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USDA to help pets in distress
USDA to help pets in distress Following the devastation wrought upon North Carolina by Hurricane Floyd, the USDA,
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Disaster conference gives animal issues a seat at the table
One way to learn and improve on the process of disaster management is to combine the resources and experiences of those who have experienced disasters…
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Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams rise and shine
The Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams sprang into action at the National Fire Academy's National Emergency Training Center
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APHIS recruiting veterinarians for deployment during a foreign animal disease outbreak
If and when a foreign animal disease outbreak occurs in the United States, the USDA-APHIS will activate its Regional Emergency
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Veterinarians join emergency eradication effort
Veterinarians join emergency eradication effortAPHIS continues to recruit, dispatches some officers to UK Dr.…
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Tabletop FMD exercise brings US a step closer to preparedness
Tabletop FMD exercise brings US a step closer to preparednessAt the request of the USDA, the Federal Emergency Management
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VMAT helps to assess veterinary needs in Texas
VMAT helps to assess veterinary needs in Texas At press time in June, flooding caused by tropical storm Allison…
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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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'A war zone'
'A war zone'Veterinarians, veterinary technicians assist during national tragedySept. 21When terrorists crashed
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Board member looks after New York City constituents
AVMA Executive Board member, Dr. Henry E Childers has maintained close contact with the veterinary community in New York City,
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VMATs aid rescue efforts in New York City
Soon after the attack, the Federal Emergency Management Agency dispatched VMAT-1, one of four regionally based teams, to provide medical care
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Congress works to support veterinarians and other first responders to bioterrorist threats
Congress works to support veterinarians and other first responders to bioterrorist threats
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CDC urges veterinarians to watch for anthrax
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Agriculture are asking veterinarians to be on alert for anthrax
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AVMA disaster relief efforts-Is your state emergency management agency doing all it can to get you the help you need in a disaster?
The American Veterinary Medical Association sponsors the Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams.
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Network of Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories would Strengthen Nation's Biosecurity
Efforts are under way to create a network of veterinary diagnostic laboratories across the United States
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Nashville disaster management program to zero in on responders
Posted on March 1, 2002 Keeping disaster workers from becoming victims In the wake of a disaster, one might assume it is the victims who have…
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Dogs at ground zero, Pentagon to be studied
Dogs involved in the search-and-recovery efforts will be evaluated to determine whether they were harmed by environmental toxins
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Veterinarians take a lead role in agency responses to bioterrorism
Posted on March 1, 2002 As the federal government wrestles with the realities of potential bioterrorism threats, two veterinarians now serve as…
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Bioterrorism guide available
Fort Dodge Animal Health is distributing a manual to help educate animal health professionals about potential threats of bioterrorism
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Veterinarians key to bioterrorism preparedness initiatives
Veterinarians are essential to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's bioterrorism preparedness initiatives
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Bioterrorism expert says U.S. agriculture vulnerable to attack
Because of Sept. 11, the nation is acutely aware that its enemies will go to any length to strike at the United States
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Animal protection groups, research community dispute Web postings
Posted on November 1, 2002 Several animal protection organizations are objecting to the Department of Agriculture's removal of reports pertaining…
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Veterinary participation in emergency response plans is vital
Posted on December 15, 2002 Input from veterinarians essential to protecting human, animal health In times of crisis, veterinarians help protect…
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AVMA reaffirms commitment to fighting bioterrorism, providing disaster aid
The Executive Board reaffirmed the commitment of the AVMA to aid the American National Red Cross in disaster and emergency relief
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A profession at the crossroads?
Veterinarians apply their expertise in a range of fields, often with little recognition.