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A passion for public health
Veterinary schools engage veterinarians, physicians, and students in the dialogue
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Veterinarians, public health professionals break down silos
Symposium fuels collaboration between veterinary colleges, public health schools
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Veterinary public health bill advances in Congress
The House of Representatives recently passed a measure aimed at beefing up the nation's supply of public health veterinarians.
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Infectious disease center increases public health impact
The Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the reorganization of the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, part of the…
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Board updates public health policies, practitioners advisory committee charge
Earlier this year, the AVMA Board of Directors voted on changes to policies on public health matters, including tuberculosis, brucellosis, and…
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Connecting animal and human health
The Animal Health Institute and CQ-Roll Call Group hosted a forum April 27 in Washington, D.C., meant to raise awareness about the
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PRRS elimination, public education are goals for new AASV president
Dr. Paul D. Ruen said improving the health and well-being of pigs will always be swine veterinarians' top objective.
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BLM bans cyanide bombs on public lands amid safety concerns
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is taking steps to stop the use of M-44 devices that deliver sodium cyanide on public land. Cyanide bombs are…
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Workshop addresses veterinarians' roles in global health
Veterinarians' involvement in global health was the subject of a full-day workshop at the AVMA Annual Convention covering Global Opportunities in One…
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World Veterinary Day celebrates veterinarians as essential health workers
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and Health for Animals announced that this year’s theme is “Veterinarians are essential health workers.” The…
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Cornell wildlife health center receives $35M endowment
In February, Cornell University announced a $35 million gift to endow and name the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health at the university’s…
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On a mission in Iraq, Afghanistan
From providing working dogs with veterinary care to acting as a small public health department, numerous veterinarians with the
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Senate passes veterinary workforce expansion act
A modified version of the Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act passed the Senate July 23 as an amendment
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Specialists confer about the pet food recall
On the last day of April, several dozen epidemiologists, laboratory diagnosticians, clinical nutritionists, toxicologists,
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States begin to restrict cattle imports from those with influenza cases
In an effort to prevent domestic cattle from being exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza Type A…
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Dog import requirements strengthened to prevent canine rabies return
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dogs has updated its dog importation requirements in an effort to protect public and animal health…
Know the facts about the proposed midlevel practitioner
Efforts are underway across the country to create a new veterinary “midlevel practitioner” overlapping the roles of veterinarians, veterinary…
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Students receive awards for research projects
The Morris Animal Foundation announced March 11 the project winners of its Veterinary Student Scholars Program.
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Food safety agency invites comments on melamine decisions
The public is being asked to comment on a food safety agency's decision-making process that led the agency to conclude that swine and poultry fed pet…
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Task force begins work on one-health initiative
Thirteen forward thinkers from academia—including student representatives—and from government, industry, and the health science
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Hope in Haiti
Dr. Max Millien, director of animal health with Haiti's Ministry of Agriculture, said assistance from foreign agencies will help the country improve…
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AVMA Answers: First step in the one-health initiative
The Executive Board in April approved the establishment of a One Health Initiative Task
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Congress strengthens pet food safety regulations
Legislation passed by Congress in September contains food safety provisions requiring the Food and Drug Administration to set ingredient and…
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Lawmakers want permanent veterinary officer in DHS
Congress is considering reinstating the chief veterinary officer position at the Department of Homeland Security.
Comments open: Proposed specialty in clinical wildlife practice
The American Board of Veterinary Specialties will accept public comment through July 31, 2024, on a proposal seeking recognition of a veterinary…