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Disaster response teams returning to Health and Human Services
On Jan. 1, the Department of Health and Human Services will once again be responsible for the National Disaster Medical
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AVMA to lead national disaster summit
On a recommendation from AVMA Immediate Past President Bonnie V. Beaver, the AVMA Executive Board approved an AVMA-led National Animal Disaster…
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Advocates for animal welfare, human-animal bond honored
The AVMA recently honored three individuals for their continuing efforts to advance animal health and welfare and protect the human-animal bond.
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Campaign helps veterinarians tout health benefits of pets
Zoetis partnered with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute to launch the Pet Effect campaign in February to promote the health benefits of pet…
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Board acts on human-animal bond issues
The AVMA Executive Board approved several reaffirmations and revisions to policy statements related to the human-animal bond.
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Heifer International hosts veterinary tour of tsunami recovery in India
Participants also learn about local culture, values in villages of Tamil Nadu posted June 1, 2006 A team of veterinarians and other…
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Summit works toward national animal disaster plan
Representatives of approximately 100 government agencies, veterinary and humane organizations, and industry groups gathered at the AVMA National…
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Search-and-rescue dogs show no signs of cancer
Twelve search-and-rescue dogs involved in the recovery missions after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center
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Supporting real assistance animals
Is that cockatoo riding a man's shoulder in the produce section really an emotional support animal?
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Government seeks site for National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
The Department of Homeland Security is exploring sites for a proposed new National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
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VMATs earn public service award
The AVMA Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams have earned the Public Service Award from the Animal Transport Association
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Rescuing animals across fire lines, inside shelters
A week into October, high winds, low humidity, dry vegetation, and other conditions stoked wildfires north of San Francisco Bay that had been nearly…
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Watching for signs, symptoms of disease
Before the 2004 G8 Summit of industrial nations in Savannah, Ga., the number of patients showing symptoms consistent with viral
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Commissioned Corps officers honored
Several U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officers were honored for their work to improve public health.
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Congress orders disaster planners to account for pets
State and local emergency preparedness plans will have to make provisions for families with pets and individuals with service animals under new…
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Study finds gains in disaster planning for animals
Most U.S. states and about half of high-population cities and counties have organizational infrastructure for managing animals during a disaster, such…
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AVMA to host disaster summit this May
Many organizations were actively involved in saving and caring for animals hurt or displaced by hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and
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House to discuss marijuana, VCPR, opioids, service animals
The AVMA House of Delegates plans to discuss the diverse topics of marijuana for treatment of animals, application and definition of the…
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Agency drafts plans for animal disease preparation, response
Federal animal health authorities published a plan to monitor for disease emergence and draw up plans for the biggest risks.
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Purdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program in homeland security
Veterinarians involved in emergency response can earn a graduate certificate from Purdue University.
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House passes proposals on end-of-life care, SAVMA, allied groups
The AVMA House of Delegates approved a policy on end-of-life care for companion animals and approved bylaws amendments regarding the Student AVMA and…
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AVMA providing guidance on handling of pet remains
The AVMA has adopted a policy and is creating educational materials to provide guidance to veterinarians on the handling of companion animal remains.
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AVMA to deliberate on assistance animals, stem cells
Service, emotional support, and therapy animals provide therapeutic interventions and assist individuals with disabilities but the growing number of…
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Disaster planning for pets moves forward
Congress, states taking steps to account for all family members
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Animal facilities need to plan for disasters
A heart-wrenching video of animal rescue after Hurricane Katrina brought home the message of "Disaster Planning for