Council on Public Health
The Council on Public Health provides expert advice and consultation on issues related to safeguarding animal and public health.
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Public health readiness conference item funded
On July 20-22, the First National Congress on Public Health Readiness is being hosted.
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Public health emergency response guide released
Posted on December 1, 2004 The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has finalized the Public Health Emergency…
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UNDER REVIEWVeterinary opportunities in CDC public health training programs
The AVMA encourages the CDC to continue to provide opportunities for veterinarians and veterinary students in CDC’s public health training programs.…
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Public health and regulatory veterinary medicine continuing education
State and local associations, colleges, and departments of veterinary science should include in CE programs a representative offering of subjects on…
AVMA Public Service Award
This award honors an AVMA member veterinarian for outstanding public service or unusual contributions to public health and regulatory veterinary…
One Health externship opportunities
One Health Externship Opportunities for veterinary students help expand their horizons and get more involved in public health.
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Compendium of measures to prevent disease associated with animals in public settings
The AVMA endorses the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians' 2017 Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with…
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Public policy symposium planned for constituent organizations
In July 2003, the House of Delegates approved Resolution 4
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USDA outreach program targets noncommercial-bird-owning public
There is a national awareness campaign to educate people who raise poultry or exotic birds about the signs of avian influenza
One Health--Preface and Acknowledgements
One Health — a New Professional Imperative Print version Preface and Acknowledgments It has been a special privilege to serve as the Chair of the…
Related Links - SAVMA One Health Challenge
Links that are related to One Health and the SAVMA One Health Project
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One Health Commission reaches out
The One Health Commission has begun inviting individuals and corporations to become members, along with institutions, and is expanding efforts to…
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Triage follows deep cuts
Public health departments, battered by budget cuts, are reducing services and employing fewer people, including veterinarians.
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UNDER REVIEWVeterinary involvement in marine mammal health and welfare
The AVMA encourages the use of appropriately experienced and qualified veterinarians to optimize the health and welfare of marine mammals.
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Therapeutic pet food health claims
The FDA uses enforcement discretion in overseeing certain pet food claims. While many of these could legally be considered drugs, certain claims are…
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Animal health diagnostic center opens in Michigan
Michigan State University in September dedicated the Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health.
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UNDER REVIEWEnvironmental responsibility is a One Health issue
The AVMA supports environmental responsibility, including these specific measures.
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AVMA seeks nominations for 2005 awards
Awards recognize contributions to veterinary organizations, animal welfare, research, and public health
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World health organizations rush to avoid avian influenza pandemic
World health organizations rush to avoid avian influenza pandemicWorld health officials fear that an outbreak of a highly pathogenic strain of the…