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INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Animal Dermatology Clinic announces the grand opening of a new full time, state of the art, dermatology specialty practice in Indianapolis, IN. The 2,800 square foot facility has four dermatology exam rooms, a large treatment area, and a separate procedure room, where they perform laser surgeries, allergy testing, biopsies, video otoscopy, diagnostic testing, and treatments on-site, in a quiet and stress-free environment. "We are very excited about our...
NEW YORK, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Animal Medical Center (AMC) in New York City, the world's largest hospital for companion animals, today launched a dramatically redesigned website (http://www.amcny.org) which embodies its commitment to the growing needs of its clients, the veterinary community and pet owners. The new website is the first of many efforts underway to mark The AMC's Centennial Anniversary this year. "There is no better time than now to launch a stronger, fresher...
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today announced its support of newly-introduced federal legislation that will help bolster the nation's supply of veterinarians specializing in the care of wildlife and zoo animals. The Wildlife and Zoological Veterinary Medicine Enhancement Act, introduced January 21 by U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., will fill a critical need in protecting the country's animals, environment and its...
DENVER, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- It's not every day that we meet extraordinary people, but according to Gary Anthon of South Jordan, Utah, he found an extraordinary veterinarian in Dr. Amara Estrada. In recognition of Estrada's work, Anthon submitted an essay to the third annual Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet® contest, and Estrada was chosen as the 2009 Southeast regional winner. The nationwide essay contest, conducted by Morris Animal Foundation, allows clients to honor outstanding...
DENVER, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Gina DeGennaro of Arlington, Texas, Dr. Kirk Weicht of Brown Trail Animal Hospital is truly the heartbeat of his clinic because he goes above and beyond for his clients and his community. Thanks to these kind words, submitted in an essay to the third annual Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet® contest, Weicht was chosen as the 2009 grand-prize National winner. The nationwide essay contest, conducted by Morris Animal Foundation, allows clients to...
DENVER, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- "Animals are his life and his world," wrote Mary Sue Katzenmayer of McHenry, Ill., describing Dr. Patrick Hourigan. In recognition of Hourigan's work, Katzenmayer submitted an essay to the third annual Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet® contest, and Hourigan was chosen as the 2009 Midwest regional winner. The nationwide essay contest, conducted by Morris Animal Foundation, allows clients to honor outstanding veterinarians for their dedication to helping...
Researchers at Oregon State University and the University of Georgia have developed an improved, more efficient method to test for the most serious of the parasitic worms in sheep, a problem that causes hundreds of millions of dollars in losses every year to the global sheep and wool industry.This technology is now available, and will allow a faster, easier and less expensive way to test for the presence and quantity of Haemonchus contortus, or "barber pole" worms, a species that is very...
DENVER, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping animals enjoy longer, healthier lives requires ongoing scientific animal health research to give veterinarians the tools they need to better diagnose and treat animals. Morris Animal Foundation, a world leader in supporting research to prevent, treat and even cure disease in companion animals, horses and wildlife, has committed to funding more than 200 animal health studies in 2010, with support for those studies totaling $13 million over the next...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today applauded U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and John Thune (R-SD) for introducing a Senate bill, the Veterinary Services Investment Act (VSIA), which will confront critical veterinary service shortages. VSIA would establish a new grant program to assist states in addressing their unique veterinary workforce needs. Grants awarded under the program could be used for activities such as...
DENVER, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Private practice isn't for everyone, but for graduating veterinary students facing an average of $120,000 in debt, it often is the only logical choice. A new program -- the Pfizer Animal Health-Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) Veterinary Fellowship for Advanced Study -- gives current practitioners necessary financial support while they pursue a veterinary research career. The program commits a minimum of nearly $1.7 million over four years toward a solution to...
