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Final guidance on anthelmintics use available
The Food and Drug Administration has issued three final guidance documents regarding the use of anthelmintics
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Human and animal medicine meet on the bridge
The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine hosted a symposium, The Bridge Between Veterinary Medicine and Human Health,
Lyme disease
Transmitted through tick bites, Lyme disease can be hard to detect and cause serious, recurring health issues. It's best to prevent it by preventing…
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1915 - 1925
The earliest issues of JAVMA saw little difference from its predecessor, the American Veterinary Review.
Pet ownership
Our pets can’t speak for themselves. As owners, we take on a responsibility to advocate for them and provide the support they need to live healthy,…
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USDA proposes allowing more substances in organic livestock
The Department of Agriculture is proposing to permit additional substances, including those used in a number of medical
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LEGENDS: The accidental epidemiologist
Dr. Calvin W. Schwabe fathered a generation of veterinary epidemiologists
Service, emotional support, and therapy animals
Understanding the varied roles of service, emotional support, and therapy animals helps veterinary teams provide care and advice consistent with each…
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Delegates revise policies on transport of research animals, antiparasitic resistance
The AVMA House of Delegates approved revisions to AVMA policies on transportation of research animals and on antiparasitic resistance during the…
Common Diseases of Poultry
Common diseases of poultry for the backyard poultry resource.
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UNDER REVIEWGuidelines for responsible pet ownership
Owning a pet is a privilege and should result in a mutually beneficial relationship. The benefits of pet ownership come with responsibilities.
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A library of livestock heritage
Livestock breeding has followed narrow lines to improve production, and dozens of breeds have fallen out of favor.
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Kocan honored for tick-borne disease research
The Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases
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Map shows heartworm rates continue to increase in hot spots, new locations
According to the recently released 2022 American Heartworm Society (AHS) Heartworm Incidence Map, rates have continued to trend upward in both…
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Abstracts invited for two international meetings
Organizers of two global veterinary meetings have issued calls for abstracts.
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Novartis sues Internet pharmacies for prescription drug violations
Posted on May 1, 2002 Novartis Animal Health U.S. is suing three Internet retailers of pet care products for trademark infringement, false…
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USDA requires new test for tickborne horse disease
Posted on May 15, 2003 In May, the Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service started requiring horses imported into…
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AAHA updates Canine Life Stage Guidelines
Veterinary teams should consider each dog’s age and lifestyle factors when making recommendations on care, according to the document.
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Banfield: Few pets allergic to food; flea, environmental allergies rise
Food allergies affect just 0.2 percent of dogs and 0.1 percent of cats, according to the 2018 State of Pet Health Report from Banfield Pet Hospital.
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Willingham chosen to lead new Ross One Health Center
At our One Health Center, we plan to study (zoonotic) diseases to understand how different infectious agents affect people’s health
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Volunteer for Our Oath in Action projects
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is seeking volunteers this fall for Our Oath in Action, a veterinary outreach program with projects across…
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EPA responds to public comments on spot-on flea and tick products
The Environmental Protection Agency has responded to comments on its action plan to address safety concerns with spot-on pesticides used to control…
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Heartworm prevention: How our language influences care
AVMA’s suite of language tools helps you choose the best words to communicate with clients. In this video, see how a team member’s choice of words…
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Heartworm guidance could change
The American Heartworm Society’s president, Dr. Christopher J. Rehm, said in an interview following this year’s AHS triennial symposium he expects the…