentious.
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Physiotherapy For Arthritic Pets
Veterinary News From Medical News Today - Sat, 08/28/2010 - 00:00
On receiving an honour, the American entertainer Jack Benny once said, "I don't deserve this award but I have arthritis and I don't deserve that either." Unfortunately, Benny was not alone in suffering from arthritis as he grew older. Arthritis is associated with significant discomfort and simple activities such as going for walks and climbing stairs often become extremely painful...
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CVC Kansas City kicks off today; draws veterinarians from around the world
Breaking News - Fri, 08/27/2010 - 21:00
Kansas City -- The party began at CVC Kansas City today. And according to conference organizers, pre-registration attendance has been strong.
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CVC Kansas City kicks off today; draws veterinarians from around the world
Breaking News - Fri, 08/27/2010 - 21:00
Kansas City -- The party began at CVC Kansas City today. And according to conference organizers, pre-registration attendance has been strong.
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University to castrate horses for low or no cost this fall
Breaking News - Fri, 08/27/2010 - 21:00
Columbia, Mo. -- In an effort to do her part to decrease the number of unwanted horses in the United States, the head of University of Missouri's equine ambulatory section will offer an equine sterilization clinic this fall.
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BVA Members To Lobby MPs On OV Issues, UK
Veterinary News From Medical News Today - Fri, 08/27/2010 - 05:00
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging members to lobby their MPs following the announcement that some TB testing will be taken off Official Veterinarians (OVs) and carried out by Animal Health (AH). OVs have received letters from AH this month informing them of the timetable for the retention of some TB tests; in some situations with very short notice...
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FDA Sets VMAC Meeting To Consider Genetically Engineered Salmon
Veterinary News From Medical News Today - Fri, 08/27/2010 - 05:00
Genetically engineered (GE) animals have already realized the promise of advancing human health, and now this technology could lead to more sustainable and environmentally friendly food production. The U.S...
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CEVA buys Summit VetPharm, extends position in veterinary market
Breaking News - Thu, 08/26/2010 - 21:00
Lenexa, Kan. -- CEVA is buying a majority share in Summit VetPharm.
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