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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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College officials lobby Congress for veterinary public health law
As part of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges' annual meeting, held March 11-14 in Washington, D.C., officials from the U.S.…
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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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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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Legislation At A Glance
The AVMA is pursuing passage of the Veterinary Public Health Workforce and Education Act (H.R. 2999), which would increase the number of veterinarians…
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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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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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Lawmakers want permanent veterinary officer in DHS
Congress is considering reinstating the chief veterinary officer position at the Department of Homeland Security.
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No raw milk sales in Wisconsin; new website focuses on risks
The governor of the Dairy State has vetoed a bill that would allow farms to sell unpasteurized milk to consumers, while a group of veterinarians and…
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FSIS veterinary position created to improve retention
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has created a higher-graded position for veterinarians in…
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Salmon could show path for transgenic animals
James D. Murray, PhD, thinks it is clear that genetic engineering of food animals could improve human and animal health and help to feed a growing…
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CDC: Turtles associated with large Salmonella outbreak
Health authorities determined that contact with turtles was associated with a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that caused 135 illnesses but no deaths…
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Phosphine gas can sicken veterinarians, clinic staff
Michigan health authorities warned that veterinarians and clinic staff can be sickened while treating patients that have eaten some rodent poisons.
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Resolution honors 250 years of veterinary achievements
Resolution honors 250 years of veterinary achievements
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HHS, senators request DEA reschedule marijuana
Legislators are seeking to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
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Animal Care faulted for lax oversight of problem dog breeders
New legislation aims to strengthen regulations, close Internet loophole
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AVMA releases FAQ on antimicrobial use and resistance
The AVMA has developed a new document, "Frequently Asked Questions about Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial
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WHO publishes updated list of medically important antimicrobials
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its updated list of medically important antimicrobials. Published February 8, the WHO List of…
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AVMA calls on members to celebrate profession's history
The AVMA Executive Board has submitted a resolution to the House of Delegates in recognition of World Veterinary Year in 2011.
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Veterinary legislators propose 2011 as World Veterinary Year
Congress has been asked to mark the upcoming 250th anniversary of veterinary medicine by proclaiming 2011 as World Veterinary Year.
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One foodborne pathogen goal met so far
A 10-state surveillance system uncovered fewer illnesses connected with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157 in 2009 than in any of the…