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Interagency agreement promoting safer food supply signed
The agreement advances one of many homeland security directives to improve federal, state, and local cooperation through enhanced response
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Washington state dairy cow nation's first case of BSE
The first case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in the United States was in a nonambulatory dairy cow slaughtered in Washington state.
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USDA: Cow with BSE likely to be only infected animal in herd
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy was diagnosed in Washington state in December
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Veterinarian selected to lead Plum Island Animal Disease Center
Dr. Elizabeth A. Lautner has been appointed the new director of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center
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New VMAT commissioned; Klein named VMAT-2 commander
The Department of Homeland Security in April approved formation of Veterinary Medical Assistance Team-5.
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Agencies invite comment on proposed BSE safeguards
Three federal agencies have issued an advance notice of proposed rule making to solicit comments
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New approach in development to control E coli in pigs
The U.S. swine industry loses millions of dollars as a result of bacterial infections in these vulnerable, young animals.
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Protecting the homeland - March 1, 2004
Protecting the homeland Since the Department of Homeland Security has come on the scene, grants aimed at…
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USDA ends BSE investigation; experts call for more safeguards
The Department of Agriculture ended its investigation of the first U.S. case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy
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Laboratories certified, rapid tests approved for BSE surveillance
Department of Agriculture has approved seven state veterinary diagnostic laboratories
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Partnership formed to respond to animal health emergencies in Michigan
Michigan's Vet Net is a comprehensive education and training program geared toward the state's nearly 3,600 licensed veterinarians
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Senators unanimously approve MUMS bill
The Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act came a step closer to enactment when the Senate approved the legislation
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New form of BSE sparks discussion
Italian researchers say they have identified a new form of bovine spongiform encephalopathy
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Veterinary research needs study begins
The problems with veterinary research are real, the effects far-reaching, and the outlook bleak.
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The growing importance of aquatic animal diseases
Animal disease has emerged as one of the most important factors hindering the development of aquaculture worldwide