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Armadillos likely source of human leprosy
Armadillos appear to be a likely cause of human cases of leprosy in the southern United States, according to an article published in late April.
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Resources on veterinary feed directives cover honeybees, aquaculture
The AVMA has produced new resources on veterinary feed directives, covering VFDs for honeybees and aquaculture.
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the benefits of animal vaccination programs in advancing animal and human health
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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Groups sue FDA over drug use in livestock
Five nonprofit organizations are suing federal drug authorities whom they accuse of failing to restrict antimicrobial use in livestock, despite the…
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Views on NAVMEC draft report shared
Leaders in veterinary academia were asked to give their input on the draft recommendations from the North American Veterinary Medical Consortium, and…
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AVMA endorses guidance for vets suspecting animal abuse
The AVMA has endorsed a document created jointly by the AVMA Committee on the Human-Animal Bond and the American Humane Association for veterinarians…
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Euthanasia experts say best methods may be unappealing
Temple Grandin, PhD, understands that many people may think physical methods of euthanasia are "icky," but contends that often they are the best…
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A spur to action for practice owners
Preliminary numbers from a survey of American Association of Equine Practitioners members—conducted by the AVMA Veterinary Economics Division—show a…
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Animal rescue coalition concludes Haiti relief work
More than a year since the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that devastated Haiti Jan. 12, 2010, relief efforts have succeeded in helping the nation's animal…
Tools to strengthen your veterinary team
Workplace culture can directly affect business success and contribute to better patient care. Strengthen and empower your veterinary team with these…
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The veterinarian’s role in supporting appropriate selection and use of service, assistance and therapy animals
The AVMA encourages veterinarians to be familiar with the legal status and protections accorded to service, assistance, emotional support, and therapy…
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Danish veterinarian credited with Brucella abortus discovery
Educated in both human and veterinary medicine, Dr. Bang conducted extensive investigations into zoonotic diseases.
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Groups want national henhousing law
An agreement between the Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers will lead the groups to lobby for a federal law that
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Coping with natural disasters: Care for animals and emotional wellbeing
AVMA resources help animal owners & veterinarians The hearts of AVMA members and staff are with Californians as wildfires once again burn across…
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Audit outlines Horse Protection Program deficiencies
Current practices by the Department of Agriculture to ensure the humane treatment of horses exhibited at shows or being transported to slaughterhouses…
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Pets rescued, treated after deadly tornado
Veterinarians, animal welfare organizations work in Joplin, Mo.
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World Veterinary Day to focus on rabies prevention
World Veterinary Day 2011, April 30, will raise awareness of veterinarians' role in rabies prevention and control.
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Tornado relief efforts spill into flood response
Responders in several states rush to aid animals impacted by twin disasters
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AVMA makes strategic investment in AVMF
AVMA Board of Directors at its November 2016 meeting approved a request of $450,000 in operational support for the American Veterinary
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Not over the rainbow yet
The first session during the 2011 Iverson Bell Symposium March 10-11 in Alexandria, Va., was devoted to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender…
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FDA outlines goals, strategy
Improving animal models to consider the influence of disease progression, increasing the efficiency of clinical trials, and increasing access to…
One Health career paths
Information for veterinary students about career opportunities related public health and One Health.
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Closing of U.S. horse slaughter plants still reverberates
After four years without domestic horse slaughter facilities in operation and a thorough study of the results, one thing is clear: the same number of…
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Agency drafts plans for animal disease preparation, response
Federal animal health authorities published a plan to monitor for disease emergence and draw up plans for the biggest risks.
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Two veterinarians awarded Institute of Medicine membership
Two veterinarians were recently elected as members of the Institute of Medicine—one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.