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Bluetongue virus might survive the winter within fetuses
There is a possibility that bluetongue virus survives the winter by passing from pregnant infected ruminants to their offspring whilst in the womb, say scientists at the Institute for Animal Health. More |
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South Asia to coordinate avian influenza efforts
Several South Asian countries affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza plan to coordinate efforts to improve the control of the virus. More |
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Merial and ABCD create new award for young scientists
The European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases (ABCD) joins forces with Merial to launch a new award for young scientists conducting research on feline medicine. More |
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 Features |
Podcast: The use of drugs in behavior modification techniques
The AVSAB discourages owners from using punishment to modify the behavior of companion animals. Rather, it encourages techniques such as medication as an alternative. In our podcast, Dr Uwe Gerecke highlights the usefulness of drugs in tackling animal behavioural problems. Understanding the underlying cause of the behavior, however, is crucial, he maintains. More
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The Directory is now available in digital format
Here you can find the key contacts for over 5,000 companies worldwide across the entire market including CROs, regulatory consultants, distributors and advertising agencies. The digital format allows you to click through to contacts' email and website taking you straight to the relevant contact. More
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| Blog: Down on the Pharm |
Talk is cheap, and effective
The latest survey conducted by Fleischman-Hill, the AVMA and the AAHA basically says three things: Word of mouth is the new advertising; the corporate lingo is confusing and boring the consumers; the market is cleverer than you think.
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The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice; Vol 24, No 1; April 2008 (Elsevier)
Regenerative medicine for tendinous and ligamentous injuries of sport horses
Fortier LA, Smith RK |
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Current Opinions in Infectious Diseases; Vol 21, No 2; April 21st 2008 (Wolters Kluwer)
Immunization and dermatophytes
Mignon B, Tabart J, Baldo A, Mathy A, Losson B, Vermout S |
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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery; February 28th 2008; Epub ahead of print (Elsevier)
Fibrosarcoma adjacent to the site of microchip implantation in a cat
Daly MK, Saba CF, Crochik SS, Howerth EW, Kosarek CE, Cornell KK, Roberts RE, Northrup NC |
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| Spotlight |
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 Movers & Shakers |
Fort Dodge in Brazil makes changes
Paulo Teixeira, formerly the director of logistics, is now director of the company's poultry and pig lines. More |
USDA appoints chief economist
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) appoints Dr Joseph Glauber as chief economist. More |
FEEVA elects new board
The Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations (FEEVA) elects a new board. More |
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