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Needed for public health, despite constraints
Veterinarians are needed for their contributions to public health, but rising educational costs for veterinary students may hinder adaptability
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Veterinary public health fellowship in the works
Throughout her career, Dr. Marguerite Pappaioanou has studied and applied the interconnectedness of human and animal health to improve global health.
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the role of veterinarians in advancing One Health—A global public good
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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'Animals helping people; people helping animals' Delta Society to explore influence of animals on human health
Delta Society to explore influence of animals on human health
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Integrated pest management
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a component of One Health, and the AVMA supports science-based integrated pest management programs and practices…
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AVMF puts mission into action
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation sponsored animal-related events in several communities this past fall as
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Vital funding for lab network added to Farm Bill
Legislation authorizing what the AVMA believes to be much-needed funding for a national laboratory network safeguarding animal and
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Recalls of pet food rise on the radar
Recalls of pet food are not increasing, but awareness of them might be. The primary cause of these recalls is Salmonella contamination, which could…
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LEGENDS: The accidental epidemiologist
Dr. Calvin W. Schwabe fathered a generation of veterinary epidemiologists
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Crisis communication
The American Horse Council and American Association of Equine Practitioners, along with state and federal health officials, are developing a proactive…
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Notification to the veterinarian of violative residues in foods of animal origin
Veterinarians have an essential role in preventing such violations and ensuring the appropriate and judicious use of pharmaceuticals on food animal…
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Disease risks change since SARS
A report published in June indicates that socioeconomic and environmental changes in East and Southeast Asia could reduce the
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Smithsonian exhibition shows veterinarians’ roles
A traveling exhibition shows visitors how veterinary medicine affects their lives, and describes the bond between humans and animals.
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Study shines spotlight on neutering
Publication earlier this year of a study that found higher incidences of certain cancers and musculoskeletal disorders
Workplace Hazard Communications
Veterinarians and their staff routinely work with hazardous substances. Make sure your practice is compliant with workplace hazard communications…
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Auxiliary promotes veterinary care for National Pet Week
“Love Your Pet, See Your Vet” is the message that the Auxiliary to the AVMA will be spreading for National Pet Week 2013, May 5-11.
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The fat factor
In veterinary practice, the problem of overweight pets has become a steady undercurrent.
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LEGENDS: Innovator in nutrition
Small animal medicine and the pet food industry were still in their infancy in the early 20th century when Dr. Mark L. Morris Sr. began developing…
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Rodenticide use, risks may change
Federal regulators are trying to reduce consumer access to second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides and require that home-use rodenticides come…
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Meet your new neighbors
More and more, veterinarians are being called to treat chickens kept in urban and suburban neighborhoods where no food animal
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Herding Cat Owners
Too few pets, particularly cats, are visiting veterinary clinics, according to groups trying to increase their preventive care.
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Pig virus can spread through packing plants
A virus that infected U.S. pigs for the first time can spread through livestock trailers contaminated at packing
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Calories to appear on pet food labels
Calorie counts will soon start appearing on the labels of almost all dog and cat foods and treats, helping pet owners and veterinarians to compare…