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Multistate surveillance system in place for West Nile virus
Multistate surveillance system in place for West Nile virus
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Humane labeling latest nich
American Humane Association certifies food animal producers employing humane standards
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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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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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How to control a 'virtual outbreak'
Veterinarians and other experts meet to discuss public perception, reality of FMD
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Health authorities find BSE in Czech Republic, vCJD in Hong Kong
Health authorities find BSE in Czech Republic, vCJD in Hong Kong
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FDA warns against aminoglycoside residue in cattle
FDA warns against aminoglycoside residue in cattle
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Outbreaks of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium reported at veterinary facilities in 1999
Outbreaks of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium reported at veterinary facilities in 1999
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Food safety, homeland security spending increases proposed in FY 2003 agriculture budget
Details of the Bush administration's proposed fiscal year 2003 Department of Agriculture budget were released in February. The
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Air, water, land, light: all affect cattle - December 15, 2002
Environment was a prominent program theme at the 2002 AABP conference in September in Madison, Wis.
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Veterinarians, public health professionals break down silos
Symposium fuels collaboration between veterinary colleges, public health schools
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Phosphine gas can sicken veterinarians, clinic staff
Michigan health authorities warned that veterinarians and clinic staff can be sickened while treating patients that have eaten some rodent poisons.
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One foodborne pathogen goal met so far
A 10-state surveillance system uncovered fewer illnesses connected with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157 in 2009 than in any of 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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Lawmakers want permanent veterinary officer in DHS
Congress is considering reinstating the chief veterinary officer position at the Department of Homeland Security.
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Extralabel drug substitution runs afoul of law
Extralabel use of drugs can give veterinarians effective options in treating patients, but there are limitations veterinarians should be aware of when…
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Organizations give a blueprint for rabies control in dogs
About 98 percent of people who die of rabies contract the virus from dogs, and a coalition is working to give countries a
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Workshop addresses veterinarians' roles in global health
Veterinarians' involvement in global health was the subject of a full-day workshop at the AVMA Annual Convention covering Global Opportunities in One…
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Hope in Haiti
Dr. Max Millien, director of animal health with Haiti's Ministry of Agriculture, said assistance from foreign agencies will help the country improve…
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Institute of Medicine elects another veterinarian
Dr. Michael D. Lairmore of Columbus, Ohio, was elected Oct. 11 as a member of the National Academy of Sciences' Institute
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Organization to accredit public health departments
State, local, and tribal health departments will be able to seek accreditation through a program supported by federal health authorities and a…
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Public health with a one-health focus
St. George's MPH program works with medical, veterinary schools
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Armadillos likely source of human leprosy
Armadillos appear to be a likely cause of human cases of leprosy in the southern United States, according to an article published in late April.
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Veterinary profession has long protected animal, public health
Talks by two global veterinary leaders at the daylong symposium titled "World Veterinary Year: 250 Years of Improving Animal and Human Health" on July…
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One-health approach key to UN wildlife task force
The increasing threat from emerging infectious diseases has led to the creation of a United Nations task force responsible for