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AVMA issues guidance on humane slaughter
The AVMA will soon release the second in a three-part series of recommendations for killing animals humanely.
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USDA ending downer cow slaughter exception
Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced May 20 a total ban on the slaughter of downer cows for human consumption.
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Board acts on research, grievance resolution, residues
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting Nov. 20-22, 2014, approved a few new policies, rescinded some that were no longer, and reaffirmed or…
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AVMA, USDA react to footage of cattle mistreatment
Recent footage of the Portales Livestock Auction in Portales, N.M., shows abusive handling of cattle similar to the mistreatment
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Senators doubt FDA can control antimicrobial use
Three senators have expressed doubt federal authorities can or will ensure veterinarians administer antimicrobials to livestock only when appropriate.
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Avian influenza flares up in India, more than a dozen other countries
The worst outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza ever to hit India, the world's second most populous country, refocused international…
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Genetic mutation may cause BSE
New findings suggest that bovine spongiform encephalopathy can sometimes result from a genetic mutation
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AABP condemns abuses at Chino slaughterhouse - February 7, 2008
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners has issued a statement condemning abusive practices at a Chino, Calif.,
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Colorado will phase out gestation stalls and veal crates
A new Colorado law will phase out veal crates as of 2012 and gestation stalls as of 2018.
Antibiotic use is changing. Talk to your veterinarian.
Talk to a veterinarian about responsible use of antibiotics in animals. Veterinary oversight helps preserve antimicrobial effectiveness in fighting…
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USDA developing H5 vaccine
Federal agriculture researchers are developing a poultry-use vaccine against the highly pathogenic H5 influenza strains that have infected poultry and…
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1935 - 1945
Information on food-producing animals was a mainstay of JAVMA during this decade.
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1965 - 1975
The period of 1965-1975 could be characterized as a time when part of the foundation for the present-day one-health initiative was laid, as new…
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Problems persist with federal veterinary workforce numbers
GAO: Not enough veterinarians to respond to animal disease emergency
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USDA may require euthanasia of downed veal calves
Veal calves that become nonambulatory at slaughter plants would need to be euthanized, rather than resting and proceeding to slaughter, under a…
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Wal-Mart switching to 'hormone-free' milk
Wal-Mart has announced that its store-brand milk now comes from cows that have not received recombinant bovine
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U.S. could use hyperthermia, asphyxia to fight bird flu
Federal agriculture authorities may elect to kill some bird flocks through combined hyperthermia and asphyxia in their efforts to save other flocks…
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FDA wants species-level antimicrobial data
A proposal published in May would require drug companies to provide federal authorities estimated volumes of antimicrobials sold for use in each food…
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Avian influenza viruses found in Northwestern states
Highly pathogenic strains of avian influenza virus, including one that killed turkeys in California, have been found in five Northwestern states since…
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USDA developing biosecurity audits
Federal animal disease authorities will expect farms to meet certain disease control criteria, verified by certification and audits
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CDC redesigns Healthy Pets Healthy People website
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched its redesigned Healthy Pets Healthy People website on Oct. 2 with expanded information about…
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Outbreak of canine influenza caused by new strain of virus
An outbreak of canine influenza in the Chicago area ongoing as of mid-April has been caused by a strain of virus not previously detected in North…
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1995 - 2005
This decade was a time of relatively high caseloads, allowing for continued accumulation of case experience.
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Noted reproduction expert dies
Patrick W. Concannon, PhD, a pioneer in canine reproduction who conducted some of the initial studies on hormone measurements during the estrous cycle…