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Horse Stem Cell Conference To Draw Veterinarians And Human-Health Professionals
Some 200 veterinarians, stem cell researchers and other medical professionals from throughout the United States and abroad will gather March 5-6 in the heart of California's Central Coast horse region for a groundbreaking conference on the use of stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine to treat horses and other animals...
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AVMA Calls For Stronger Animal Disease Traceability System
In response to a statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is reaffirming its call for a strong, national animal disease traceability program to help maintain and improve the health of U.S. livestock. Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is creating a new strategy for animal disease traceability...
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AVMA Video Offers Tips For A ‘Pet-Safe’ Thanksgiving
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) advises the best way to ensure you have a happy holiday is to make sure your pets are kept safe from holiday-related poisons or injury. "This is the time of year that many veterinary hospitals report more emergency calls than any other time. Often this associated with your pets getting into food that they simply shouldn't have," Dr. Ron DeHaven, chief executive officers of the AVMA, said in a
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Opposites Attract: Monkeys Choose Mating Partners With Different Genes
The world's largest species of monkey 'chooses' mates with genes that are different from their own to guarantee healthy and strong offspring, according to a new research study. The results obtained from mandrills, a species closely related to humans, support the disputed theory that humans are attracted to those with a dissimilar genetic make up to maintain genetic diversity.
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Studies Detail Possible Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids For Dogs With Arthritis