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Animal health laboratories aid testing for COVID-19 in people
Veterinary diagnostic laboratories are helping overwhelmed public health laboratories identify COVID-19 in people. One—the Oklahoma Animal Disease…
Pet dental health toolkit
Do your clients know how important dental care is to their pet's health? Use these tools to educate and encourage them to schedule the exams,…
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AVMA resources for National Pet Dental Health Month
The AVMA has developed a plethora of resources for National Pet Dental Health Month in February that also are available year-round to promote dental…
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Betty White, Morris foundation campaign for pet dental health
Actress Betty White helps a Colorado nonprofit to make pet owners aware of their animals' oral health
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Federal antimicrobial resistance program expanding into animal, environmental health
Federal health agencies plan to expand drug resistance testing and analysis to include pathogens in pet food, livestock feed, and surface waters.
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AVMA tools help you celebrate Pet Dental Health Month
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and AVMA's free toolkit will help get your practice ready.
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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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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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Animal sentinels sounding the alert
Veterinarians are accustomed to protecting animal health, but in some instances, animals end up protecting human health.
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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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Study identifies bacteria in feline plaque
A study has identified 267 bacterial species associated with health, gingivitis, or mild periodontitis in feline plaque.
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Pet dental care to be highlighted in February
During February - National Pet Dental Health Month, veterinarians are encouraged to make an extra effort to educate their clients and community
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AAVMC recognizes excellence in academic veterinary medicine
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2016 recipients of five awards during its Annual Conference March 4-6 in…
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University of Florida presents awards to alumnae
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine recognized three alumnae May 28 with its 2016 Distinguished Awards.
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WSAVA takes on brachycephaly, dentistry, dog and cat meat trade
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has focused attention on the issues facing brachycephalic dogs, released global guidelines for…
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Questions remain as canine respiratory disease cases fall
The outbreak of atypical canine infectious respiratory infectious disease complex (aCIRDC) that grabbed the nation’s attention late last year appears…
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State diagnostic laboratories protect all creatures, great and small
Together with veterinary practices, state and commercial diagnostic laboratories across the country have helped drive the growth of veterinary…
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1935 - 1945
Information on food-producing animals was a mainstay of JAVMA during this decade.
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Four veterinary scientists recognized with AVMA research awards
The AVMA honored Drs. Jim E. Riviere, Nicholas (Nick) Jeffery, Natasha Olby, and Boaz Arzi with 2023 AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions to…
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Disease-associated gene variants widespread across dog breeds
Genetic panel testing has found that mutations or markers associated with disorders in certain dog breeds also occur in other breeds
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University of Illinois creates rapid saliva test for COVID-19 virus
I-COVID, a rapid saliva-based test for the COVID-19 virus that was developed at the University of Illinois, has been approved under the Federal Drug…
Pet dental care talking points
Use these talking points as guidance for interviews with the media to emphasize the need for preventive dental care.
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1995 - 2005
This decade was a time of relatively high caseloads, allowing for continued accumulation of case experience.
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Editing Animals
Recent gene-editing technologies are being used to create mice that model human genetic diseases, Holstein cattle lacking horns, and current research…