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Few rabies cases remain in Americas
Louise Taylor, PhD, said the effort to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies in humans in the Western Hemisphere has already saved thousands of lives.
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National surveillance for zoonotic infectious diseases
The AVMA recognizes the importance of and supports the need for national surveillance for zoonotic diseases of public health importance in animals and…
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Changes coming in antimicrobial use, availability
When the types of antimicrobials important for human medicine are sold for use in farm animals, only a small portion require a
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AVMA offers brochure on zoonotic diseases
The AVMA has produced a brochure on “Preventing Zoonotic Diseases” to educate the public about diseases that are transmissible between animals and…
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Study: Dogs could be influenza mixing vessels
Findings from a new study imply that dogs could act as mixing vessels in which novel influenza viruses with pandemic potential could emerge.
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Hunting for novel viruses
Research teams on a project to find and predict pathogen emergence have discovered more than 800 novel viruses
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Guidance issued on Ebola exposure in pets
The AVMA and partners issued guidance for health officials on handling the pets of people exposed to the Ebola virus.
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Guidance on Ebola and pets offers background, protocols
If or when another dog owner in the United States becomes ill with Ebola, health officials will be able to turn to recommendations on dog quarantine…
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Once ‘over there,’ Ebola now here
Although the Ebola outbreak is being managed as a public health problem, the virus is a zoonotic pathogen, stoking fears that animals exposed to…
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Companies to reduce antimicrobial availability
Hundreds of antimicrobial products will no longer be approved for livestock production uses, such as increased weight gain
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Worms & Germs Map tracks diseases in dogs, cats, horses
A new Web-based mapping system tracks infectious diseases in dogs, cats, and horses worldwide.
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One health in action
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ Annual Conference, March 14-16 in Alexandria, Va., had a theme of “One health in veterinary…
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Research, public health leaders honored by AAVMC
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges honored Drs. Yoshihiro Kawaoka, John A. Herrmann, Matthew Mellema, & Joe N. Kornegay
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Study finds Listeria in raw pet foods
In a recent study, one-third of samples of raw dog or cat foods ordered online were positive for Listeria organisms.
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AVMA hosts feed directive summit
Veterinarians, meat and feed industry representatives, and regulators discussed pending changes
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Missourians have rights to farm, ranch
Missouri voters passed a constitutional amendment that indicates the state’s residents have the right to farm and ranch
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Ruling gives FDA discretion in drug withdrawals
An appellate court overturned a ruling that would have made federal drug authorities start proceedings to withdraw some antimicrobial uses in…
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Training in foreign diseases opens students’ eyes
Veterinary student Ashley Hagauer went into veterinary college knowing she wanted to explore career options in public health and regulatory veterinary…
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Work continues to fight emerging pandemic threats in Africa, Southeast Asia
U.S. Agency for International Development’s new Emerging Pandemic Threats 2 program continues to fight emerging pandemic threats in Africa, Southeast…