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Use of technology in veterinary medicine
The AVMA supports responsible and ethical development and use of technology that can benefit and protect public health, animal health and welfare, and…
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Raising contented cattle makes welfare, production sense
Raising contented cattle makes welfare, production sense "Milking the Golden Cow-Her Comfort" was…
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Antimicrobial sales rise in 2018 but remain down over decade
Data show one-year rises among products for pigs, cattle
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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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Abstracts invited for two international meetings
Organizers of two global veterinary meetings have issued calls for abstracts.
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Pig ears still a Salmonella risk despite interventions
Pig ear treats remain a source of Salmonella after decades of illnesses.
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Specialties proposed, ranitidine drugs contaminated, national disease list drafted
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AVMA joins well-being group, horse sedative approved, electronic health certificates allowed
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Adding up antimicrobial use
The Animal Health Institute reported that 20.5 million pounds of antimicrobials were sold for use
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Get answers: Frequently asked questions about COVID-19
We’ve added two new resources to our COVID-19 webpage: FAQs for veterinarians and veterinary clinics, and for pet owners.
Antimicrobial-resistant pathogens affecting animal health
The AVMA has worked with experts to identify bacteria affecting multiple animal species for which there is evidence of antimicrobial resistance. The…
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Veterinarians could lead sustainability efforts
Despite the veterinary community championing the one-health concept—that human, animal, and environmental health are intertwined—the environmental…
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Report looks to future of veterinary profession
A commission has released a report identifying emerging trends that will affect the veterinary profession over the next generation.
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American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians
Virtual meeting, Oct. 15, 2020
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Recent graduates probe mentoring, leadership issues
Fifty-two recent graduates representing organizations in the AVMA House of Delegates collected their thoughts about mentoring and leadership issues
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Policies up for review: Your input needed
AVMA policy is powered by AVMA members. The review process for eight policies is starting, and the volunteer groups that conduct the review are…
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Report identifies antimicrobial-resistant pathogens impacting animal health
A new report on antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and their impact on animal health is now available for AVMA members to download.
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Guiding drug use, changing practices
When veterinarians are considering how to treat infections, AVMA officials hope a new report will help bring a panel of experts into the room. And…
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In Short
Aquarium cleaner death, anxiety in dogs, and more in the May 1 “In Short” section
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Eliminate nontherapeutic antimicrobial use in agriculture: AMA
Eliminate nontherapeutic antimicrobial use in agriculture: AMA Diversifying its crusade against misuse of…
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Antimicrobial resistance: Slowing and limiting its emergence and spread
As a practice owner, I have been struck by the number of antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections my team and I have seen in our patients.
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How to control a 'virtual outbreak'
Veterinarians and other experts meet to discuss public perception, reality of FMD
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No evidence pets can become ill with COVID-19 virus as it surges in US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials see no evidence that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in people sickens pets or can spread to…