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Vaccine use up since Salmonella outbreak
This summer's nationwide Salmonella outbreak and related egg recall are likely drivers of a recent rise in the use of Salmonella enteritidis vaccines.
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PED vaccine gains conditional approval
A vaccine that gained conditional approval in June could protect herds against a virus that has killed millions of pigs
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Intervet/Schering-Plough recalls PreveNile vaccine
Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health has recalled PreveNile, a vaccine intended for the prevention of West Nile virus infection in in horses, after…
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Some animal-use rabies vaccines in short supply
Merial's IMRAB animal-use rabies vaccines were out of stock as of early March because of manufacturing defects, a company spokeswoman said.
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USDA licenses DNA vaccine for treatment of melanoma in dogs
The Department of Agriculture recently granted full licensure for a DNA vaccine to help extend survival time of dogs with oral
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Swine-use H1N1 vaccine approved under conditional license
A swine-use vaccine against the pandemic H1N1 influenza virus is available under a conditional license granted in early December 2009.
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Importance of biotechnology recognized in policy
The AVMA Executive Board approved revisions to the AVMA policy "Use of Biotechnology in Development of Drugs and Vaccines" at its April meeting.
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CDC warns of flawed rabies certificates
Federal officials have warned that the U.S. could be seeing an increasing number of dogs entering the country without proper rabies vaccination.
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Veterinarian helped control threat of cattle plague
Dr. Walter Plowright, the British veterinarian who developed an inexpensive vaccine that contributed to global efforts to wipe out a disease…
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Military veterinarians refocus on stability operations
Officers learn to work cross-culturally for the long term
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Shortage of saline solution continues for months
A shortage of saline solutions for intravenous administration or normal saline solution—has continued for months.
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Consortium to study cancer in dogs
Two private institutes have created the Canine Hereditary Cancer Consortium to study cancer in dogs.
Canine distemper
Learn the signs of canine distemper and see how to protect your pet against the virus.
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New task force, commission seek nominations
The Task Force on AVMA Programs for Students and Recent Graduates and the AVMA 20/20 Vision Commission were established by the AVMA Executive Board
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Walters retires after AVMA communications career
Michael Walters, AVMA special events coordinator, retired March 19 after a 37-year career with the Association.
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High prevalence of EEE in Michigan
Unvaccinated horses, weather were factors in outbreaks
Common Diseases of Poultry
Common diseases of poultry for the backyard poultry resource.
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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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Viral Threats
Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, said the world is ill-prepared for a sustained pandemic, and a severe one could kill tens of millions of people.
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GHLIT offers benefit of portable medical insurance
Dr. Tracey Hageny had two good reasons for keeping the medical insurance she first purchased from the AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust as a…
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APHIS finalizes restrictions on dog importation
The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 included an amendment to the Animal Welfare Act to restrict importation of certain live dogs
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Rinderpest nearly eradicated worldwide
A disease that killed millions of cattle and contributed to the development of modern veterinary medicine could soon be the first animal disease…
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AVMA Answers: Rabies titers
Dr. Lynne White-Shim of the AVMA Scientific Activities Division, answers common questions about rabies