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American Humane devotes division to human-animal bond
The American Humane Association has formed a Human-Animal Bond Division to complement and provide a bridge between its existing Animal
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Carfentanil linked to 1,200 human deaths
In 10 states, more than 1,200 people died in one year from overdoses connected with an opioid used to sedate large animals.
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Human rabies vaccines temporarily limited
IMOVAX Rabies, a rabies vaccine manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur, will be temporarily unavailable for pre-exposure prophylaxis in the United
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Convention speaker discusses new Humane Society VMA
The new Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association will focus on the protection of animal health and the relief of animal suffering—the first two…
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As CWD spreads in cervids, states also monitor humans
As a fatal, infectious neurologic disease has spread in deer and elk, researchers want to make sure it can't affect humans.
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Feral macaques in Florida pose herpes B risk to humans
Feral rhesus macaques living in a Florida state park
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Mars recalls pet food because of potential link with human illness
Mars Petcare has issued a recall of dry pet food from its manufacturing facility in Everson, Pa., because of a possible link between products from the…
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Mars closing plant that produced pet food linked to human illness
Mars Petcare is closing a plant in Everson, Pa., that produced dry pet food that investigations suggested was the source of
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Veterinarians can earn certificate in human-animal bond
Practicing veterinarians as well as veterinary technicians and practice managers can now learn more about research backing the human health benefits…
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Ecosystem health is the goal of Envirovet
This June, the Envirovet Summer Institute will welcome the latest class of veterinarians and veterinary students who will learn how their profession…
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AVMA moving forward on animal welfare
The AVMA is working to become proactive rather than reactive in the field of animal welfare, said Dr. Gail C. Golab, director of the AVMA Animal…
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HSUS CEO resigns amid sexual harassment claims
Wayne Pacelle resigned Feb. 2 as chief executive officer of the Humane Society
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Turtles connected to salmonellosis outbreak
Investigations are ongoing into a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella infections associated with exposure to small
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Reserves of human-use rabies vaccine could alleviate supply worries
An uptick in rabies infections, a swing in the human plasma market, or failure of a human-use vaccine lot to pass regulations could further hurt the…
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One-health concept central at conference on infectious disease
Antimicrobial resistance, avian influenza, and climate change are among the topics that illustrate interconnections among human,
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Animal sentinels sounding the alert
Veterinarians are accustomed to protecting animal health, but in some instances, animals end up protecting human health.
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AVMA asks pet owners facing foreclosure not to abandon animals
A Southern California man surrendered Rocky and Jasmine to the Escondido Humane Society after he lost his home to
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FDA revokes planned extralabel cephalosporin use ban
The Food and Drug Administration decided in late November against implementing a ban on extralabel cephalosporin antimicrobial use in food animals.
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Ebola outbreak involves a new strain
Laboratory analysis has confirmed the presence of a new strain of Ebola virus in a recent outbreak in humans in western Uganda
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AVAR joins HSUS to form veterinary association
The Humane Society of the United States and Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights announced the formation of a new veterinary
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USDA ending downer cow slaughter exception
Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced May 20 a total ban on the slaughter of downer cows for human consumption.
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Group of awards spotlights commitment to animal welfare
Three AVMA Excellence Awards recognizing achievements in animal welfare and human-animal interaction have been joined under a new umbrella to help…
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Commission releases report on food animal production
After a two-year study of concentrated animal feeding operations, the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production released in April its…
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Antimicrobial research a priority for AVMA
Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat, and the AVMA is advocating for development of new drugs that would help protect humans and animals.