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One Health Commission, EPA launch pet health survey
The One Health Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency are working together on the National Pet Health Survey, a research project using…
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Companies, veterinarians, public respond; relief donations to AVMF top $260,000
YOUR FOUNDATION Companies, veterinarians, public respond; relief donations to AVMF top $260,000 …
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Ecosystem health is the goal of Envirovet
This June, the Envirovet Summer Institute will welcome the latest class of veterinarians and veterinary students who will learn how their profession…
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European event advocates one health, prevention
During Europe's first veterinary week, animal health officials got the word out on the issue of animal disease outbreaks and their impact on
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Animal welfare, health policies updated
Animals used in pre-college education should not be subjected to uses that cause any pain, an updated AVMA policy states.
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Military veterinarians focus on 'one health' at symposium
The U.S. Army Veterinary Corps has a key role in military medicine and stability operations as well as humanitarian assistance in today's world, said…
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the benefits of animal vaccination programs in advancing animal and human health
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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Commissioned Corps officers honored
Several U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officers were honored for their work to improve public health.
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Veterinarians warn Congress about dangers of veterinary shortage
Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA executive vice president, was one of four veterinarians to appear before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee
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AVMA cautions against indiscriminate broad bans on livestock antimicrobials
The increase in antimicrobial-resistant pathogens—especially methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus—has Congress searching for a remedy to a…
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Veterinary response teams offer opportunities to volunteer
Many veterinary response teams have evolved in recent years, providing multiple avenues for veterinarians to volunteer in disaster
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One-health wonders
Rear Adm. William S. Stokes is an assistant surgeon general in the U.S. Public Health Service who applies his expertise in laboratory
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Idaho finds plague in domestic cats
The Idaho Division of Public Health identified Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes plague, in six domestic cats in mid-2016.
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One-health wonders
With all the attention of late on veterinarians and physicians collaborating for a more robust public health system, JAVMA News wants to spotlight a…
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Veterinarian honored for work against dangerous pathogens
Lt. Cmdr. Ilana Schafer received the 2017 James H. Steele Veterinary Public Health Award in April at the 66th annual Epidemic Intelligence Service…
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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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Turtle producers fighting in the courts and Capitol to sell hatchlings
Louisiana turtle farmers and lawmakers are trying to end a federal ban on domestic pet turtle hatchling sales.
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One-health Web site debuts
The one-health initiative now has a Web site featuring news, upcoming events, and important information about the movement
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AVMA recognizes excellence in veterinary medicine
During AVMA Convention 2017 this July in Indianapolis, the AVMA bestowed awards to recognize excellence in veterinary medicine.
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One-health wonders
Laura H. Kahn, MD, MPH, MPP, is a general internist who began her career in health care as a registered nurse. She currently is part of the research…
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Reserves of human-use rabies vaccine could alleviate supply worries
An uptick in rabies infections, a swing in the human plasma market, or failure of a human-use vaccine lot to pass regulations could further hurt the…
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Meritorious Service Award goes to Kaplan
The AVMA presented its Meritorious Service Award to Dr. Bruce Kaplan, a staunch advocate of the one-health concept, July 22 at AVMA Convention 2017.
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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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WHO seeks end to antibiotic use without disease
Global health authorities are discouraging use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals in the absence of disease.
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Powdered glove ban takes effect
Federal health officials have banned powdered gloves intended for use in surgery or examinations as well as absorbable powders