| 2/5/2008 |
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners represents 5,000 beef and dairy veterinarians from across the United States and Canada. The images seen in the videos from the California slaughter facility are deplorable. The AABP Principles of Animal Welfare clearly state that abuse of animals is not acceptable under any circumstances. Our profession strongly promotes proper care and handling practices for livestock, and abuses seen in this situation cannot be tolerated. Mike Bolton< ..... |
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| 3/27/2007 |
| Research Summaries And Scientific Poster Sessions
(Submission Deadline postponed until May 15)
The 40th Annual Conference of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners will once again feature scientific sessions focused on cutting edge research that is directly applicable to the health, welfare and productivity of cattle. These sessions provide the opportunity for researchers from around the world to disseminate state of the art information to bovine practitioners who can then utilize i ..... |
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| 2/20/2006 |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) is beginning to plan for the Dairy 2007 national study and needs your input. By providing feedback via an on-line survey, you will help ensure that the study addresses the most important issues facing the U.S. dairy industry.
NAHMS studies provide scientifically valid national estimates of health and management practices on the nation’s various animal industries. Producer participation is absolutely ..... |
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| 6/2/2005 |
Rome, Ga., June 3, 2005
– The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) is pleased to
announce the five recipients of the AABP Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition
Award, sponsored by Schering-Plou ..... |
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| 3/11/2005 |
| March 4, 2005, Rome, Ga.
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) announces that M. Gatz Riddell, Jr., DVM, of Auburn University, Ala., will become Executive Vice President of the AABP. Riddell is preceded by Jim Jarrett, DVM, who passed away in January after a long battle with colon cancer.
Prior to this position, Riddell served as assistant professor, associate professor and professor in the Department of Large Animal Surgery and Medicine, Auburn University ..... |
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| 1/30/2005 |
| January 28, 2005 – Rome, Georgia -- James A. Jarrett, DVM, executive vice president of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP), died January 22, at his home after a long courageous battle with colon cancer. Jarrett was 69 years old.
“Dr. Jarrett personified the bovine practitioner throughout his career,” says AABP President Rich Meiring, DVM. The AABP is an association of over 6,000 beef and dairy veterinarians in the U.S. and internationally. “He was a pioneer in developing ..... |
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| 12/1/2004 |
| Consumer demand for beef continued a strong upward climb in 2003, with the Beef Demand Index increasing more than 5 percent compared to 2002 and more than 15.4 percent since reversing its 20-year decline in 1998, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) announced during the recent Cattle Industry Annual Convention in Phoenix. The Beef Demand Index is a reflection of the combination of per capita consumption and consumer spending for beef.
"With the continued strength in demand in 2003, we've surp ..... |
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