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CDC: Pet frogs associated with Salmonella outbreak
About 80 people in 28 states became ill in a Salmonella outbreak associated with contact with pet frogs between spring and fall
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Pandemic flu policy in place
The AVMA has adopted a policy concerning pandemic influenza readiness.
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WesternU receives full accreditation; decision made on UNAM
The newest veterinary college in the United States was approved for full accreditation March 2 during the AVMA Council on Education spring meeting in…
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AVMA releases FAQ on antimicrobial use and resistance
The AVMA has developed a new document, "Frequently Asked Questions about Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial
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OIE developing minimum veterinary education standards
International organization's work intended to increase safety, improve trade
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AVMA provides guide for pharmaceutical waste disposal
This issue of JAVMA features a pull-out guide intended to help veterinarians establish pharmaceutical disposal practices in their facilities and avoid…
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CDC: Turtles associated with large Salmonella outbreak
Health authorities determined that contact with turtles was associated with a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that caused 135 illnesses but no deaths…
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Slaughter guidelines enforcement called into question
The USDA and industry experts maintain that most of the 150 million head of livestock that are processed each year in inspected facilities are…
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Thousands of veterinarians sign up for new tiered accreditation
USDA reaching out to veterinarians while developing required education
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Students receive awards for research projects
The Morris Animal Foundation announced March 11 the project winners of its Veterinary Student Scholars Program.
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Changes take shape for SAVMA at symposium
Student leaders took a big-picture focus during the 41st annual Student AVMA Educational Symposium March 10-13 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison…
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Mexican veterinary school appealing COE decision
A Mexican veterinary school is appealing an adverse decision made by the AVMA Council on Education at its Feb. 28-March 2 meeting in Schaumburg, Ill.
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Optimism, concern mixed for animal disease tracing network
Dr. W. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, has said that a mandatory animal identification system could save millions of animals and billions of dollars through…
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AAHA conference spans spectrum from Puppy Bowl to 9/11
Serving as a sponsor and advertiser for Puppy Bowl VI, the American Animal Hospital Association kicked off the public phase of a campaign promoting…
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VP candidate would stress AVMA commitment to students
Dr. Jan K. Strother wants to help shape the future of veterinary medicine, which is why she's running—unchallenged—for AVMA vice president.
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AVMA Answers: AVMA Council on Education accreditation
What agencies certify the AVMA Council on Education to establish its authority and legitimacy?
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Speaking different languages
The Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia has pursued AVMA Council on Education accreditation
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Phosphine gas can sicken veterinarians, clinic staff
Michigan health authorities warned that veterinarians and clinic staff can be sickened while treating patients that have eaten some rodent poisons.
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Federal judge tells FDA to re-examine turtle sale regulations
A federal court ruling will make Food and Drug Administration officials re-evaluate the fairness of a ban on the sale of small turtles and eggs.
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Veterinarians vital to disaster relief efforts
In times of mass human casualties following catastrophic natural or man-made disasters, veterinarians and veterinary technicians may
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AVMA global outreach efforts strengthened
An international group dedicated to discussing accreditation of veterinary medical education will reconvene after a three-year hiatus.
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Cornell, China: long-distance partners
Cornell University has agreed to assist the City University of Hong Kong in creating the first veterinary medicine academic program in the Chinese…
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One foodborne pathogen goal met so far
A 10-state surveillance system uncovered fewer illnesses connected with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157 in 2009 than in any of the…
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Connecting animal and human health
The Animal Health Institute and CQ-Roll Call Group hosted a forum April 27 in Washington, D.C., meant to raise awareness about the
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Lawmakers want permanent veterinary officer in DHS
Congress is considering reinstating the chief veterinary officer position at the Department of Homeland Security.