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Millions awarded for disease prevention research
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has received nearly $10 million to fund research that would aid in disease surveillance.
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U.S. makes big push to prevent global pandemic
The U.S. Agency for International Development announced Oct. 22 the start of its Emerging Pandemic Threats program, a five-pronged
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World Rabies Day promotes prevention of deadly disease
From a U.S. Navy hospital ship in Latin America to animal hospitals throughout the United States, veterinarians continue working both
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AVMA recognizes leaders in veterinary medicine, animal care
Low-income pet owners, military service, the One Health Initiative, and horse welfare are the causes of four veterinarians who received awards July 11…
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Education is key to combating rise in MRSA
Veterinary clinics, pet owners can help prevent transmission among species
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OSU selects animal-borne disease expert as dean
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has selected a distinguished alumnus to fill its top post.
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FDA adds regulations to reduce Salmonella illness from eggs
New federal regulations require most egg producers to take steps to prevent the spread of Salmonella enteritidis.
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Army veterinary and human health commands merging
The Army is combining some veterinary and human health operations within the next two years. The Army Veterinary Command and
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Health experts call for unified efforts to face climate issues
Human encroachment into uninhabited parts of Southeast Asia exposed people to unusual animals and previously unknown pathogens, and global travel…
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Conservation program looks after mountain gorillas, human neighbors
The University of California-Davis has started the Mountain Gorilla One Health Program in the School of Veterinary Medicine's Wildlife Health Center.
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GHLIT backs SAVMA obesity awareness campaign
But obesity isn't just a human problem. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reports that nearly half the nation's pets are
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Aquatic animal health measures approved
A change in AVMA policy encourages the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to help fund
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One health, from your backyard to the global village
The One Health Initiative has promoted this one-health concept for several years. Now the One Health Commission has been launched to help address,…
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FDA backs legislation to restrict antimicrobial use
Deputy commissioner says growth-promoting use should be phased out
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Specialty boards recognized
The Executive Board approved a recommendation from the Council on Education to grant "continued full recognition"
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Study examining organic, conventional milk production
A four-year, $1 million study will examine the health and welfare of dairy cows at 200 organic farms and 100 conventional farms in New
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Leader in virology, pathology given world veterinary award
Murphy wins second annual Penn Vet World Leadership Award
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American Kennel Club forms health and welfare panel
The American Kennel Club recently formed the AKC Canine Health and Welfare Advisory Panel, primarily to address issues of
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Zoo veterinarians win a seat on House Advisory Panel
The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians is the newest member of the Advisory Panel to the AVMA House of Delegates.
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Ewing honored by CRWAD
Some 480 people attended the 89th annual meeting of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases Dec. 7-9, 2008, in Chicago.
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Affiliated groups meet in Seattle
Forty-four allied or other veterinary-related organizations and 27 alumni groups from universities and colleges convened this year at the 146th AVMA…