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US to miss foodborne disease reduction goals
Numbers of confirmed illnesses in humans resulting from common foodborne pathogens have risen or remained level for several years, putting the U.S. on…
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Do manatees hold the key to understanding papillomaviruses?
Veterinarians team up with physicians to study emergent papillomaviruses in manatees
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Investigators faced difficult decisions on depopulation, recalls for salmonellosis
A series of Salmonella outbreaks in Israel sickened people from spring 2017 through summer 2019.
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Organization certifies meat for one-health considerations
The One Health Certified program, administered by the National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education, so far provides…
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Bayer seeks veterinary, industry backing before Baytril hearing
Posted on May 1, 2002 The Bayer Corporation is enlisting the veterinary community and food animal industry to help ensure that scientific evidence…
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Protecting animal welfare: Empowering our next generation
One of AVMA’s most important responsibilities is to help the next generation of veterinarians make informed decisions that protect and enhance animal…
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Though COVID-19 cases rare in pets, testing is available
Veterinarians can test for the COVID-19 virus in animals, but whether and when they should still remain issues. At press time in late April, only a…
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COVID-19: Resources for shelters, food animal veterinarians
Two new AVMA resources provide practical guidance for animal shelter personnel and food animal veterinarians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Antimicrobial-resistant pathogens affecting animal health
The AVMA has worked with experts to identify bacteria affecting multiple animal species for which there is evidence of antimicrobial resistance. The…
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Avian influenza strikes Virginia poultry farms
Poultry farms in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley are in the grip of an avian influenza outbreak that has led to the culling of more
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Donation station
Veterinarians have been volunteering in a variety of ways to support public health and each other during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Researchers look for IBDV–avian flu link
A million-dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping a coalition of international researchers better understand how infectious…
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Public Health Service veterinarians work to protect people during pandemic
As people returned to the U.S. from cities with COVID-19 outbreaks, federal veterinarians helped protect them and the communities where they arrived.…
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Zoos, aquariums keep animals engaged during closures
Zoos and aquariums across the U.S. have closed their doors to follow physical-distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 outbreak, so the animals…
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Slaughter delays lead to depopulation
Companies destroyed thousands of swine and poultry in April as coronavirus outbreaks shuttered or slowed slaughter plants, and one producer warned…
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Review finds U.S. animal disease control system adequate, but needing improvement
A review of the nation's ability to protect livestock and poultry against foreign animal diseases describes the state of disease
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Antimicrobial sales rise in 2018 but remain down over decade
Data show one-year rises among products for pigs, cattle
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Farm veterinarians adjust to reduce COVID-19 risk
This spring, veterinarians spent less time in barns and more time helping farm workers stay healthy. Veterinary organizations, academic centers, and…