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As time goes by
Equine medicine has certainly come a long way. While ice bandages and rest were the best treatments for many musculoskeletal ailments at midcentury,…
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the global control of dog-mediated rabies: A One Health imperative
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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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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Sen. Moran wins AVMA Advocacy Award
AVMA leadership presented Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas with the 2014 AVMA Advocacy Award on Dec. 12, 2014, for championing veterinary medicine in…
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International joint statements address horse slaughter, rabies in dogs
The AVMA has adopted a joint statement on horse slaughter with the Canadian and Mexican veterinary associations and a joint statement on rabies in…
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New Salmonella serotype identified
Research intended to find Salmonella organisms in certain organs included in some ground beef led to the discovery of a new serotype.
Antibiotic use is changing. Talk to your veterinarian.
Talk to a veterinarian about responsible use of antibiotics in animals. Veterinary oversight helps preserve antimicrobial effectiveness in fighting…
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Senators, academics, others embrace one-health approach
Senators, academics, others embrace one-health approach
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King leaving Ohio State this fall
Dr. Lonnie J. King will step down from his position as dean of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine this August.
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In the hot zone
Veterinarians are serving in the small army of public health personnel fighting in West Africa against the largest Ebola virus epidemic
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Association advocates ‘one health’ to White House
The AVMA sent a letter to the White House in March advocating a one-health approach in addressing zoonotic diseases.
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Study to assess veterinarians’ exposure to toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis has been linked epidemiologically with schizophrenia and has been associated with the risk of suicide, and the suicide rate within the…
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The sphere of public health
The sphere of public health is low-hanging fruit for veterinarians considering a transition out of clinical practice, Dr. Heather N. Fowler said.
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National Academies of Practice accepts 8 veterinary fellows
The National Academies of Practice, an interdisciplinary organization of health care practitioners and scholars, held an April 17-18 forum on…
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Veterinarian honored for efforts against rabies
A veterinarian and lieutenant in the U.S. Public Health Service was honored in April for his domestic and international work to prevent and control…
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NBAF under construction, due in 2022
Construction of a $1.25 billion foreign animal disease laboratory began May 27 with a groundbreaking in Manhattan, Kansas.
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AVMA produces multitude of videos, podcasts
The AVMA produces a multitude of videos for veterinarians and the public as well as the Animal Tracks series of podcasts for pet owners.
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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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Diesch wins agriculture prize
Dr. Stanley Diesch (Minnesota ‘56) recently became only the third veterinarian to win the Siehl Prize for Excellence in Agriculture.
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The votes are in
In Boston, the House of Delegates filled vacancies on AVMA councils and the House Advisory Committee.
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Volunteer for Our Oath in Action projects
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is seeking volunteers this fall for Our Oath in Action, a veterinary outreach program with projects across…
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1995 - 2005
Zoonotic disease and terrorism figure prominently in the pages of JAVMA News from 1995-2005.
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2005 - 2015
Avian influenza bookends the decade concluding with the JAVMA’s centennial in 2015.
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1925 - 1935
With Dr. Horace Preston Hoskins as editor from 1923-1939, “The JAVMA then entered a lengthy period of growth and renovation” according to the book…