This educational brochure on zoonotic diseases (diseases transmitted between animals and people) and in particular horse transmitted diseases is authored by Professor Roberta M. Dwyer, DVM, MS, DACVPM, Department of Veterinary Science, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.
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Horse transmitted diseases
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has unveiled a new initiative that will aid in the retirement of Thoroughbred racehorses.
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ASPCA Provides Thoroughbred Retirement Grants
“I think the vet schools see this as a unique program compared to other undergraduate programs,” said Kelly Greenbacker, a graduate student and the course’s teaching assistant, after the meeting. ….
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The New Hampshire – With hopes for vet school, CREAM embraces cows …
(a) The Commission proposes to make available online application submission for Indian Forest Service Examination 2010 from 27th February 2010 to 15th March 2010 for which a separate notice is to be issued. ..
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Admissions to Various Courses in India: Indian Forest Service …
First, it was Mayan tree growers taking modern, university forestry classes online ! Now, the members of the Citrus Growers’ Union are committed to learning all they can about modern citrus operations. These classes are being held in …
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Almost all horses with colic can be saved if the problem is recognized quickly and treatment is instituted rapidly, said Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, of North Carolina State University, during the "In-Depth: Colic" portion of…
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Colic: In-Depth Discussion by Vets at AAEP
The USDA will develop a new, flexible framework for animal disease traceability in the United States, and undertake several other actions to further strengthen its disease prevention and response capabilities said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "After…
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USDA to Revise Animal Disease Traceability Approach
This information resource on pesticides and veterinary medicines is made available by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Information and guidance is provided on using veterinary medicines (including sheep dips), storing and transporting pesticides, using pesticides safely, and current UK legislation
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HSE : pesticides and veterinary medicines
The website of the Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping established in 1976 as the Australasian Society of Animal Management.
The ‘Code of Practice for the Welfare of Cats‘ was published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in December 2009.
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Code of practice for the welfare of cats