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Birding Southeastern Washington (McNary NWR)

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However, the region’s dominant river — the Columbia River — which serves as the border for much of Oregon and Washington, also flows through these rangelands. Cold Springs NWR is in Oregon and Umatilla NWR has units in both Washington and Oregon. Much of that original habitat has now been lost to agriculture.

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Veterinary hospital union, management ratify two-year contract

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All Creatures Animal Hospital in Bremerton, Washington, and parent company Cara Veterinary Corp., in September reached an agreement with unionized hospital staff. It is one of the few unions in veterinary medicine to successfully ratify a contract with its employer, which took two years of negotiations.

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Advances in animal genome editing continue apace

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently green lit for human consumption five genetically modified pigs at Washington State University. Meanwhile, a team of geneticists have reportedly created the first calf born with immunity to bovine viral diarrhea virus.

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The Birds of Washington, DC

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There are a lot of birds in Washington, DC. In the National Gallery of Art an entire exhibit features animals in Japanese art, including a plethora of kimonos decorated with birds the color of jewels. Yes, there are lots of birds in Washington, DC – you just have to know where to look! Looks like a bird to me!

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AVMA members press Congress for illicit xylazine, dog importation laws

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Nearly 120 veterinarians and veterinary students attended the 2023 AVMA annual legislative fly-in, held April 17-19 in Washington, D.C.

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Animal in need of a home

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The animal in need of a home is a pit bull. Preferred if buyer is in or vary near Spokane Washington. It's a girl, Small dog, Potty trained, good with baths and clipping nails. She is hyper. Price:WILL ADD SOON If you are interested please text 940 278 8992. Please note that this is a virtual number that is not tied to anything.

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SAEN Files Complaints Against University of Washington Again

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An animal-rights group that watchdogs research facilities across the country has filed a federal complaint against the University of Washington, citing multiple incidents in which animals were injured, escaped from their cages or were found dead. From the normantranscript.com.