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Horse slaughter for human consumption banned in Illinois
On May 24, Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich signed legislation that bans the slaughter of horses in Illinois for human
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Carfentanil linked to 1,200 human deaths
In 10 states, more than 1,200 people died in one year from overdoses connected with an opioid used to sedate large animals.
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As CWD spreads in cervids, states also monitor humans
As a fatal, infectious neurologic disease has spread in deer and elk, researchers want to make sure it can't affect humans.
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Feral macaques in Florida pose herpes B risk to humans
Feral rhesus macaques living in a Florida state park
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Paper examines transgenic livestock in treatment of human disease
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology on May 14 released a new issue paper, "The role of transgenic livestock
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Pet food might have link to human illness
Mars Petcare and Wal-Mart have pulled certain pet foods because of safety concerns. Also, the Centers for Disease Control
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ASPCA campaign aims at creating nation of 'humane communities'
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is partnering with animal welfare organizations in select
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Veterinarians can earn certificate in human-animal bond
Practicing veterinarians as well as veterinary technicians and practice managers can now learn more about research backing the human health benefits…
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HSUS CEO resigns amid sexual harassment claims
Wayne Pacelle resigned Feb. 2 as chief executive officer of the Humane Society
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Animal sentinels sounding the alert
Veterinarians are accustomed to protecting animal health, but in some instances, animals end up protecting human health.
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Educators tour Veterinary Corps operations
Brigadier General Michael Cates, chief of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, hosted AVMA President Roger K. Mahr and 28
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ASPCA supports high-volume spay/neuter program
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals provided $300,000 to sponsor the Humane Alliance of Western North Carolina's
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Grant aids rural Mississippi pet owners
The Humane Society of the United States in January provided the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
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Court says horse slaughter illegal in Texas
On Jan. 19, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled that slaughtering horses for human consumption is
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Group of awards spotlights commitment to animal welfare
Three AVMA Excellence Awards recognizing achievements in animal welfare and human-animal interaction have been joined under a new umbrella to help…
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Study finds prion proteins in milk
A study has identified the presence of normal prion proteins in milk from humans, cows, sheep, and goats.
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Auburn, Colorado State veterinary colleges turn 100
Faculty, alumni mark the occasion by taking a look at the past and present posted July 15, 2007 Veterinary colleges at two…
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FDA approves first canine diet drug
Humans aren't the only species experiencing an obesity epidemic
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AMA adopts one-health policy
The American Medical Association adopted a policy advocating closer ties between human and veterinary medicine, and more dialogue with the AVMA to…
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Antimicrobial research a priority for AVMA
Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat, and the AVMA is advocating for development of new drugs that would help protect humans and animals.
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What veterinarians need to know about the opioid epidemic
The epidemic of opioid abuse gripping the nation affects not only professionals in human health but also veterinarians.
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Lawmakers press for permanent ban on 'downer' livestock
Congress is considering legislation permanently banning nonambulatory animals from the human food supply.
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Drug-resistant Staphylococcus cause for concern in veterinary medicine
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a troublesome pathogen in human medicine, and now the bacteria appear to
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Get certified to better support the human-animal bond
The AVMA has been the think tank for professionals interested in the human-animal bond since the early 1980s, and we’re excited to announce a new…
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FDA announces voluntary withdrawal of pergolide
The Food and Drug Administration announced March 29 that pergolide drug products, which are used to treat humans with