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Surveillance, diagnostics unaffected by lab closures
The federal laboratory closures will not affect surveillance or diagnostic reference testing.
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USDA launches avian influenza project
The Department of Agriculture is contributing $5 million to establish a research and education project to help prevent and control avian influenza.
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Auburn is home to new agro- and biodefense program
The Animal Health and Agro-/Bio-Defense Program at Auburn University is a new element in the national network of U.S. government agencies and…
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1955 - 1965
The late 1950s and early 1960s saw a flurry of technological and sociological changes in the United States.
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The versatility of the wildlife veterinarian
Dr. Patrice Klein is a wildlife veterinarian who has worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. Department of…
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Avian-type influenza sickens cats, veterinarian
An avian-type influenza virus had infected 386 cats at a temporary quarantine facility for cats from Animal Care Centers of New York City shelters as…
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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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OIE: HPAI spreading; other diseases remain problems
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is a rising global concern, spreading more quickly since early 2017.
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Genome roundup
This past December, scientists completed a first draft of the genome sequence of the chimpanzee.
Transporting Livestock
Thousands of livestock animals are transported every day across the U.S. When considering interstate or international travel for your livestock, plan…
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Multistate surveillance system in place for West Nile virus
Multistate surveillance system in place for West Nile virus
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Reptile owner donates blood, passes on lethal Salmonella infection
The New England Journal of Medicine reports that a snake is the source of a Salmonella organism that infected two platelet recipients
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British journals explore link between animal, human health
Avian influenza had yet to steal the stage last spring when two biomedical journals began planning joint issues about the relationship between animal…
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USDA awards $2.4 million to support rural veterinary services
Among the recipients, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners received its second grant to provide workshops on business management for…
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In Short
The 2019 annual meeting of AVMA voting members will be held Friday, Jan. 11, from 8:30-10 a.m. CST
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USDA tracking bird flu spillover events in mammals
Mountain lions, bottlenose dolphins, and striped skunks are among a long list of wild animals infected during the largest outbreak of highly…
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Tug-of-war
Steps must be taken to turn tide of public-microbial war posted February 1, 2005 The ongoing avian influenza epidemic in Southeast Asia is…
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Bill seeks to strengthen US foreign animal disease response
Bipartisan legislation would increase funding, up to $265 million, for federal programs aimed at preventing and combating destructive foreign animal…
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Robertson honored for achievements in microbiology
The 95th annual meeting of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases, Dec. 7-9, 2014, in Chicago honored Donald C. Robertson, PhD
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Problems persist with federal veterinary workforce numbers
GAO: Not enough veterinarians to respond to animal disease emergency
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More dogs, cats infected with SARS-CoV-2
In July, pets in Arizona, California, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin became the most recent confirmed positive…
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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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West Nile virus survives winter; no surprise, says CDC
Testing of mosquitoes in New York City and a dead red-tailed hawk in
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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…