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Farm bill delivers victory for veterinary medicine
The nation’s new farm bill creates critical programs to improve animal health and enhance the nation’s ability to prevent and respond to animal…
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Salmonella declines since HACCP implementation
Since the implementation of HACCP, the presence of Salmonella in raw meat and poultry products has declined
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AVMA presents Excellence Awards for 2019
During AVMA Convention 2019 this August in Washington, D.C., a number of individuals received AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions in areas such…
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Ag high schools draw urban students to animal care
The 16-year-old is interested in becoming a veterinary surgeon, although that interest is split between large and small animal medicine.
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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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Staying relevant in cattle care
The dean at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is particularly concerned that veterinarians have not generated data that…
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President-elect candidates make their case
In the following interviews, they share their views of the AVMA and veterinary medicine.
Backyard chickens 101
A quick guide for small animal veterinarians to provide veterinary care for backyard chickens and urban poultry flocks.
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Rinderpest nearly eradicated worldwide
A disease that killed millions of cattle and contributed to the development of modern veterinary medicine could soon be the first animal disease…
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FDA exploring safety aspects of cloned animals
FDA exploring safety aspects of cloned animals
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FDA launches online Safety Reporting Portal for foods and animal drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has developed the new Safety Reporting Portal at www.safetyreporting.hhs.gov to allow online reporting of safety…
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UNDER REVIEWAABP judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in cattle
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.
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Welfare policies revised and adopted
The AVMA has revised several of its food animal welfare policies and adopted a policy concerning the use of electromuscular disruption devices (eg,…
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AABP honors standouts
In Vancouver, the AABP recognized seven members deserving of the association's top honors.
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Protecting pigs, cultivating consumers
Dr. Peter Davies said people working in animal agriculture are being portrayed as villains and profiteers of an unsustainable and unacceptable system.
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Salmon could show path for transgenic animals
James D. Murray, PhD, thinks it is clear that genetic engineering of food animals could improve human and animal health and help to feed a growing…
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BSE: Could it happen here? Experts say probably not
As BSE continues its spread in Europe, US authorities are fine-tuning defensive actions to prevent the arrival and spread of the disease
Veterinarians and public health
In addition to caring for animals, veterinarians are critical to public health. We contribute to medical discovery, protect people and animals from…
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FDA considering approval of genetically engineered salmon
Some veterinarians & consumer advocates want more data before genetically engineered salmon are sold in the U.S
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PRRS elimination, public education are goals for new AASV president
Dr. Paul D. Ruen said improving the health and well-being of pigs will always be swine veterinarians' top objective.
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Groups provide new guidance on antimicrobials
The AVMA, Canadian VMA, and Federation of Veterinarians of Europe are calling for continuous monitoring of antimicrobial use and resistance at a…
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AASV guiding members around black holes, in new directions - April 15, 2001
AASV guiding members around black holes, in new directions The American Association of Swine Veterinarians imparted
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Gains for animal health in farm bill
Recently passed federal legislation will improve national animal disease detection and response capabilities.
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Where rubber meets the road
In an ideal world, every veterinarian would communicate effectively, demonstrate business acumen, and act ethically.
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Welfare on the farm: Treating pain and distress in food animals
Public concern over the use and treatment of food animals in the United States has been building for years