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AVMA: Veterinary Practices Are “Essential Businesses”
What’s happening to veterinary practices during the COVID-19 crisis has been changing rapidly, reflecting the impacts on the larger, global business world. The American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA) is advocating to ensure veterinary practices continue to be listed as "essential businesses" so that they can remain open as long as possible.
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The New Coronavirus and Companion Animals
With the coronavirus outbreak spreading around the world, clients are bringing in questions of their pets' susceptibility to this disease. Educate yourselves with this update from the WSAVA Scientific and One Health Committees.
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Surgical Mask and Gown Conservation Strategies – Letter to Healthcare Providers
The U.S. FDA recognizes that the need for personal protective equipment, such as surgical masks, gowns, and suits, may outpace the supply available to healthcare organizations during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.
Ethics/Welfare
Approximately 140 Dogs Rescued in Large-Scale Alleged Neglect Situation in Dixie County, Florida
Approximately 140 dogs were rescued in late February from a large-scale alleged severe neglect situation on a residential property in Dixie County, Florida.
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ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance Celebrates 10 Million Cats and Dogs Sterilized Nationwide
Nearly 200 partner clinics across the country have been trained in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter practices at ASPCA facility.
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WSAVA and World Animal Protection Partner to Improve the Lives of Dogs
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) and World Animal Protection have engaged in a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will see them working together to raise awareness of animal welfare issues and promote animal welfare education globally.
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Kindred Biosciences Unveils Results from Study of its Monoclonal Antibody for Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs
Kindred Biosciences, Inc.
Ethics/Welfare
Newly Proposed Florida Law Protecting Pets from Abuse Has Gained Bipartisan Support
A proposed law strengthening protection against cruelty for dogs and cats has been introduced and is gaining bilateral support in the Florida House and Senate.
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WSAVA and Mission Rabies Join Forces on Rabies Prevention
WSAVA and Mission Rabies have teamed up to eliminate dog bite-transmitted rabies.