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Addressing human needs
Counseling of pet owners is one of several areas where the field of social work, which addresses human needs, increasingly is intersecting with the…
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Connecting animal and human health
The Animal Health Institute and CQ-Roll Call Group hosted a forum April 27 in Washington, D.C., meant to raise awareness about the
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Humane community comes to aid of companion animals
National humane organizations immediately came through with offers of assistance to local authorities.
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Human drug shortages noted on new Web site
TAKE NOTICE Human drug shortages noted on new Web site When veterinarians find it hard to obtain an…
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Humans test negative for FMD in Britain, animal cases continue to decline
Humans test negative for FMD in Britain, animal cases continue to decline
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Gene mutation study applies to veterinary, human medicine
Young researcher awarded for work at annual veterinary scholars symposium
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Veterinarians vital to disaster relief efforts
In times of mass human casualties following catastrophic natural or man-made disasters, veterinarians and veterinary technicians may
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PLIT, human-animal bond committee strengthen ties
PLIT, human-animal bond committee strengthen ties
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AVMA won't support ban on reptile pets
The AVMA will not join The Humane Society of the United States in petitioning the FDA
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Alternatives for controlling animal pain
Holistic medicine is becoming increasingly common in human health care.
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'A war zone'
'A war zone'Veterinarians, veterinary technicians assist during national tragedySept. 21When terrorists crashed
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Bovine welfare spotlighted at annual forum
Dr. Suzanne Millman of the Humane Society of the United States poses a question to Dr. Thomas Fuhrmann
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Slaughter guidelines enforcement called into question
The USDA and industry experts maintain that most of the 150 million head of livestock that are processed each year in inspected facilities are…
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Actavis recalls fentanyl patches
Actavis Inc. is recalling certain fentanyl patches that could release the analgesic faster than they should.
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House subcommittee examines antimicrobial use in animal agriculture
A hearing before a congressional subcommittee this summer looked at the extent to which antimicrobial use in animal agriculture may be contributing to…
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AVMF to sponsor disaster training
Floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes can wreak havoc on human and animal populations without proper preparation.
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NIH funds study of leishmaniasis in Brazil
posted December 19, 2010 The National Institutes of Health has funded a five-year study of human infection with Leishmania braziliensis, one of…
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Natural bovine behavior key to evaluating management practices
Human-animal interaction is one of the largest components of appropriate animal welfare. More than anything, the natural behaviors of animals
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Legislation At A Glance
The AVMA supports passage of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 510). In addition to giving the Health and Human
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Maine imposes emergency rules regarding salmon virus
Maine imposes emergency rules regarding salmon virus The infectious salmon anemia virus has been identified in 12…
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Studies to pinpoint how, when resistance spreads
Genetic analysis could help identify how drug resistance spreads among bacteria and what humans can do to reduce that spread.
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Veterinary profession, animal welfare ethics evolve together
The question of treating animals humanely isn't simply a theoretical exercise for Dr. Gary J. Patronek.
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AHA appoints Anderson to new post
The American Humane Association announced in January it has appointed Dr. Lynn J. Anderson as director of animal protection services
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CDC links E coli illnesses to farm visits, agency issues new strategies
The CDC published a list of strategies that sites that allow human contact with farm animals should use to avoid disease.
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Lawmakers want permanent veterinary officer in DHS
Congress is considering reinstating the chief veterinary officer position at the Department of Homeland Security.