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AVMA again backs fish-throwing program despite PETA threat
June 24th 2009Schaumburg, Ill. -- After AVMA reiterated its decision to move forward with a motivational fish-tossing presentation by the Pike Place Fish Market fishmongers at the AVMA convention next month, PETA threatened to "out" those in attendance.
USDA grants conditional license to Intervet/Schering-Plough for new canine influenza vaccine
June 23rd 2009Roseland, N.J. -- Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health introduces the first vaccine against canine influenza virus (CIV). The vaccine was granted a conditional product license by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on May 27.
Georgia 'Paws to Help' campaign raises $20,000
June 22nd 2009Atlanta -- The Georgia Veterinary Medical Association's annual "Paws to Help" fund-raiser netted more than $20,000 to provide veterinary care for service animals owned by people with disabilities and for other pet owners experiencing financial hardship.
UC-Davis system starts welfare advisory council
June 20th 2009Davis, Calif. -- An Animal Welfare Advisory Council has been formed at the University of California-Davis to review welfare issues related to food animals and to promote science-based recommendations to improve the welfare of livestock and poultry.