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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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Veterinary use of thalidomide forbidden by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration restricts the distribution of thalidomide to registered physicians for prescription.
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Xenotransplantation efforts march forward
Scientists have disabled both copies of a gene in pigs that has stymied researchers' efforts to transplant pig organs
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A profession at the crossroads?
Veterinarians apply their expertise in a range of fields, often with little recognition.
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NAS reports on potential risks of animal biotechnology
Posted on January 15, 2003 Potential environmental impact and threats to human health top list of concerns A report from the National Academy…
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West Nile epidemic of 2002 worst in Western Hemisphere
Public health officials say the West Nile virus epidemic of 2002 marks the largest arboviral meningoencephalitis epidemic
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Bioengineered pigs go to market
Bioengineered pigs go to market Sale of pigs involved in genetic experiments sparksFDA investigation The…
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Illinois may lead the nation with microchip law
The bill increases penalties for the owners of dogs who have a history of aggression, and attack a human or domestic animal
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Veterinarians the 'first line of defense' in biologic attack
Posted on May 1, 2003 AVMA, AAVMC letter seeks educational resources on biodefense for veterinarians The AVMA and Association of American…
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National pet health surveillance system in the works
The idea that pets can help identify problems that may threaten human health is certainly nothing new
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Identifying a killer
Animal coronaviruses provide clues in the hunt to identify and stop the SARS virus
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Senate considers specialty pay for board-certified health scientists
The federal government's need for highly trained health science professionals has increased over the past several years
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Preparing pets for a terrorist attack: Tips for clients
Each year, devastating disasters, including tornadoes and hazardous material spills, force individuals to evacuate their homes.
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Horse slaughter for human consumption faces hurdles
Decisions are expected in the near future regarding the slaughter of horses for human consumption in the United States
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West Nile virus warning system
Posted on August 1, 2003 Scientists set out to build a West Nile virus warning system To develop a warning system for potential West Nile…
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Origins of monkeypox virus traced to imported African rodents
Federal health officials have traced the origins of the monkeypox virus in the United States to a shipment of exported African
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State veterinarians, epidemiologists advocate restrictions on wildlife trade
The National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists have
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Veterinary services in a global economy
A pathogen from a foreign country could arrive in a U.S. port within a matter of hours and create a disease outbreak
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Antimicrobial resistance in wildlife: it's making a bigger splash than you think
Posted on September 1, 2003 Researchers identify antimicrobial resistance patterns in terrestrial and marine species In a sampling of 50…
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Airborne antimicrobials cause concern
Airborne antimicrobials cause concern Researchers have discovered that antimicrobials given to pigs in feed can…
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Canada wraps up BSE investigation
Posted on September 15, 2003 Canada wraps up investigationGovernment officials implement new cattle processing restrictions, examine other policy…
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More research, tougher regulations needed to beat future SARS outbreaks, say researchers
An international team of experts has recommended that China strengthen regulations on farming, trade, and the consumption of
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: An emerging problem in horses?
Outbreaks of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in horses and humans in Canada have researchers concerned
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Monitoring antimicrobial susceptibility of animal pathogens
For the past two years, researchers have been collecting bacterial isolates from animal species in various states.