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Guidelines for the humane slaughter of animals
The AVMA Guidelines for the Humane Slaughter of Animals provide guidance for veterinarians to prevent pain and distress in animals designated for…
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Providing a humane death
The 2013 edition of the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals expands on information provided by the AVMA on the process of, and…
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Comments wanted on AVMA guidelines for humane slaughter
The AVMA is seeking member comments on a draft version of the AVMA Guidelines for the Humane Slaughter of Animals.
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Alert: FDA warns veterinarians, pet owners about recalled eye drops for humans
The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is warning veterinarians and pet owners about recalls of eye drops marketed under several brands, due to the…
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Research on aging a natural fit for One Health approach
With today’s technological advancements, researchers are calling for a concerted effort to gather big data on aging dogs to benefit not only…
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Eliminating dog-transmitted rabies
Global health organizations hope to eliminate rabies transmission from dogs to humans in the Americas within the next two years.
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A showcase for veterinarians
A Smithsonian exhibition celebrating the human-animal bond, “Animal Connections: Our Journey Together,” will premier at the AVMA Annual Convention in…
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Number of states with HPAI-infected dairy cows grows
More dairy cattle in Idaho, New Mexico, and Texas have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI). The U.S. Department of…
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LEGENDS: The trailblazer of veterinary specialty medicine
Dr. Stephen J. Ettinger has arguably contributed more than anyone else to the development of clinical research in veterinary
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Pathogen’s drug resistance varied across species in study
A study in the U.K. found that drug resistance patterns among Salmonella enterica Typhimurium DT104 isolates from humans
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Many marine mammals, one health
Marine mammal medicine—much like all of veterinary medicine—has changed a lot in the past 20 years because of better technology,
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Transport policy for hoofstock approved
The AVMA Executive Board approved a new policy, “Transport, Sale Yard Practices, and Humane Slaughter of Hoofstock and Poultry,”
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AHA certification covers nearly 1 billion farm animals
The number of animals living on farms certified by the American Humane Association Certified program quintupled in 14 months.
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Antifreeze manufacturers agree to bittering agent addition
This past December, the Consumer Specialty Products Association and Humane Society Legislative Fund announced antifreeze and
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National Provider Identifier numbers not for veterinarians
Veterinarians are ineligible to receive a type of federal identification number used by health care providers in human medicine for
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Human-animal interactions conference comes to U.S.
The International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations brought its triennial meeting to the U.S. for the first time in the United…
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WHO publishes updated list of medically important antimicrobials
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its updated list of medically important antimicrobials. Published February 8, the WHO List of…
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UC-Davis veterinarians identify new raccoon polyomavirus
Rare brain tumors emerging among raccoons in Northern California and Oregon may be linked to a previously unidentified virus discovered by a team of…
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Research: Agriculture led dog ancestors to adapt to eating starch
The ancestors of today’s dogs adapted to eat more starch as humans began growing grains, recent research indicates.
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Vaccine hesitancy gives some US dog, cat owners cold feet
The connection between attitudes toward human and pet vaccines and how those of some people are changing is forcing veterinary professionals to more…
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LEGENDS: America's first DVM
Dr. Daniel E. Salmon earned the first doctorate of veterinary medicine awarded in the U.S., led a federal agency that eradicated and controlled
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Treating illness with milk from modified goats
Goat’s milk containing human lysozyme someday could be used to combat diarrheal illnesses among children in impoverished areas, say researchers at the…
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Veterinary marijuana?
Most Americans see marijuana as a legitimate medical treatment for some human disease conditions.
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Veterinary public health fellowship in the works
Throughout her career, Dr. Marguerite Pappaioanou has studied and applied the interconnectedness of human and animal health to improve global health.