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AVMA Revises Policy on Ear Cropping and Tail Docking
ICCVAM Issues Recommendations on In Vitro Pyrogenicity Test Methods
Presentations and Conference Resolution from the OIÉ 2nd Global Conference on Animal Welfare
USDA Releases Animal Health Report - 2007
USDA Releases Annual Report of Activities for Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act Enforcement
APHIS-2006-0159-0001: Animal Care Proposed Rule on Handling of Animals; Contingency Plans
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Animal Welfare Information Center Bulletin Summer 2008
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Amphibians, 2008
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Reptiles, 2008
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Birds: Quails, Pheasants, Finches, Ostriches, Doves, Parrots, & Others, 2008
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Dogs, 2008
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The Unwanted Horse Issue: What Now? 2008

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