A diagnostic test allowed quick identification of Bovine Spongicorm Encephalopathy
In 1999, a diagnostic test allowed quick identification of Bovine Spongicorm Encephalopathy (BSE, also known as ‘mad cow’…
The University of Minnesota Cancer Center was renamed the Masonic Cancer Center
In 1998, The University of Minnesota Cancer Center, which was founded in 1991, was renamed the Masonic Cancer…
The USDA began surveillance of Influenza virus in swine in the U.S.
In 1998, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began surveillance of swine for influenza virus in the U.S….
Hematech relocated to Sioux Falls
In 1998, Hematech was co-founded by University of Massachusetts researcher Jim Robl, relocated to Sioux Falls. Dr. Robl…
70 scientists from 20 countries met in Lexington, Kentucky to make a plan for mapping the horse genome
In Oct. 1995, 70 scientists from 20 countries met in Lexington, Kentucky to make a plan for mapping…
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Horse Genome Project released scientific standards for genetic testing
On Dec. 12, 2018, the scientists behind the Horse Genome Project released scientific standards for genetic testing. The…
Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act allowed veterinarians to prescribe extra-label use of veterinary drugs
On Oct. 22, 1994, the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA) became law permitting veterinarians to prescribe…
The Oregon Regional Primate Research Center became an OHSU research Affiliate
In 1994, The Oregon Regional Primate Research Center becomes an Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) research affiliate….
Bovine somatotropin (BST) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
On Nov. 5, 1993, Bovine somatotropin (BST) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the…
The UC Davis Cancer Center was founded
In 1991, The UC Davis Cancer Center was founded. The center is a matrix organization and part of…
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The OHSU Center for Ethics in Health Care was created to promote interdisciplinary study of ethical issues in health care
In 1989, the Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) Center for Ethics in Health Care was created to bring…
Generic Animal Drug and Patent Term Restoration Act extended to veterinary products benefits given human drugs under the 1984 Drug Act
On Nov. 16, 1988, the President signed into law the Generic Animal Drug and Patent Term Restoration Act….
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The Health Research Extension Act of 1985 (PL 99-158) was signed into law
On Nov. 20, 1985, the Health Research Extension Act of 1985 (P.L. 99-158) was signed into law by…
Allan Wilson and Russell Higuchi become the first to clone genes from an extinct species
On Nov. 15, 1984 Allan Wilson and Russell Higuchi of the University of CA at Berkeley become the…
The University of Wisconsin University Research Park was founded
In 1984, the University of Wisconsin University Research Park was founded to encourage technology transfer and create an…
University of Washington scientists created first “transgenic mouse”
In 1982, Richard D. Palmiter at the University of Washington scientists created first “transgenic mouse” in collaboration with…
Merck began to commercialize Ivermectin as veterinary anti-parasitic drug
In 1981, Merck began commercialize ivermectin as a broad-spectrum veterinary anti-parasitic drug that was originally developed to treat…
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Schering-Plough Animal Health introduced Intra-Trac vaccines for kennel cough in dogs
In 1980, Schering-Plough Animal Health introduced Intra-Trac vaccines for kennel cough in dogs. For years, Iowa State University…
Trans Ova Genetics was founded
In 1980, Trans Ova Genetics, now a Urus company, was founded under the vision of Dr. David Faber,…
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chronic wasting disease first observed in a captive deer in Colorado
In 1967, chronic wasting disease (CWD) was first observed in a captive deer in Colorado where it was…
USDA eradicated New World screwworm from the United States
In 1966, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) eradicated New World screwworm (NWS) from the United States using sterile…
The AAALAC filed its articles of incorporation
On Apr. 8, 1965, the Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) filed its articles of incorporation…
Outbreak in South Africa raises possibility of wild birds as a possible reservoir for influenza A viruses
In 1961, influenza virus was first isolated from wild birds in South Africa, from common terns (Sterna hirundo)….
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital was constructed
In 1961, The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital was constructed, and a diagnostic laboratory…
D. Weinman and A.H Chandler suggested Toxoplasma gondii transmission via consumption of undercooked meat
In 1954, D. Weinman and A.H Chandler suggested T. gondii transmission via consumption of undercooked meat. in 1956,…
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Betty Delores Stough became the first woman to earn a PhD at the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (parasitology)
In 1953, Betty Delores Stough became the first woman to earn a Ph.D. at the Virginia Agricultural and…
The CDC established the Veterinary Public Health Division
In 1947, the CDC established the Veterinary Public Health Division, focused on protecting and improving both animal and…
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine was established
In 1946, the The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine was established.
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s DVM degree was established
In 1946, the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s DVM degree was established. From 1946 to 1965…
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The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College’s first PhD was awarded
In 1942, the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College’s first Ph.D. was awarded to Nathan Sugarman in chemistry. In…