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World Veterinary Day promotes continuing education in one health
On April 30, World Veterinary Day 2016 will promote continuing education for veterinarians in one health.
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One Health, wildlife see wins in federal funding
The spending package approved to fund the federal government through the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2021 provides major wins for veterinarians.
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Path to AAEP presidency a winding one
Dr. John S. Mitchell has one piece of advice for recent graduates: Interview with the idea that you are trying to get the job, but also make sure your…
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Here’s one promising approach to address rural veterinary shortages
There are veterinarians who want to work in rural areas of America but are unable to do so—for financial reasons. The great news is that legislation…
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…
Getting pet health information online
The internet can be a great source of both information and misinformation. So how do you find sources to trust?
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Border violence complicates animal health surveillance
Drug cartel violence along the U.S.-Mexican border has become a hazard to animal health and movement in that area.
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AAEP releases guidelines on protecting Thoroughbred health
The American Association of Equine Practitioners issued recommendations that provide veterinary guidance on care of
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Protecting horse health, welfare a common bond
A record-breaking 6,842 veterinary professionals, guests, and exhibitors traveled to San Antonio for the AAEP's 52nd Annual Convention in December.
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APHIS announces $16M in funding to protect animal health
The 2018 Farm Bill provided funding for programs to help prevent animal pests and diseases from entering the United States and to reduce the spread…
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Brush up on oral health with JAVMA supplemental issue
The latest JAVMA supplement will help clinicians make evidence-based diagnostic and treatment recommendations for a wide variety of oral pathologies…
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17 equine health studies share $1.1M in funding
The Morris Animal Foundation is funding 17 new equine research and training grants totaling $1.1 million.
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Morris Animal Foundation funds $4.3 million in animal health studies
Morris Animal Foundation has committed to funding $4.3 million in animal health studies in 2007, up from $4 million
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Euthanasia at Kentucky Derby renews attention to safety
The dramatic breakdown and subsequent euthanasia of Eight Belles, the filly who placed second in the Kentucky Derby, has shone
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Researchers recognized for excellence in orthopedics, nutrition
During the 2016 Merial–National Institutes of Health Veterinary Scholars Symposium, held July 28-31 at The Ohio State University, the AVMA and…
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USDA releases equine industry study results
The Department of Agriculture’s National Animal Health Monitoring System published the first report from its Equine 2015 study,
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Morris Animal Foundation awards $750,000 for studies on horses, alpacas
Morris Animal Foundation announced April 25 that it has awarded grants totaling nearly $750,000 to seven studies on the health of
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Database lists clinical studies on cannabis, cancer, more
Cannabis is just one focus of current clinical trials involving animals, with others focusing on treatments such as stem cells and monoclonal…
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Ongoing Merck equine study reveals 10 years of data
Merck Animal Health's Equine Respiratory Biosurveillance Program has reached the 10-year mark.
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Training in foreign diseases opens students’ eyes
Veterinary student Ashley Hagauer went into veterinary college knowing she wanted to explore career options in public health and regulatory veterinary…
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Updated guidance published on strangles
Strangles, a highly contagious upper respiratory tract disease caused by Streptococcus equi subsp equi, remains one of the most common diseases in…
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States enact equine passport
State livestock health officials in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and
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Putting the science into science-based medicine
Texas A&M University professor Dr. Noah D. Cohen shared with equine practitioners how they can use epidemiologic principles and findings in day-to-day…
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Making racing safer for horses
The number of starts per year and number of years raced in the careers of Thoroughbred racehorses have declined over the past 50 years.
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At a year, AVMA database amassing clinical studies
At a year, the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database has seen success in amassing clinical studies in veterinary medicine.