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Florida not tickled by threat of infestation
Florida not tickled by threat of infestation The persistence of disease-carrying parasites in their state is…
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The future's bright for 2000 and beyond: Swine veterinarians, industry making strong comeback
The future's bright for 2000 and beyond: Swine veterinarians, industry making strong comeback After overcoming what's
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Pork program seeks to quiet public fear, increase foreign competitiveness
A major pilot program currently under way at participating pork farms and packing plants in the Midwest would certify swine herds
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BSE: Could it happen here? Experts say probably not
As BSE continues its spread in Europe, US authorities are fine-tuning defensive actions to prevent the arrival and spread of the disease
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AASV guiding members around black holes, in new directions - April 15, 2001
AASV guiding members around black holes, in new directions The American Association of Swine Veterinarians imparted
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Campylobacter holds onto lead in 2000
Campylobacter holds onto lead in 2000 An estimated 76 million Americans contract foodborne illnesses each year, and
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Maine imposes emergency rules regarding salmon virus
Maine imposes emergency rules regarding salmon virus The infectious salmon anemia virus has been identified in 12…
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UK foot-and-mouth outbreak in decline
The United Kingdom continues to recover from its worst outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease on record.
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Infectious salmon anemia emergency declared by USDA
Posted on January 15, 2002 Lesions on the gills of an Atlantic salmon with infectious salmon anemia. On Dec. 13, 2001, the Department of…
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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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Speakers at NMC meeting emphasize technology, research
The 41st annual meeting of the National Mastitis Council provided information on new and exciting opportunities on mastitis control
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Officials fine-tune salmon virus response
some salmon farmers in Maine began restocking their pens May 1 in an effort to recover from an outbreak of infectious salmon anemia
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Small animal veterinarians may come under scrutiny for antimicrobial use
Antimicrobial use by small animal veterinarians may come under scrutiny by governmental agencies and the public
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Spring viremia of carp control program launched
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has authorized approximately $11.7 million
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Canada wraps up BSE investigation
Posted on September 15, 2003 Canada wraps up investigationGovernment officials implement new cattle processing restrictions, examine other policy…
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WHO weighs in on antimicrobial debate again
A review panel has concluded that the use of antimicrobials for the sole purpose of growth promotion in livestock can be discontinued
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More research, tougher regulations needed to beat future SARS outbreaks, say researchers
An international team of experts has recommended that China strengthen regulations on farming, trade, and the consumption of
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OIE: Too few countries follow international BSE guidelines
The Office International des Epizooties issued a statement in October saying the major trade disruptions caused by recent
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USDA ends BSE investigation; experts call for more safeguards
The Department of Agriculture ended its investigation of the first U.S. case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy
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Deadly strain of avian flu in Texas
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain not seen in the United States in 20 years
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Johne's disease, PRRS projects win funding
Johne's disease and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome together cause more than $800 million a year in losses
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Doramectin not permitted for use in dairy cattle
The Food and Drug Administration has become aware of recent incidents involving the misuse of doramectin to treat dairy cattle.
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Foodborne illnesses continue downward trend
Foodborne infections caused by several bacterial pathogens are on the decline
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Two new, one updated backgrounder released by AVMA
Backgrounders on African swine fever and classical swine fever are now available by visiting the AVMA Web site,