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Wildlife a concern in BVDV control
Lessons from tuberculosis eradication attempts could improve bovine viral diarrhea virus control programs.
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AVMA to seek congressional resolution honoring veterinary anniversary
Wildlife, assistance dogs, and military veterinarians are just some of the subjects of bills added to the AVMA's federal legislative agenda.
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Aquatic animal health measures approved
A change in AVMA policy encourages the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to help fund
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Conservation program looks after mountain gorillas, human neighbors
The University of California-Davis has started the Mountain Gorilla One Health Program in the School of Veterinary Medicine's Wildlife Health Center.
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Texas joins states with bovine trichomoniasis regulations
The nation's largest cattle-producing state is the latest to adopt regulations to try to control the spread of a bovine disease that reduces calf…
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One-health wonders
Dr. Val R. Beasley is a toxicologist who's not content with figuring out why wild animals are declining and disappearing.
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USDA: No known brucellosis infections in U.S. cattle
No U.S. cattle herds are known to be infected with brucellosis, and all states are listed as class-free for the disease
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U.S. makes big push to prevent global pandemic
The U.S. Agency for International Development announced Oct. 22 the start of its Emerging Pandemic Threats program, a five-pronged
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Foxes, skunks spreading bat rabies variant in Arizona
Foxes and skunks in northern Arizona are spreading an adapted version of a rabies virus variant associated with bats.
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USDA accepting comments on tuberculosis, brucellosis plans
Changes to bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis eradication programs could focus efforts on areas with known infections and
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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Health experts call for unified efforts to face climate issues
Human encroachment into uninhabited parts of Southeast Asia exposed people to unusual animals and previously unknown pathogens, and global travel…
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Morris Animal Foundation calls for pilot-study proposals
Morris Animal Foundation now reviews proposals for pilot studies more than once a year to provide timely funding for innovative research
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Some restrictions on human-use rabies vaccine lifted
Federal authorities announced removal of limitations on one brand of pre-exposure rabies vaccine that had been imposed in spring 2008 because of tight…
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California global health institute established
UC-Davis veterinary school part of $4 million initiative
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Morris funds research on canine influenza, other animal health issues
Morris Animal Foundation will fund research on canine influenza and many other animal health issues in 2010, with support for
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World Veterinary Day, award will focus on livestock theme in 2009
World Veterinary Day, the last Saturday of April, is an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of veterinarians to
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Comments accepted on national aquatic animal health plan
Federal authorities are accepting comments on a framework for combating disease in fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.
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AVMA advises hunters on how to protect themselves from zoonoses
The AVMA has issued a reference guide for hunters and wild game processors explaining the zoonotic disease risks of handling
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Board fills vacancies
The Executive Board named the following veterinarians to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.
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Client guide explains how to reduce health risks of dogs socializing
The AVMA has released a reference guide to educate dog owners about the health risks of dogs socializing.