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Lawmakers press for permanent ban on 'downer' livestock
Congress is considering legislation permanently banning nonambulatory animals from the human food supply.
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Dog with screwworms brought to Mississippi
The Mississippi state veterinarian recently reported a case of screwworm infestation in a dog.
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The dangers of improper drug disposal
Drug pollution is altering and hurting marine life in the U.S. and increasing the risk of antimicrobial resistance, which could harm animals and…
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Veterinarians have a role in global food security, Association says
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting April 5-6, approved the new "AVMA Policy on Global Food Security."
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Get ready before lava flow or another natural disaster hits home
The lava flowing through homes in Hawaii is one of the latest in a series of natural disasters that have struck the United States over the course of…
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In Short
PrimeBee, a vaccination method for honeybees and other pollinators, could protect the insects from bacterial diseases that can cause disastrous hive…
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Alliance of emergency responders presents service awards
The National Alliance of State Animal and Agricultural Emergency Programs presented the NASAAEP Service Award to Drs. Arnold L. Goldman and Warren…
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Media blitz with AVMA president brings veterinary expertise to the opioid discussion
With opioid issues top-of-mind for millions of Americans, the AVMA seized an opportunity to bring the veterinary perspective to the forefront in a…
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December webinars: Ways to help your community
This blog was updated 12/10/2018 to reflect changes made to the webinar "Caring for Pets of the Sick and Elderly: Leadership in your Community".…
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Speakers at NMC meeting emphasize technology, research
The 41st annual meeting of the National Mastitis Council provided information on new and exciting opportunities on mastitis control
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Some veterinarians at increased risk of avian influenza virus infection
Veterinarians who work with birds are at an increased risk for avian influenza infection and should be among those with priority
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FSIS wants to privatize some pig slaughter duties
Proposed regulations would shift food inspection duties in swine slaughter from federal employees to private ones.
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USDA finalizes screwworm rule
The Department of Agriculture has issued a final ruling requiring certain animals that are imported from regions of the world that
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Topical use of nitrofurans banned by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration will soon prohibit all uses of nitrofuran drugs in food-producing animals
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Reptile owner donates blood, passes on lethal Salmonella infection
The New England Journal of Medicine reports that a snake is the source of a Salmonella organism that infected two platelet recipients
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USDA awards funds to support rural veterinary services
The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced Nov. 21, 2017, that it has awarded 13 grants to support rural…
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Report calls for plan to protect U.S. agriculture from terrorism - December 1, 2002
Posted on November 15, 2002 A report by the National Academy of Sciences' National Research Council underscores America's vulnerability to…
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June webinars: Live and on-demand education for you
Expert insight and free CE Lifelong learning keeps veterinarians up to date on the latest developments in veterinary medicine, and helps you thrive…
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Foot and mouth disease
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of worldwide concern. View AVMA's recommendations for FMD preparedness and…
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Food Industry Animal Welfare Program assembled
Posted on April 15, 2002 The Food Marketing Institute and the National Council of Chain Restaurants have joined forces for the purpose of…
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Antimicrobial stewardship definition and core principles
These principles can be used to develop antimicrobial stewardship plans in any veterinary practice setting.
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First veterinarian chosen as TED fellow
To be a TED fellow, you must be recognized as a rising star in your field, someone who offers a novel approach to addressing
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AVMA welfare director joins OIE panel on slaughter, depopulation
An AVMA staff member is representing North America on a panel that is drafting revisions to international standards on slaughter and emergency killing…
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Carfentanil linked to 1,200 human deaths
In 10 states, more than 1,200 people died in one year from overdoses connected with an opioid used to sedate large animals.
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Officials identify suspect in theft of infectious agent from MSU laboratory
Veterinarians and pork producers TO REMAIN ALERT for suspicious illnesses