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Urgency to defuse the ‘feral swine bomb’ of wild pigs
Feral pigs are a destructive and dangerous invasive species in 38 states costing the United State an estimated $1.5 billion annually in damages and…
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Report details Wildlife Services’ handling of nuisance animals
The federal Wildlife Services program lethally removed 62,000 coyotes as nuisance animals last year. Coyotes reportedly kill more than 300,000…
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DOT proposes to let airlines limit service animals to trained dogs
Rules published in January by the Department of Transportation would define service animals as dogs trained to perform work or tasks for people with…
SARS-CoV-2 in animals
Learn about how the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 affects animals, and how to keep pets safe during the pandemic.
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No evidence pets can become ill with COVID-19 virus as it surges in US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials see no evidence that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in people sickens pets or can spread to…
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Equine veterinarian runs for governor in North Dakota
She describes herself as an independent who combines the good ideas of the Democratic and Republican parties into a platform unique to North Dakota,…
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FDA seeks comments on draft antimicrobial use guide, feed directive process
A draft federal guidance document advocates for eliminating some antimicrobial uses and increasing veterinarian involvement in the use of…
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In the wake of the tsunami
On Dec. 26, 2004, an earthquake in the Indian Ocean created a tsunami that took the lives of thousands upon thousands of people in
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Latest COVID-19 update emailed to our members
AVMA is committed to keeping the veterinary community informed during the COVID-19 emergency. Read the latest email update sent to AVMA members.
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Breaking news: Federal VCPR rules
The FDA has temporarily suspended enforcement of a portion of the federal VCPR requirements to facilitate veterinary telemedicine during the COVID-19…
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House ag chair on animal ID, livestock welfare
For the past decade, Collin Peterson has represented Minnesota's 7th Congressional District.
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Pandemic takes global toll on profession
Dr. Carol Liew, a veterinarian in Singapore, described the COVID-19 pandemic as turning the world upside down, “posing one of the greatest challenges…
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COVID-19 update emailed to AVMA members
AVMA is committed to provide useful guidance and reliable, factual information to help the veterinary community, veterinary practices, clients and…
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Drug-resistant bacteria hurt more people than previously reported
Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria sicken more people than previously reported, although improved infection controls are reducing deaths, according to a…
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US to miss foodborne disease reduction goals
Numbers of confirmed illnesses in humans resulting from common foodborne pathogens have risen or remained level for several years, putting the U.S. on…
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In Short
Specialties proposed, ranitidine drugs contaminated, national disease list drafted
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Influenza virus in China’s pigs may have pandemic potential
An influenza virus circulating among Chinese pigs has the genetic potential of a pandemic virus in humans, according to a scientific report. The virus…
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COVID-19 stimulus package signed into law
A sweeping COVID-19 relief package was approved by Congress and signed by the president Friday. Here are key provisions that matter to veterinary…
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Military veterinarians refocus on stability operations
Officers learn to work cross-culturally for the long term
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Research resuming on campuses
Early this year, universities delayed the start of new research, reduced staffing in facilities, and added safety measures to ongoing studies. Now,…
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Teams shelter, treat animals in record fire season
Tens of thousands of firefighters have been battling massive fire complexes in California, Oregon, and Washington state and extinguishing dozens of…