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Study links BSE and deadly human brain disease
Study links BSE and deadly human brain disease There is additional evidence to suggest a link between bovine spongiform
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Campaign to eradicate pseudorabies continues
The government is extending its campaign to eradicate pseudorabies in the United States
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Brucella melitensis infection discovered in cattle for first time, goats also infected
Brucella melitensis infection discovered in cattle for first time, goats also infected
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Funds available for microbiologic hazard research
The FDA-CVM announced in the Feb 17 Federal Register the availability of research funds to study the microbiologic hazards
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National Mastitis Council reiterates commitment to global involvement
National Mastitis Council reiterates commitment to global involvement Jim Dickrell, Monticello, Minn, 1999-2000…
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West Nile virus survives winter; no surprise, says CDC
Testing of mosquitoes in New York City and a dead red-tailed hawk in
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National standards for organic foods proposed
Nearly three years after its first attempt, the USDA this March introduced a
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The future's bright for 2000 and beyond: Swine veterinarians, industry making strong comeback
The future's bright for 2000 and beyond: Swine veterinarians, industry making strong comeback After overcoming what's
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APHIS appoints West Nile virus coordinator, funds surveillance
The USDA-APHIS has appointed a full-time coordinator to work with federal, state, and local agencies combating the virus.
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Rabbit calicivirus infection confirmed in Iowa rabbitry
A rabbitry in Crawford County, Iowa was found to have rabbit calicivirus infection, also known as viral hemorrhagic disease.
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Veterinarians: quiet contributors to nation's policy
Food safety, small-business tax relief, and animal well-being during air travel. The AVMA has had something to say to Congress on all these issues.
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Hunters hounded as leishmaniasis is diagnosed in Foxhounds
Foxhounds, with a long tradition as hunting dogs, have recently become the hounded ones.
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Lawmakers mull over minor use/minor species bill
The House is considering a bill that would increase the number of drugs available to treat minor animal species
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Workshop will guide USDA in development of genomics programs
In what some scientists called a watershed event in science, researchers working to map all the human genes announced that they had essentially
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Arenavirus confirmed in California
Arenavirus is believed to be transmitted to humans through inhalation of dust contaminated with the urine, feces, or saliva of infected rodents
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Pawspice an option for pets facing the end
By the time a client's pet has grown old, the human-animal bond has increased proportionately to reflect the years of caring and companionship.
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Pork program seeks to quiet public fear, increase foreign competitiveness
A major pilot program currently under way at participating pork farms and packing plants in the Midwest would certify swine herds
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Federal, industry initiatives directed at violative residues in market beef, dairy cows
Although reports of violative residues in meat and poultry are uncommon, such residues are found in certain classes of animals such as
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Canine leishmaniasis confirmed in 21 states
Canine leishmaniasis confirmed in 21 states Cases of visceral canine leishmaniasis
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US health officials assess Q-fever and brucellosis in Bosnia
The USDA and the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention teamed up recently to survey for Q-fever and brucellosis in Bosnia
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Swine fever outbreak blasts Britain's pigs
Great Britain has been fighting its first outbreak of classical swine fever in more than a decade
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Exotic virus spreads across Northeast; researchers worry about wildlife
Exotic virus spreads across Northeast; researchers worry about wildlifeWith each passing week, the damage wrought by the West Nile virus on the…
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Louisiana attains Class Free brucellosis status
Louisiana attains Class Free brucellosis status
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Humane labeling latest nich
American Humane Association certifies food animal producers employing humane standards
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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