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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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Mahr calls for 'one health' initiative
Dr. Roger K. Mahr told the AVMA House of Delegates convened in Hawaii July 14 that, as AVMA president, he would work toward forming a national…
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USDA releases 2005 Animal Health Report
The Department of Agriculture has released the 2005 U.S. Animal Health Report, its second annual national overview of the health of domestic animals.
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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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U.S. veterinarians help jump-start Afghan animal health clinic
Armed with a desire to help rebuild the veterinary infrastructure in Afghanistan, Dr. Susan B. Chadima recently volunteered her veterinary expertise…
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Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority
The AVMA is stepping up its advocacy for federal laws advancing animal welfare and public health.
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Reminder: ECP not approved for use in animals
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine has received reports that certain pharmacies and veterinarians have compounded…
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The next generation of veterinary research
Even though Dr. Peter C. Doherty is the only veterinarian to ever receive the Nobel Prize—sharing it with Swiss immunologist and pathologist Rolf…
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Merial, Bayer end lawsuits over advertising
Merial and Bayer Animal Health have agreed to retract certain advertising claims to settle lawsuits that they recently filed against one another.
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Devastating flu, ongoing harm
This past spring’s highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak was the largest animal health emergency in U.S. history
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1965 - 1975
The period of 1965-1975 could be characterized as a time when part of the foundation for the present-day one-health initiative was laid, as new…
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Veterinarians seeking human rabies vaccinations, titer tests, have options
Physicians, local health departments, and travel clinics may offer pre-exposure human rabies vaccinations to veterinarians and their staff.…
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UK leads by example when it comes to wellness
As the U.S. veterinary medical profession grapples with how to measure and address the prevalence of mental illness and distress among practitioners,…
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Senators, academics, others embrace one-health approach
Senators, academics, others embrace one-health approach
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Gorilla conservation project takes 'one-health' approach
The similarities between a cat and a 450-pound gorilla are few. Still, the animals' physiologies are such that clinical lessons learned from treating…
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Comments sought on microchipping
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced that it will accept comments regarding the use of microchipping
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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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Wild horse, burro population still out of control
Overpopulation of wild horses and burros has been a major focus for the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management as grazing land begins…
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Veterinarians push against restriction of ketamine
The AVMA and many members have submitted comments emphasizing the importance of access to ketamine ahead of a review by a World Health Organization…
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Monograph on macrocyclic lactones released
The U.S. Pharmacopeia has released a free monograph on macrocyclic lactones.
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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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AVMA considers revising policy on feral cats
The AVMA is considering revisions to its policy on “Free-roaming Abandoned and Feral Cats” in hopes of building consensus among stakeholders.
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Veterinary ethics in review
Veterinarians are finding themselves having to explain their responsibilities under the Veterinarian's Oath.
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Recognized for excellence
During the AVMA Annual Convention this July in Boston, the AVMA gave awards to a number of individuals and two organizations to recognize excellence…
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Casey leads Biomedical Sciences Corps
Colonel Theresa M. Casey has been appointed to brigadier general and will become the first general in the Air Force