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Study: 22 percent of veterinarians screened had antibodies against Q fever
More than one-fifth of veterinarians screened in a study on Q fever had antibodies against the causative Coxiella burnetii, according to a recent…
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State legislators' group opposes federal bills to restrict horse slaughter
The National Council of State Legislatures recently approved a resolution urging Congress to oppose legislation that would
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Ross students present findings to WHO
Three veterinary students from Ross University in the West Indies recently presented findings on alveolar echinococcosis to the World Health…
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Experts give views on antimicrobial use, resistance
Conference at Kansas State examines antimicrobial use in cattle production
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Millions awarded for disease prevention research
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has received nearly $10 million to fund research that would aid in disease surveillance.
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FDA backs legislation to restrict antimicrobial use
Deputy commissioner says growth-promoting use should be phased out
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Anti-horse-slaughter legislation reintroduced
Opponents of horse slaughter, not satisfied with existing state legislation prohibiting the practice in the United States, are pushing to
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Extensive study to examine egg-laying hen housing
A multiyear study involving tens of thousands of egg-laying hens could improve understanding of the impacts and sustainability of housing systems for…
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Revision process begins for AVMA euthanasia guidelines
Efforts to update the AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia are underway.
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Infection control guide available from Canadian committee
An infection control guide sponsored by the Canadian Committee on Antibiotic Resistance is intended to reduce risks of pathogen transmission among…
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U.S. makes big push to prevent global pandemic
The U.S. Agency for International Development announced Oct. 22 the start of its Emerging Pandemic Threats program, a five-pronged
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New facility to advance study of foreign animal disease
The NBAF will improve the capabilities of the Department of Agriculture to develop vaccines, conduct diagnostics, and train veterinarians in the…
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"Work hard at things you love to do"
The year was 1904. St. Louis hosted the World's Fair. Construction began on the Panama Canal. Teddy Roosevelt was elected to his first full term as…
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Training program brings veterinary pathologists to NIH
Participants complete residencies at veterinary colleges, dissertation work at National Institutes of Health
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Pigs, people in Philippines contract Ebola virus
Health officials have isolated an Ebola virus in swine for the first time globally, according to the United Nations Food and
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Education is key to combating rise in MRSA
Veterinary clinics, pet owners can help prevent transmission among species
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Random-source resolution scuttled
The House of Delegates didn't get a chance to vote on changes to AVMA policy on the "Use of Random-Source Dogs and Cats for Research, Testing, and…
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Pfizer to acquire Wyeth
Pfizer has announced a $68 billion merger agreement to acquire Wyeth, parent of Fort Dodge Animal Health.
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Merck to merge with Schering-Plough
Merck, part owner of Merial, has announced a $41.1 billion agreement to merge with Schering-Plough.
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One-health wonders
Thomas G. Ksiazek, DVM, PhD, has seen some of the deadliest diseases on the planet.
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Legislative priorities identified
The Executive Board approved several recommendations from its Legislative Advisory Committee regarding bills in the 111th Congress.
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World Rabies Day promotes prevention of deadly disease
From a U.S. Navy hospital ship in Latin America to animal hospitals throughout the United States, veterinarians continue working both
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Resistance changes mixed across bug and drug combos
The percentage of Salmonella isolates found in ground turkey that displayed resistance to nalidixic acid dropped from 8.1 percent in 2002 to 2.6…
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Client education can prevent residue violator label
The Department of Agriculture is publishing the names of packing plants and farms responsible for repeat drug and contaminant residue violations.
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Sample submissions drop despite novel H1N1 concerns
Department of Agriculture officials are encouraging monitoring and surveillance to mitigate the novel H1N1 virus' potential harm to U.S. swine herds.