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Humans receive skilled care at veterinary school
With the threat of Hurricane Rita looming, a group at Texas A&M University, along with human resources from state and federal
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Outbreak of swine disease in China takes human toll
The World Health Organization continues to monitor an outbreak of Streptococcus suis in pigs in China that has infected more than 200 people.
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FDA releases flier on human health risks related to turtles
Pet turtles may be harmful to your children's health, according to the Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine.
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The unwanted horse
Veterinarians, humane groups grapple with thousands of homeless or neglected horses
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Physician speaks on agroterrorism, bioterrorism
Animal and human medical communities must communicate more posted September 1, 2005 "I'm very interested in what I'm going to call the…
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Teasing out Mycobacterium bovis' role in the tuberculosis crisis
More attention needs to be paid to the role of Mycobacterium bovis in the global human tuberculosis crisis.
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Screening and early detection
Veterinarians encourage pet owners to get preventive care for their pets, yet may often be guilty of not taking the same good care of themselves.
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House and Senate ok scaled-down horse slaughter ban
A House and Senate conference committee were deliberating over a bill that would halt U.S. exports of horse meat for human consumption
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Four insulin products discontinued
Eli Lilly and Company discontinued production of Iletin II Pork Insulin (Regular and NPH formulations), and Humulin U Ultralente
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Behavior study has implications for dealing with aggressive cats
Throughout the ages, humans have recognized the peculiar nature of cats.
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Prevention
These may all be signs of asthma. The disease in humans is much the same as in animals; the airway becomes inflamed
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Physician to speak on bioterrorism at AVMA convention
With the threat of bioterrorism on the rise, Gregory A. Poland, MD, seeks to strip boundaries between human health care professionals
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The stall in sow housing
The issue of whether it is humane to house pregnant sows in gestation stalls, has become one of the most contentious issues
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AVMA mounts preparedness, response to Katrina
Like the human victims, untold numbers of animals were stranded and struggling to stay alive after Hurricane Katrina's Aug. 29 assault
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Horse doctor
Winter on Mackinac Island, Mich., is a quiet time for the residents—the humans, the horses, and the veterinarian.
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Companies contribute to animal rescue and relief
AVMA sponsors help veterinary community tend to hurricane victims posted October 15, 2005 Makers of animal food and pharmaceuticals supplied …
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AVMA GHLIT to sponsor health screenings at convention
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust will once again invite AVMA members to take
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Practitioners to submit theft reports to DEA within one day
To clarify existing regulations, the Drug Enforcement Administration has made several amendments,
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Mining the canine genome
The identification of canine genes is not only improving the health of dogs, but is also helping researchers identify genes
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Growing concern about bird flu sparks call for global action
Chief veterinary officers are calling on Asian governments and the international community to make the fight against avian influenza
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FDA proposes new safeguards against spread of BSE
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing to to strengthen safeguards against the spread of BSE
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Morris Animal Foundation issues health study guidelines
Morris Animal Foundation has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of companion animals and wildlife
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AVMA tackles animal welfare legislation
In the next year, the AVMA will spend a substantial amount of time lobbying for animal welfare issues.
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Tug-of-war
Steps must be taken to turn tide of public-microbial war posted February 1, 2005 The ongoing avian influenza epidemic in Southeast Asia is…
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Position on pasteurization reaffirmed
The Executive Board reaffirmed the AVMA position statement titled Milk Quality—Pasteurization,