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UNDER REVIEWAddressing the role of veterinary medicine in human health care following catastrophes involving mass human casualty
AVMA encourages authorities to address licensing, liability, policy and other issues to adequately recognize and validate the opportunity and benefits…
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Humane community comes to aid of companion animals
National humane organizations immediately came through with offers of assistance to local authorities.
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Ending human deaths from dog-transmitted rabies
A coalition of global health organizations hopes to eliminate human deaths from dog-transmitted rabies by 2030.
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Humans receive skilled care at veterinary school
With the threat of Hurricane Rita looming, a group at Texas A&M University, along with human resources from state and federal
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Veterinarians pledge ventilators, supplies to human medicine
Veterinarians pledged hundreds of ventilators for human use as a surge of COVID-19 cases in some areas have led to shortages as the coronavirus…
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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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Ammonia capture may reduce risks to humans, pigs
Gas permeable membranes could be used to capture ammonia in livestock wastewater, improving air quality in barns and providing
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Human activity likely caused deadly infections in marine mammals
Fungal infections that have killed porpoises and dolphins in the Pacific Northwest may be linked to nearby human activities such as construction and…
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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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For human needs, some veterinary clinics are turning to a professional
Veterinarians aren’t always equipped to deal with every moral, ethical, and emotional dilemma they encounter with clients.
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Veterinary participation in emergency response plans is vital
Posted on December 15, 2002 Input from veterinarians essential to protecting human, animal health In times of crisis, veterinarians help protect…
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Veterinarians vital to disaster relief efforts
In times of mass human casualties following catastrophic natural or man-made disasters, veterinarians and veterinary technicians may
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Physician speaks on agroterrorism, bioterrorism
Animal and human medical communities must communicate more posted September 1, 2005 "I'm very interested in what I'm going to call the…
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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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Researcher looking at PFAS exposure in dogs, cats
#AVMA2023 rewind: Per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been linked to harmful health effects in both humans and animals. Dr. Heather D.…
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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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'A war zone'
'A war zone'Veterinarians, veterinary technicians assist during national tragedySept. 21When terrorists crashed
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AVMA endorses guidance for vets suspecting animal abuse
The AVMA has endorsed a document created jointly by the AVMA Committee on the Human-Animal Bond and the American Humane Association for veterinarians…
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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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Animal health laboratories aid testing for COVID-19 in people
Veterinary diagnostic laboratories are helping overwhelmed public health laboratories identify COVID-19 in people. One—the Oklahoma Animal Disease…
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AVMA favors chemical safety act, neutral on Sunshine Act
The AVMA will support a bill that would, in part, require efforts to reduce the use of animals in testing chemical hazards.
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Slaughter guidelines enforcement called into question
The USDA and industry experts maintain that most of the 150 million head of livestock that are processed each year in inspected facilities are…
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Euthanasia a rare but complicated issue in disasters
The pending discussions on euthanasia protocols will include how to shorten the time between when TAHC staff members recommend euthanasia
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National pet health surveillance system in the works
The idea that pets can help identify problems that may threaten human health is certainly nothing new
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Veterinarians: a missing LINK
As awareness of human and animal abuse grows, many in the health care and animal welfare communities are seeking ways to help practitioners respond.