Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Index for Volume 231 No. 1 – 12 July – December 2007 Published by AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 1931 N MEACHAM RD, SUITE 100, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173-4360 Index to News A Ameican Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Abuse Investing in the seed stock, 1481 Protecting pet hospice, 1793 American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Investigators Rabies prevention a worldwide effort, 513 (APPI) Guidelines help tackle pain in cats and dogs, 1329 AMA adopts one-health policy, 353 American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) Academy of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care AAAP hits half-century mark, 1008 Technicians (AVECCT) Affiliated groups meet in DC, 1009 Veterinary emergency and critical care groups hold symposium, 1642 American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Board approves recommendations with teeth, 12, 14 Acclimation Certificates Members of one-health task force named, 677 Board enhances AVMA visibility, 1788 Bolton calls for new practice models, 1484 American Association of Bovine Practitioners, 1487 Accreditation Board approves recommendations with teeth, 12 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Education council schedules site visits, 19 FDA-CVM works to address concerns about pergolide supplies, APHIS to provide help with electronic certificates of inspection, 20 27 MAF’s equine genetic research under way, 1018 HOD to begin holding two regular sessions, 669 Scholarship created for equine veterinary students, 1798 Education council schedules site visits, 1006 American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) ActiveHealth Management Study describes pathology of feline heartworm disease, 684 AVMA GHLIT switches PPO network [AVMA Group Life & AAFP requests research proposals, 1190 Health Insurance Trust], 1792 Guidelines help tackle pain in cats and dogs, 1329 Adoption American Association of Food Hygiene Veterinarians Behavior assessment tool may help shelter adoptions, 22 (AAFHV) ASPCA marks October as Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month, 1020 Affiliated groups meet in DC, 1010 Adverse Events American Association of Human-Animal Bond Board approves recommendations with teeth, 12 Veterinarians (AAHABV) Out of Rockville and Laurel, 824 Auburn, Colorado State veterinary colleges turn 100, 366 Aetna Signature Administrators American Association of Museums (AAM) AVMA GHLIT switches PPO network [AVMA Group Life & Associations: Dr. Ford W. Bell, 366 Health Insurance Trust], 1792 American Association of Public Health Physicians Afghanistan (AAPHP) On a mission in Iraq, Afghanistan, 191 AMA adopts one-health policy, 353 Reconstruction teams work towards stable Iraq, 1465 Afghan veterinary association finds it way, 1467 American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners (AASRP) Africa Affiliated groups meet in DC, 1011 On a mission in Iraq, Afghanistan, 191 Intervet donates rabies vaccines in Serengeti, 1192 American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) Aggression AAVLD continues to seek samples, case reports, 186 Behavior assessment tool may help shelter adoptions, 22 Researchers examine contaminants in food, deaths of pets, 1636 AgSpan Disease management takes center stage at USAHA, 1799 Elanco to expand with addition of Ivy Animal Health, 192 American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP) Alabama Affiliated groups meet in DC, 1010 Academia: Annelda Baetz, 193 Accolades: Academia, 193 American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) Auburn, Colorado State veterinary colleges turn 100, 364 Board approves recommendations with teeth, 12, 16 Study describes pathology of feline heartworm disease, 684 Centennial celebrations for Alabama VMA, 686 American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians, 29 Alliance for Rabies Control (ARC) Rabies prevention a worldwide effort, 513 American Board of Veterinary Toxicologists (ABVT) Affiliated groups meet in DC, 1012 Alternatives to Laboratory Animals Investing in the seed stock, 1481 American Capitol Group AVMA hires lobbying firm, 1322 JAVMA, Vol 231, No. 1–12, July–December, 2007 Index 1 American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine, 1024 (ASPCA) Scholarship offered to attend AVMA convention, 1330 Behavior assessment tool may help shelter adoptions, 22 MAF’s equine genetic research under way, 1018 American College of Occupational and Environmental ASPCA marks October as Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month, 1020 Health (ACOEH) AMA adopts one-health policy, 353 American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners (ASLAP) American College of Poultry Veterinarians (ACPV) Affiliated groups meet in DC, 1013 American College of Poultry Veterinarians, 1192 American Society of Veterinary Medical Association American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) Executives (ASVMAE) AMA adopts one-health policy, 353 Affiliated groups meet in DC, 1013 American College of Theriogenologists (ACT) American Veal Association (AVA) Students engaged by theriogenology survival program [CA Veal association recommends group housing, 843 Smith], 1021 American College of Theriogenologists, 1023 American Veterinary Epidemiology Society (AVES) Affiliated groups meet in DC, 1013 American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology (ACVCP) American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology, 517 Veterinarians, public health professionals break down silos, 21 “It’s been a really good trip” [BW Little], 352 American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) The Little traveled road, 358 Dermatologists certified, 1487 AVMA, Fort Dodge launch “Being a Pet is Risky Business,” 360 Senate passes veterinary workforce expansion act, 506 American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Rabies prevention a worldwide effort, 513 (ACVECC) AVMA releases foie gras production backgrounder, 668 Veterinary emergency and critical care groups hold symposium, Panels reflect on recalls of pet food, 681 1642 AVMA offers midyear report on state legislation, 830 AVMA Award goes to McEniry, 831 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) AVMA, USDA meet to get loan repayment program back on American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 517 tracj, 1185 Panels reflect on recalls of pet food, 681 Researchers examine contaminants in food, deaths of pets, FDA cautions consumers about chicken jerky products for 1636 dogs, 1322 American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) American College of Veterinary Nutrition (ACVN) Board approves recommendations with teeth, 12, 14 American College of Veterinary Nutrition, 1192 AVMF makes strides [RT Rhodes], 362 AVMF announces scholarship recipients, 680 American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine Fundraising cruise benefits AVMF, 841 (ACVPM) Hertzog appointed chair, other officers elected, 841 Affiliated groups meet in DC, 1012 Merial campaign continues to aid AVMF, 1017 Surviving a flood, 1324 American College of Vetrinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) AVMF earns three stars, 1325 Researchers examine contaminants in food, deaths of pets, Trial by fire, 1633 1636 American Veterinary Medical History Society (AVMHS) American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) Affiliated groups meet in DC, 1013 American College of Zoological Medicine, 1798 American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA) Affiliated groups meet in DC, 1015 American Embryo Transfer Association, 1023 Animal Fighting American Health Institute (AHI) Board approves recommendations with teeth, 12, 13 Board approves recommendations with teeth, 15 Louisiana is last state to ban cockfighting, 514 AVMA president calls on NFL to take strong stance against ani- American Heartworm Society (AHS) mal fighting, 1006 Study describes pathology of feline heartworm disease, 684 Affiliated groups meet in DC, 1013 Animal Health Certificates APHIS to provide help with electronic certificates of inspection, American Medical Association (AMA) 27 AMA adopts one-health policy, 353 Animal Health Institute (AHI) American Public Health Association (APHA) Board approves recommendations with teeth, 12 Veterinarians, public health professionals break down silos, 21 Spending increases on animal health products, 1477 American Society for the Preventin of Cruelty to Animals Animal Housing (ASPCA) Veal association recommends group housing, 843 ASPCA supports high-volume spay/neuter program, 844 California initiative would prohibit certain housing for farm ani- mals, 1480 2 Index JAVMA, Vol 231, No. 1–12, July–Deceber, 2007 Animal Legal Defense Fund Aqua-Tec Adulterated pet food could lead to loss-of-companionship suits Melamine adulterates component of pellet feeds, 17 in NJ, 184 Architecture Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA) New building to advance study of tuberculosis in cattle, wildlife, FDA issues reminder on correct use of flunixin meglumine, 17 507 FDA-CVM works to address concerns about pergolide supplies, 20 Argentina Animal Transport Dog with screwworms brought to Mississippi, 1328 AVMA backgrounder warns against transporting dogs in truck beds, 827 Artwork Changes proposed to horse transporation rules, 1787 LSU looking for animals in art, 1641 Animal Welfare Asia Board approves recommendations with teeth, 12 On a mission in Iraq, Afghanistan, 191 Grant funds shelter medicine extension veterinarian, 508 AVMA releases