JAVMA news
Spreading the one-health concept
A movement is promoting the one-health concept—that human, animal, and ecosystem health intertwine to make "one health"
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Making it work on a modest budget
Dr. James Finlay has managed to pull off an impressive feat: He's helping raise two children with his wife, Megan, on a resident's salary in Southern…
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Bats increasingly seen as vectors
Gerald T. Keusch, MD, said bats are a largely unknown, underinvestigated, poorly understood, now-definitive vector for new emerging viruses.
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Wildlife, trade, susceptibility amplify food risks
Domestic and wild sources of food, along with global trade, carry microbial risks to humans, and global health professionals are trying to
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CDC gives guidance on diagnostic lab safety
A guide published in January is intended to reduce injuries and infections that occur during work in human and veterinary
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Supreme Court strikes down Calif. slaughter rules
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in January that the state of California cannot prohibit the slaughter of pigs that become
Economics & Practice
Tools and resources to help veterinarians and practice managers run the business. Client materials, insurance info, human resource help, and much…
AVMA Lifetime Excellence in Research Award
This award recognizes a veterinary researcher on the basis of lifetime achievement in basic, applied or clinical research.
Veterinary technology program data
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) collects data on veterinary technology and nursing programs every year.…
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American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) judicious use of antimicrobials guidelines
The AVMA has endorsed these antimicrobial stewardship guidelines developed by the American Association of Equine Practitioners.
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Approval and availability of antimicrobials for use in food-producing animals
The availability and effectiveness of antimicrobials, including medically important antimicrobials, are important to support the health and welfare of…
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Food safety
The AVMA supports appropriate educational, legislative, and regulatory measures to assure that foods of animal origin are safe and wholesome. AVMA…
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Rabies
Rabies is almost invariably fatal for animals and humans. Vaccination of animals is a critical step in preventing infection and protecting public…
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UNDER REVIEWInfectious risk of animal carcasses in natural disasters
Animals that die from injuries, including massive animal deaths in cases of natural disasters, generally do not represent an infectious health hazard…
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Veterinary foresight and expertise in antimicrobial discussions
Veterinarians are the professionals responsible for medical decisions, antimicrobial stewardship, and conscientious oversight of antimicrobial use in…
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Role of the veterinary profession in national, state, and local emergencies
The AVMA recommends that emergency management organizations include veterinarians in the planning process and response operations.
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AVMA policy on veterinary technology
The AVMA recognizes the value of veterinary technicians as an integral component of veterinary medicine and urges full utilization of veterinary…
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Zoonotic disease education
The AVMA supports zoonotic disease education programs for physicians, allied health professionals, veterinarians, and other animal care professionals…
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UNDER REVIEWGovernment fees and taxes on veterinary products and services
Government entities should consider the possible negative effects on human health, animal health and animal welfare that may result from fees or taxes…
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National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS)
The AVMA recognizes the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) as a resource for information on antimicrobial resistance trends…
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Truthful and nonmisleading human food labeling
The AVMA supports truthful and non-misleading labeling of animal-derived human food products that meets specific criteria.
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Use of random-source dogs and cats for research, testing, and education
The AVMA believes there is justification for prudent and humane use of random-source dogs and cats in research, testing, and education, under specific…
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Organic foods
Food producers should be encouraged to provide medically necessary therapy, including antimicrobials, under a veterinarian’s direction, regardless of…
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Physical restraint of animals
Humane and safe handling may include using manual or mechanical means to limit some or all of an animal's normal voluntary movement for the purposes…