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Human-to-animal COVID-19 spread not common

Positive test results for the COVID-19 virus in a small number of animals have drawn a large amount of attention. Still, current eviden...

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Pet relocation guidelines reflect lessons learned

The AVMA and Association of Shelter Veterinarians in March released best practices for relocation of shelter animals programs to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and protect the welfare of animals during transportation.
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Some states temporarily modify CE requirements as social distancing continues

Several states have modified their continuing education requirements in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. However, there could be the potential for licensing delays.
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Research delayed, rodent populations reduced during pandemic

Universities delayed new studies this spring to reduce contact among people, including researchers and animal caregivers. Those delays often involved reducing breeding of research animals and sometimes depopulating mice.
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Coronavirus stimulus packages to aid workers, small businesses

The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act—signed into law March 27—are intended to strengthen the national response to COVID-19 and give small-business owners as well as certain other employers the support they need to survive.
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Veterinary staff, student face COVID-19

As the U.S. enters its third month feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the veterinary profession, too, continues to adjust to how it operates. Many veterinary professionals and students have perspectives to share.
Chart: What impact is COVID-19 having on the revenue of your hospital? - Source: Independent Vets

Survey finds declining practice revenue, move toward telemedicine

A survey of roughly 215 veterinary practices in the northeastern United States and approximately a hundred practices in other parts of the country offers a glimpse of the financial and operational impacts on a segment of the industry.

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Spike protein may contain key weaknesses in COVID-19 virus

Farm veterinarians adjust to reduce COVID-19 risk

Equine veterinarians focus on essentials, keep distance

Public Health Service veterinarians work to protect people during pandemic

Shelters feel pressure of pandemic

New research identifies root causes of separation anxiety in dogs

SAVMA president focused on advocacy

SAVMA goes virtual

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