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American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians
Virtual meeting, Oct. 15, 2020
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Study finds Listeria in raw pet foods
In a recent study, one-third of samples of raw dog or cat foods ordered online were positive for Listeria organisms.
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Pet foods recalled for possible excess aflatoxin
Pet food maker Sunshine Mills recalled products sold under 17 brand names for potentially harmful amounts of aflatoxin.
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Update: FDA says Hill’s failed to follow own procedures
Dog food recall in 2019 caused by high levels of vitamin D in premix
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USDA awards $3M in 2020 to support rural veterinary services
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture within the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in September that it had awarded nearly $3 million…
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FDA’s Dunham delves into drug issues
Dr. Bernadette Dunham, director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, recently fielded questions about drug issues and…
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USDA awards $2.9M in 2019 to support rural veterinary services
The Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced in December 2019 that it had awarded 16 grants totaling $2.9…
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Executive Board, now called Board of Directors, named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.
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USDA changing poultry test requirements, inspection options
Poultry companies will need to test for microbial contamination at two points in the production process, starting in early 2015.
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Pig ears still a Salmonella risk despite interventions
Pig ear treats remain a source of Salmonella after decades of illnesses.
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Former AVMA officer elected WVA president
AVMA past president Dr. René Carlson was elected president of the World Veterinary Association
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Campylobacter outbreak linked with pet store dogs
A Campylobacter outbreak linked with puppies and pet stores sickened at least dozens of people and hospitalized four in 2019.
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One health in action
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ Annual Conference, March 14-16 in Alexandria, Va., had a theme of “One health in veterinary…
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USDA awards $4.6 million for farm, public service
The Department of Agriculture will help 51 veterinarians repay about $4.6 million worth of student loans
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US to miss foodborne disease reduction goals
Numbers of confirmed illnesses in humans resulting from common foodborne pathogens have risen or remained level for several years, putting the U.S. on…
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United States Animal Health Association
123rd annual meeting, Oct. 24-30, Providence, Rhode Island
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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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Minks in Utah infected with SARS-CoV-2
Large numbers of minks on two Utah farms died during August outbreaks with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. State authorities have imposed quarantines on both…
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United States seeks ban on China’s wildlife wet markets
The 2003 outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome that claimed 774 lives was merely a prologue to the current COVID-19 pandemic, which had killed…
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Investigators faced difficult decisions on depopulation, recalls for salmonellosis
A series of Salmonella outbreaks in Israel sickened people from spring 2017 through summer 2019.
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Arizona veterinary program secures funding
The University of Arizona will create the Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Veterinary Medical and Surgical Program
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Research, public health leaders honored by AAVMC
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges honored Drs. Yoshihiro Kawaoka, John A. Herrmann, Matthew Mellema, & Joe N. Kornegay
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Australian bushfires a ‘monstrous’ event wreaking havoc on wildlife
Country reels from devastation of unprecedented fire season
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Denmark culling minks in attempt to eliminate SARS-CoV-2 variant
Denmark’s government sought authority in November to order the depopulation of all mink in the country to eliminate the threat of a SARS-CoV-2 variant…
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COVID relief and spending bill addresses veterinary priorities
Congress has passed a COVID-19 relief stimulus bill and a comprehensive spending package to fund the government for the remainder of fiscal year 2021.…