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Veterinary education expanding in Texas
Texas A&M and Texas Tech universities are looking to meet current and future animal health needs for their state by educating more
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Wildlife policies stress education, captivity requirements
In June, the AVMA began more strongly encouraging education for those who would privately own potentially dangerous wildlife as well as endorsing…
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Pandemic prevention program ending after 10 years
USAID Predict led virus discovery, health training, risk education
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Animal welfare, health policies updated
Animals used in pre-college education should not be subjected to uses that cause any pain, an updated AVMA policy states.
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The CDC for wildlife
Established in 1975, the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Wildlife Health Center is at the forefront of wildlife health research for
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Foxes, skunks spreading bat rabies variant in Arizona
Foxes and skunks in northern Arizona are spreading an adapted version of a rabies virus variant associated with bats.
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Prairie dog bait banned in four states
Using a particular rodenticide for controlling prairie dog populations is now a federal offense in four states.
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Aquatic ecosystems
The AVMA recognizes the pressing need to ensure the future health of aquatic animals and the ecosystems that support them. Veterinarians can and…
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Congressman sees need for more zoo and wildlife veterinarians
The House of Representatives has taken up legislation to increase the number of veterinarians specially trained in the care and conservation of wild…
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AVMA president among veterinarians joining National Academies of Practice
AVMA President Lori Teller, Dr. Julia Ponder, and Dr. John Tegzes were recently inducted as 2023 veterinary fellows into the National Academies of…
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AVMA animal welfare principles
The AVMA, as a medical authority for the health and welfare of animals, offers eight integrated principles for developing and evaluating animal…
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AVMA considers revising policy on free-roaming, owned cats
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider a resolution to revise the AVMA policy “Free-roaming, Owned Cats” during its regular annual session, Aug.…
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Protecting animal welfare: Empowering our next generation
One of AVMA’s most important responsibilities is to help the next generation of veterinarians make informed decisions that protect and enhance animal…
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Rabbit hemorrhagic disease: Understand and prevent it
The AVMA has created a new webpage and downloadable client handout to help you share information about this disease, which infects only lagomorphs,…
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease
Learn about rabbit hemorrhagic disease type 2, including clinical signs, prevention, reporting guidelines, and more.
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Global Health Summit to focus on infectious diseases, biodiversity
Infectious diseases and the importance of biodiversity is the theme for the 2023 Global Health Summit (GHS), slated for Monday, July 17, during AVMA…
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In Short
The CDC is warning people not to cuddle hedgehogs, National Dog Bite Prevention Week is coming up in April, and more
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Save the Tiger Fund invites proposals for conservation efforts
A program of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Exxon Mobil Corporation, the Save the Tiger Fund is an international
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First veterinarian chosen as TED fellow
To be a TED fellow, you must be recognized as a rising star in your field, someone who offers a novel approach to addressing
Antimicrobial use in veterinary practice
Find antimicrobial guidance by species, and resources to help communicate the importance of judicious antimicrobial use to clients and your community.
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UNDER REVIEWImportation and interstate movement of wildlife, aquatic, and non-native animals
The AVMA recommends regulations governing the importation and interstate movement of wildlife, aquatic, and non-native animal species when there is…
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The contribution of veterinarians to wildlife health
The SARS-CoV-2 virus probably originated in wildlife and has been documented in more than two dozen species. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic has…
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Gorilla conservation project takes 'one-health' approach
The similarities between a cat and a 450-pound gorilla are few. Still, the animals' physiologies are such that clinical lessons learned from treating…