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Environmental health focus of this year’s Global Health Summit
Experts in several areas will discuss environmental health issues during the Global Health Summit at the AVMA Virtual Convention 2020
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Convention sessions, statement touch on environmental impact of veterinary medicine
Speakers at AVMA Convention 2023 will talk about the impacts of climate change and how environmental sustainability is an increasingly important topic…
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EPA, FDA weigh oversight overhaul for animal parasite products
Two federal agencies are considering transferring oversight of some 600 products from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Food and Drug…
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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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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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Senate designates January ‘National One Health Awareness Month’
The resolution sponsor, Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, said she hopes it draws attention to the topic.
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EPA confirms registration, safety of Seresto collar
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed the registration and affirmed the safety profile of the Seresto flea and tick collar after a…
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NOAA, NGOs debate effects of ocean farms on wildlife
Federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico have been open to fish farming for two years, but no farms yet exist.
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AVMA supports new horse protections
The AVMA Executive Board has approved positions on legislation from the recent 112th Congress that are expected to be reintroduced during the
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The case of the wildly varying degrees of toxicity in wildlife
A real doctor treats more than one species. At least that's how one of veterinary medicine's favorite sayings goes—and there's a lot of truth to it,
Federal regulation of waste disposal
Because of the varied nature of the products that require disposal in veterinary practices, more than one federal agency is involved in regulating the…
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Association advocates ‘one health’ to White House
The AVMA sent a letter to the White House in March advocating a one-health approach in addressing zoonotic diseases.
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FDA considering approval of genetically engineered salmon
Some veterinarians & consumer advocates want more data before genetically engineered salmon are sold in the U.S
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AVMA congressional fellows take posts on Capitol Hill
Members of the newest class of AVMA Congressional Science Fellows have received their congressional office placements, the Association announced in…
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Get to know AJVR – free of charge
The American Journal of Veterinary Research is now an open-access, online-only journal. Anyone can read it, and AVMA members no longer have to choose…
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AAVMC recognizes excellence in academic veterinary medicine
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2016 recipients of five awards during its Annual Conference March 4-6 in…
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Citric acid can disinfect in FMD, African swine fever outbreaks
Citric acid can be used as a disinfectant during an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease or African swine fever if federally registered disinfectants…
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Association strengthens policy on extractive industries
The AVMA has bolstered its policy on extraction of gas, oil, and minerals to support responsible practices that minimize negative impacts on animals,…
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Company halts production of raw pet food following bacterial contamination
A manufacturer of raw foods for dogs has agreed to halt production of those products until the company corrects sanitation problems that were…
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Researcher looking at PFAS exposure in dogs, cats
#AVMA2023 rewind: Per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been linked to harmful health effects in both humans and animals. Dr. Heather D.…
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AVMA urges improvements to public service loan program
The AVMA is asking federal officials to determine why many applicants for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program are being turned down, and to…
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The dangers of improper drug disposal
Drug pollution is altering and hurting marine life in the U.S. and increasing the risk of antimicrobial resistance, which could harm animals and…
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John Melcher, first veterinarian elected to Senate, dies at 93
Dr. John Melcher, a Montana Democrat and the first veterinarian elected to the Senate who advocated for agriculture and veterinary interests
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Congress approves development of national One Health coordination plan, other veterinary funding priorities
Language supported by the AVMA in new legislation will coordinate federal activities aimed at combating zoonotic disease outbreaks. The measure was…
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What do the election results mean for veterinarians?
Last night, Democrats took control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Republicans maintained control of the U.S. Senate. As with any change of…