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Congress works to support veterinarians and other first responders to bioterrorist threats
Congress works to support veterinarians and other first responders to bioterrorist threats
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The anthrax detectives
Unlike most people, Dr. Martin Hugh-Jones looks forward to getting bloody swabs in the mail. He collects them to track anthrax.
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Terrorism law includes penalties for extremists targeting animal-related businesses
Legilation penalizes extremists who vandalize laboratories, furriers, farms, and other animal-related businesses
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Veterinarians key to bioterrorism preparedness initiatives
Veterinarians are essential to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's bioterrorism preparedness initiatives
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Bioterrorism expert says U.S. agriculture vulnerable to attack
Because of Sept. 11, the nation is acutely aware that its enemies will go to any length to strike at the United States
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FDA seeks comments on evaluating antimicrobial animal drugs guidance
Posted on October 1, 2002 The Food and Drug Administration announced on Sept. 11 the availability of a draft guidance document "Guidance for the…
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Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues holds first meeting
The newly formed AVMA Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues recently held its first meeting
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Report calls for plan to protect U.S. agriculture from terrorism - December 1, 2002
Posted on November 15, 2002 A report by the National Academy of Sciences' National Research Council underscores America's vulnerability to…
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Veterinary participation in emergency response plans is vital
Posted on December 15, 2002 Input from veterinarians essential to protecting human, animal health In times of crisis, veterinarians help protect…
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A profession at the crossroads?
Veterinarians apply their expertise in a range of fields, often with little recognition.
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'We're looking for zebras now'
America's sense of security came crashing down with the World Trade Center and the airliners that struck the Pentagon
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LSU laboratory vandalized; animal extremist group claims responsibility
FBI investigating incident as act of domestic terrorism
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Challenges immense for infectious disease research in large animals
The challenges of using mice for infectious disease research are minor when compared with studies involving large animals.
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Army veterinarian is military's man with the plan
The Department of Defense established the U.S. Northern Command with the mission of homeland defense
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Veterinary medicine a key component of Bush's new policy defending U.S. agriculture from terrorism
President Bush has introduced a policy for protecting America's agriculture and food from terrorist attacks
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Physician to speak on bioterrorism at AVMA convention
With the threat of bioterrorism on the rise, Gregory A. Poland, MD, seeks to strip boundaries between human health care professionals
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Physician speaks on agroterrorism, bioterrorism
Animal and human medical communities must communicate more posted September 1, 2005 "I'm very interested in what I'm going to call the…
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Purdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program in homeland security
Veterinarians involved in emergency response can earn a graduate certificate from Purdue University.
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Watching for signs, symptoms of disease
Before the 2004 G8 Summit of industrial nations in Savannah, Ga., the number of patients showing symptoms consistent with viral
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Two new, one updated backgrounder released by AVMA
Backgrounders on African swine fever and classical swine fever are now available by visiting the AVMA Web site,
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One-health wonders
Dr. David Franz is vice president and chief biological scientist for the Midwest Research Institute, where he deals with business activities…
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DHS giving $44 million for zoonotic disease, food safety research
The Department of Homeland Security announced in mid-February that Kansas State University, Texas A&M University, and the University of Minnesota will…
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Training in foreign and emerging animal diseases
Veterinarians must be adequately prepared to recognize foreign animal diseases, emerging or reemerging diseases, or animal disease resulting from an…
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Zoonotic disease education
The AVMA supports zoonotic disease education programs for physicians, allied health professionals, veterinarians, and other animal care professionals…
Plague FAQ
Human Plague frequently asked questions: Plague is an infectious disease of animals and humans caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.