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Veterinarians and public health
In addition to caring for animals, veterinarians are critical to public health. We contribute to medical discovery, protect people and animals from…
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U.S. Public Health Service honors 19
The U.S. Public Health Service honored 19 veterinarians for their work in emergencies and health campaigns.
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Convention-goers get a peek at DC Public Health Lab
Kicking off the tour was Tony Tran, PHL director and a doctor of public health, who described some of the laboratory's activities.
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CDC honors veterinarian for public health defense
Dr. Jesse Bonwitt, veterinary epidemiologist in the Poxvirus and Rabies Branch of the CDC Division of High Consequence Pathogens and Pathobiology,…
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Murphy leading AVMA Division of Animal and Public Health
Dr. Mike Murphy, most recently a veterinary medical officer with the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the Food and Drug Administration, joined the…
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Obituary: One-health advocate, public health leader dies
Dr. Lisa A. Conti, director of strategic initiatives and the first chief science officer at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer…
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American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians
Virtual meeting, Oct. 14
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Public health careers on display for veterinary students at CDC event
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted the 2019 Veterinary Student Day seminar Jan. 13-14 at its headquarters in Atlanta.
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Public health experts say now is the time to advocate on drug resistance
As the threat of the pandemic fades, Dr. Morrison said, the threat of antimicrobial resistance persists.
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Mental health tools for stressful times
Self-care isn’t negotiable, especially during times like these, said Jen Brandt, PhD, the director of well-being, diversity, and inclusion initiatives…
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National Academies of Practice advances interprofessional health care
The mission of the NAP calls for distinguished professionals to advance interprofessional health care
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Bill would increase health screening for dog importation
Citing data from the CDC, an AVMA announcement indicates less than 1% of the million-plus dogs entering the U.S. each year are inspected for rabies,…
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AVMA Animal Health Studies Database reaches 5 years, 500 listings
This June, the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database is marking the fifth anniversary of its launch. The AAHSD also recently surpassed 500 listings of…
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States shift from travel health form with no one clear alternative
Fulfilling requests from clients for health forms for their pets when travelling domestically may not be as simple as it used to be, now that states…
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Veterinary medicine and COVID-19: ‘A lot of lessons here’
SARS-CoV-2 isn’t the first coronavirus pandemic veterinarians have faced. They dealt with a coronavirus outbreak that killed millions of pigs from…
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Pet store puppies remain a source of drug-resistant Campylobacter
Public health investigators found that pet store dogs have been a source of drug-resistant Campylobacter infections in humans for the past decade.
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AVMA Convention goes all virtual
Citing COVID-19 as a continuing public health concern, AVMA leaders have decided to shift the 2021 AVMA Annual Convention to a full virtual meeting…
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USDA awards $7M for loan repayment to address shortage areas
The Department of Agriculture announced in late November that 74 food animal and public health veterinarians will receive educational loan assistance…
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COVID vaccine an immunological moonshot
Developing and distributing a vaccine for a novel coronavirus that has killed more than a million people globally has the potential of becoming the…
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2019 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats released
To help veterinary practitioners navigate the complex and changing world of veterinary dentistry, the American Animal Hospital Association has…
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Enjoy cuddly moments, with caution against disease risks
Agritourism is a growing business, and state and local fairs attract millions of guests. The public’s interactions with livestock and other animals…
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One-health visionary receives AVMA Award
Dr. Roger K. Mahr proposed initiative that led to One Health Commission
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FDA open to possibility of legalizing some cannabis products
The FDA plan features a public hearing set for May 31 to gather stakeholder input.
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COVID-19 a year later: How the veterinary profession adapted
In this issue, JAVMA News seeks to tell stories of the hard work of veterinary clinicians and researchers, clinic staff members, and students who have…
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National Academies of Practice accepts two veterinary fellows
The National Academies of Practice, an interdisciplinary organization of health care practitioners and scholars, held a March 7-9 forum in Atlanta on…