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AVMA weighs stepped-up role in global food security
With the world’s population projected to grow by one-third to more than 9 billion people by 2050, global food production must increase as
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The hidden ecosystem of the gut microbiome
Millions of bacteria live in the gastrointestinal tract of animals, including cats, dogs, and humans.
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Mystery disorder strikes Florida panthers
State and federal wildlife officials are investigating a mysterious neurologic disorder affecting a small number of Florida panthers and bobcats in
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Taking on obesity as a disease
The veterinary profession should formally recognize canine and feline obesity as a disease, according to a position statement from the Global Pet…
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No ruling coming in compounding dispute
A Florida pharmacy and federal drug authorities have fought for 2 1/2 years over the legality of compounding animal drugs from bulk pharmaceutical…
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Association presents Excellence Awards for 2020
During the AVMA Virtual Convention 2020 this August, the recipients of this year’s AVMA Excellence Awards were recognized for their contributions in…
Related Links - SAVMA One Health Challenge
Links that are related to One Health and the SAVMA One Health Project
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Antimicrobial stewardship definition and core principles
These principles can be used to develop antimicrobial stewardship plans in any veterinary practice setting.
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Veterinary faculty members elected as AAAS fellows
The Council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science elected at least six faculty members at U.S. veterinary colleges, including…
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Veterinary profession deserves bigger role in interdisciplinary health care
Posted on September 1, 2002 "Between animal and human health there is no dividing line, nor should there be," said Dr. Charles…
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on responsible and judicious use of antimicrobials
The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association have jointly adopted this policy on responsible and…
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AAFP/AAHA antimicrobial stewardship guidelines
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and American Animal Hospital Association…
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USDA, DHS celebrate opening of National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
Dignitaries gathered this May in Manhattan, Kansas, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NABF), a cutting-edge…
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1915 - 1925
The earliest issues of JAVMA saw little difference from its predecessor, the American Veterinary Review.
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UNDER REVIEWJudicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in aquatic animal medicine
Aquatic animal veterinarians should use all therapeutants, including antimicrobials, judiciously to restore aquatic animal health, ensure continued…
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UNDER REVIEWAABP judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in cattle
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.
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Few rabies cases remain in Americas
Louise Taylor, PhD, said the effort to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies in humans in the Western Hemisphere has already saved thousands of lives.
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AASV basic guidelines of judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in swine
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians and AVMA both support these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in pork production.
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Conference charts one-health approach to addressing obesity in pets, people
A recent conference charted a one-health approach to addressing obesity in pets and people, and a consensus statement reflecting the key outcomes and…
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Conserving habitats, ecosystems everywhere key to saving wildlife
The romantic vision of habitat and ecosystem conservation is rather different from the reality.