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COVID vaccine an immunological moonshot
Developing and distributing a vaccine for a novel coronavirus that has killed more than a million people globally has the potential of becoming the…
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WHO: Vaccine makes Ebola preventable
A vaccine against the most deadly strain of Ebola virus meets international agencies’ standards, giving hope it could reduce the tolls of outbreaks.
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Vaccine use up since Salmonella outbreak
This summer's nationwide Salmonella outbreak and related egg recall are likely drivers of a recent rise in the use of Salmonella enteritidis vaccines.
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Zoos vaccinate animals against SARS-CoV-2
Vaccination of animals at the San Diego Zoo against SARS-CoV-2 and infections with the virus in big cats at zoos globally were the subjects of two…
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Making it easier to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine
A new suite of resources from the AVMA will help you encourage your team and your clients to consider vaccination against COVID-19 within your…
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Public health experts say now is the time to advocate on drug resistance
As the threat of the pandemic fades, Dr. Morrison said, the threat of antimicrobial resistance persists.
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Approval for animals, use for humans?
Two companies in the U.S. and Canada have developed cattle-use vaccines that could reduce human illnesses from Escherichia coli
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Delegates to consider new policy on collection of antimicrobial use data, other policy changes
A new policy would provide the AVMA’s perspective on the collection of antimicrobial use data to help combat drug resistance.
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Pfizer CEO and veterinarian Albert Bourla tells Penn Vet grads, ‘What we do matters’
Pfizer CEO and veterinarian Albert Bourla, in his commencement address to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2021,…
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Still going a hundred years later
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Food and Drug Administration, which has the distinct
Common Diseases of Poultry
Common diseases of poultry for the backyard poultry resource.
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Spike protein may contain key weaknesses in COVID-19 virus
Gary Whittaker, PhD, is leading a group of laboratories studying the COVID-19 virus in hopes of developing therapeutics or vaccines. He is among…
Backyard Poultry: Know the Legalities Regarding Treatment Options
Even if a goose, chicken or other poultry is kept as a pet, it is classified and regulated as a food animal species by the FDA.
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AVMA members press Congress for illicit xylazine, dog importation laws
Nearly 120 veterinarians and veterinary students attended the 2023 AVMA annual legislative fly-in, held April 17-19 in Washington, D.C. They urged…
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People ingesting veterinary-use ivermectin in attempts to prevent, cure COVID-19
Health authorities are again warning people not to consume veterinary-use ivermectin products as poison control centers receive a surge in calls about…
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AVMA supports collection of data on antimicrobial use, House approves other policy changes
The AVMA House of Delegates approved a new policy that describes best practices for collecting antimicrobial use data, what should be considered…
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Drug-resistant bacteria hurt more people than previously reported
Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria sicken more people than previously reported, although improved infection controls are reducing deaths, according to a…
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Finding risks in a flood of genetic data
Faster, cheaper genome sequencing is helping public health researchers identify the risks of drug resistance and medical treatment failure.
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Antimicrobial stewardship definition and core principles
These principles can be used to develop antimicrobial stewardship plans in any veterinary practice setting.
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1965 - 1975
The period of 1965-1975 could be characterized as a time when part of the foundation for the present-day one-health initiative was laid, as new…
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UGA joins federal influenza research network
Director S. Mark Tompkins, PhD, describes his goals for improving knowledge on influenza
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Program created to help researchers market their discoveries
The Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences is getting $1.2 million to create a nationwide training program that…
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Hope in Haiti
Dr. Max Millien, director of animal health with Haiti's Ministry of Agriculture, said assistance from foreign agencies will help the country improve…
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National associations join forces to explore common goals
National associations join forces to explore common goals The AVMA will join forces with the Australian, British, and …
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AAHA, AAFP publish joint guidelines on antimicrobial stewardship
New guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association and the American Association of Feline Practitioners are designed to aid companion animal…