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American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges – March 9-11, 2023

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The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) held its annual conference and Iverson Bell Symposium from March 9-11 in Washington, D.C.

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Coast Guard Defends Medical Practice on Animals

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I knew the military in general used animals for combat medical practice.hadn't thought of the Coast Guard though. For the full story, go here to the Washington Post. PETA leads the charge against the Coast Guard.

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Physicians Committee Accuses University of Washington of Cruelty to Ferrets

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I had never heard of the use of ferrets in medical research though. A national physicians group has filed a federal complaint against the University of Washington, saying its use of ferrets to train medical residents in emergency procedures on babies and children violates a federal animal-welfare law. News to me.

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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.

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Costa Rica Opens! What About the Birding?

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This is from the site for the Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington D.C. : “For international insurance policies, tourists must request a certification from their insurance company, issued in English or Spanish, verifying at least the following three conditions: Effectiveness of the policy during the visit to Costa Rica.

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It's Tough to Report about OHSU's Primate Lab

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I wish the Seattle weeklies would at least try to cover the University of Washington's Primate Center. Tags: university research animal experimentation animal research primates medical research. Sounds like there can be a whole lot of drama surrounding the Willamette Week's attempts to report about this place. Here's an example.

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Healthy pets see their vets! #GetHealthyHappy

4 The Love Of Animals

According to Dr. Ashley Gallagher, of Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, D.C., With the correct medication and a healthy diet , she has been at her correct weight for several years now! According to a recent petMD poll, nearly 2 in 10 pet owners hadn’t visited their vet for a routine checkup in the past year.

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