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4 unusual facts about American Veterinary Medical Association


Animal treatment in rodeo

In an article published by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) in its Journal dated January 2001, Dr. James Furman, a former rodeo rider and mixed practice practitioner, stated at the organization's Animal Welfare Forum that ranchers provide their stock health and other care.

Cat righting reflex

In a 1987 study, published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, of 132 cats that were brought into the New York Animal Medical Center after having fallen from buildings, it was found that the injuries per cat increased depending on the height fallen up to seven stories but decreased above seven stories.

Vegepet

In 2004 a study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association evaluated two commercial vegetarian pet foods for nutritional adequacy, which included Vegecat KibbleMix supplement.

Veterinary acupuncture

A study published by the American Veterinary Medical Association on the use of electroacupuncture on dogs after back surgery reported ambiguous results.



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