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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.
Publicity tools for National Pet Dental Health Month
Publicize your good work and boost client visits by getting the word out about National Pet Dental Health Month and your activities and promotions.
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AVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians
The AVMA and Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges consider the Veterinary Workforce Expansion Act (S. 914/H.R. 2206) an important piece…
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Improving human health protection
Veterinarians will soon have more concrete infection control guidelines, thanks to the joint efforts of many individuals, including veterinarians and…
Promotional marketing for National Pet Dental Health Month
Even with limited marketing resources, there are simple steps you can take to generate publicity and excitement for National Pet Dental Health Month…
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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…
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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Commission studies effects of animal feeding operations
The National Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production continues to conduct its two-year study of how concentrated animal feeding operations may…
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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.
Celebrate National Pet Dental Health Month in your clinic
Pet Dental Health Month creates opportunities to educate pet owners about the importance of dental care and oral health.
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In the hot zone
Veterinarians are serving in the small army of public health personnel fighting in West Africa against the largest Ebola virus epidemic
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Disaster response teams returning to Health and Human Services
On Jan. 1, the Department of Health and Human Services will once again be responsible for the National Disaster Medical
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the global control of dog-mediated rabies: A One Health imperative
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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How to control a 'virtual outbreak'
Veterinarians and other experts meet to discuss public perception, reality of FMD
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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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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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USDA releases organic food guidelines
USDA releases organic food guidelines After 10 years and more than 300,000 public comments, the USDA in December 2000
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Global warning system for zoonotic diseases launched
A global early warning system for zoonotic diseases was launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization, World Health
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National Academies of Practice accepts 8 veterinary fellows
The National Academies of Practice, an interdisciplinary organization of health care practitioners and scholars, held an April 17-18 forum on…
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Senators, academics, others embrace one-health approach
Senators, academics, others embrace one-health approach
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CDC devotes a day to veterinary students
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently gave about 250 veterinary students a glimpse of career opportunities in
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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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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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Federal government creates Web site on pandemic influenza
PandemicFlu.gov is the government's new Web site for providing information about pandemic and avian influenza, including information about bird and…
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The future looks bright for veterinary profession
The future looks bright for veterinary profession