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Army switching to ‘green’ ammo
The U.S. Army will soon transition to an environmentally friendly version of the 7.62 mm bullet.
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Building an ecofriendly practice
There are many ways we can affect the environment and reduce our environmental footprints and, at the same time, save money
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AVMA, Heifer International team up to bring tsunami aid
The AVMA and Heifer International are collaborating to raise $1 million for long-term development in tsunami-ravaged countries of South and Southeast …
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Production canceled for flea and tick collars containing propoxur
The Environmental Protection Agency has reached an agreement with Sergeant’s Pet Care Products Inc. and Wellmark International to cancel production…
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AVMA policies encourage recycling
Does the AVMA have a stance on recycling in private veterinary practice? Some members have called to ask.
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UNDER REVIEWBest management practices for pharmaceutical disposal
Pharmaceutical disposal is an important and complex issue. See best practices for veterinarians and veterinary teams.
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AAHA, AAFP update Feline Life Stage Guidelines
The guidelines were published in the March/April issue of the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association and the March issue of the Journal…
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Aquaculture effluent standards published
At press time, final rules for aquaculture effluent standards were slated for publication in a June issue of the Federal Register.
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Sessions shed light on viral, bacterial, and production problems
Dr. Steven C. Henry warned fellow veterinarians not to ignore pigs' coughs and runny noses.
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Topical flea and tick products come under EPA scrutiny
A recent spike in the number of adverse reactions to spot-on flea and tick products reported in 2008 prompted the Environmental Protection Agency's…
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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Partnership to promote proper vet drug disposal
The AVMA and the National Sea Grant Office are trying to reduce environmental contamination associated with unused pharmaceuticals
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CWD found in New York
Chronic wasting disease, a transmissible encephalopathy, has made its debut in farmed deer herds in the eastern United States
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Commission studies effects of animal feeding operations
The National Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production continues to conduct its two-year study of how concentrated animal feeding operations may…
AVMA policies relevant to waste disposal
The AVMA has a number of policies regarding disposal of animal waste, carcasses, medical waste, and pharmaceuticals as well as policies encouraging
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Board approves funding and legislative priorities
The Executive Board approved positions on several veterinary-related bills and prioritized the Association's FY 2012 appropriations initiatives.
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One Health Commission, EPA launch pet health survey
The One Health Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency are working together on the National Pet Health Survey, a research project using…
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Bigger challenge than PRRS
Porcine epidemic diarrhea is the biggest challenge Dr. Luc Dufresne has faced in 25 years in practice.
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Compounder recalls 6 months of prescriptions
A Florida drug compounder issued a recall for all of its sterile animal- and human-use products distributed during a six-month
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AVMA provides guide for pharmaceutical waste disposal
This issue of JAVMA features a pull-out guide intended to help veterinarians establish pharmaceutical disposal practices in their facilities and avoid…
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Activists begin legal assault against industrial hog farming
Activists begin legal assault against industrial hog farming
International VMAs
Almost every country has a veterinary medical association working to advance the veterinary profession and protect animal, human, and environmental…
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AVMA tackles animal welfare legislation
In the next year, the AVMA will spend a substantial amount of time lobbying for animal welfare issues.
What Is Public Health / One Health?
Find out what is public health and One Health? Why does it relate to veterinarians?
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Case picked to head AVMA Scientific Activities Division
Dr. Heather Case was named director of the AVMA Scientific Activities Division in September.