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One-health wonders
Ronald M. Davis, MD, immediate past president of the American Medical Association, was the first public health physician to lead the association and…
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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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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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Veterinarians work behind the scenes during inauguration
Veterinarians with the U.S. Public Health Service and Army Veterinary Corps were on duty Jan. 20 during the presidential inauguration.
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Donor doesn't want money going to veterinary college
A public rebuke by a wealthy donor to Oklahoma State University has put the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences' teaching practices under a…
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USDA approves canine flu virus vaccine
The Department of Agriculture announced in June that it had issued a conditional license for the first canine influenza virus
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AVMA electronic newsletters offer a wealth of material
Publications on a range of subjects are now available to the general membership
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GHLIT backs SAVMA obesity awareness campaign
But obesity isn't just a human problem. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reports that nearly half the nation's pets are
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Bovine practitioners weigh role in drug residues, antimicrobial resistance
Evolving drug regulations and public health concerns mean that bovine practitioners should be even more careful to use pharmaceuticals legally and…
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Ensuring welfare of broilers poses challenge
Suzanne Millman, PhD, said veterinarians can serve as a bridge between animal producers and the public for dialogue on animal welfare.
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Veterinarians help pet owners through online forum
The AVMA has teamed up with online health information and medical news provider WebMD to create an interactive forum for pet owners.
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Training program brings veterinary pathologists to NIH
Participants complete residencies at veterinary colleges, dissertation work at National Institutes of Health
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One-health wonders
Thomas P. Monath, MD, was a natural fit on the AVMA One Health Initiative Task Force.
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AVMA science fellows get down to business
The 2009-2010 AVMA Congressional and Executive Branch Science Fellows have been placed.
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Wellness as an everyday affair
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ fourth annual Veterinary Health and Wellness Summit focused on a challenging question: How…
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One-health wonders
Co-manager of a global one-health Web site, Dr. Bruce Kaplan is an ardent advocate for the one-health movement in collaboration with his physician…
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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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USDA releases equine industry study results
The Department of Agriculture’s National Animal Health Monitoring System published the first report from its Equine 2015 study,
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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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Animal welfare, veterinary capacity on global agenda
Global animal health leaders adopted a global animal welfare strategy, celebrated a decade of evaluating national veterinary services, and increased…
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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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Future of animal ID system unclear
Facing resistance from food animal owners and pressure from Congress, federal agriculture officials are reconsidering how the national animal disease…
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New AVMA policy: Animal carcasses not an immediate risk
A new AVMA policy indicates carcasses of animals that die of injuries, particularly during mass natural disasters, do not pose immediate health risks…
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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