What Is Public Health / One Health?
Find out what is public health and One Health? Why does it relate to veterinarians?
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Nov. 3 is One Health Day
The One Health Commission, One Health Initiative team, and One Health Platform encourage individuals and groups worldwide to mark Nov. 3 by…
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CDC’s One Health framework progresses as One Health Day nears
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling for public input on a national plan for coordinating a One Health response to national…
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AVMA, pediatrics academy collaborate toward one health
The AVMA and American Academy of Pediatrics adopted a joint statement, “The Value of Professional Collaboration in Protecting the Health of People and…
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World Rabies Day: ‘All for 1, One Health for All’
The theme of the 17th annual World Rabies Day, “All for 1, One Health for All,” highlights the need for collaboration and strengthening health systems…
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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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AVES announces name change to reflect One Health mission
The American Veterinary Epidemiology Society (AVES) has changed its name to the American Veterinary One Health Society (AVOHS). The association…
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Panel takes One Health approach to combating antimicrobial resistance
The executive director of the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB) briefed the AVMA House of Delegates…
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Congress approves development of national One Health coordination plan, other veterinary funding priorities
Language supported by the AVMA in new legislation will coordinate federal activities aimed at combating zoonotic disease outbreaks. The measure was…
Veterinarians: Protecting the health of animals and people
Veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people.
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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…
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Midwest Veterinary Supply sentenced to one year probation, pays $11M for misbranded drugs
Minnesota-based drug company Midwest Veterinary Supply recently was sentenced to one year of probation and agreed to pay more than $11 million in…
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History of discrimination continues to impact LGBT health
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender veterinarians face the same wellness issues other practitioners do, with the added concern that a history of…
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Wildfire smoke endangers animal health
Smoke from the worst wildfire season in Canada's history has been triggering air quality alerts throughout the United States, threatening human and…
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Tips for team-based veterinary health care
The session “Leveraging the Veterinary Team: A Case Study of Team-Based Veterinary Healthcare” on October 24 at the 2023 AVMA Veterinary Business and…
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Global Health Summit to focus on infectious diseases, biodiversity
Infectious diseases and the importance of biodiversity is the theme for the 2023 Global Health Summit (GHS), slated for Monday, July 17, during AVMA…
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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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Zoetis receives $15.3M grant to improve livestock health in Africa
Zoetis announced in March that the company received a $15.3 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to further develop and integrate…
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Report: Animal health industry experiencing highly competitive labor market
A new report from Brakke Consulting shows more than half the U.S. animal health industry saw a higher employee turnover rate in 2022.
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American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians – October 19, 2023
The American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians (AAFSPHV) held a virtual meeting on October. 19. The AAFSPHV presented awards…
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American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians – Oct. 19, 2022
The American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians held a virtual meeting on Oct. 19. The AAFSPHV presented an award and seated…
Mars Veterinary Health, AVMA, and industry leaders unveil the Positive Pet Care Guide
Today, an industry-wide working group led by Mars Veterinary Health and the AVMA released the Positive Pet Care Guide – a new resource aimed at…
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Health screening test rolled out for brachycephalic dog breeds
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, in partnership with the University of Cambridge and The Kennel Club in the U.K., is offering the Respiratory…
Dr. Boaz Arzi named recipient of 2023 AVMF/EveryCat Health Foundation Research Award
The AVMA today honored Dr. Boaz Arzi, professor and chief of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery service at the UC-Davis School of Veterinary…