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Survey: Horse industry stabilizing
Almost 90 percent of horse owners responding to a survey expect to own or manage the same number or more horses this year, compared with last year.
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Supreme Court hears arguments on downed swine
Meat industry and state government representatives argued before Supreme Court justices whether a California state law can
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AASV meeting encourages members to exceed expectations
Posted on April 15, 2002 With various welfare groups stirring up trouble for the swine industry, Congress trying to limit antimicrobial use in…
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Group offers certification for manufacturers of pet food
The American Feed Industry Association announced in late January that it has developed a voluntary third-party certification program for manufacturers…
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Development of emerging disease agent biologics
Development of emerging infectious disease biologics is essential for One Health. The AVMA supports the development of these products through…
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Partners for Healthy Pets shifts from ads to conversations
After conducting a multimedia consumer advertising campaign, Partners for Healthy Pets is focusing on providing resources that help veterinary…
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Report explores disconnect over preventive care
The fifth annual State of Pet Health Report from Banfield Pet Hospital was released Aug. 12 at Banfield’s Pet Healthcare Industry Summit
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Veterinarians and beekeepers: An arranged marriage
Veterinarians are still working to gain the trust of beekeepers in the wake of a federal rule that went into effect in 2017 bringing veterinarians and…
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Meat irradiation gets green light, approval process streamlined
Meat irradiation gets green light, approval process streamlined Late last year, the USDA-FSIS announced it was…
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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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Human-Animal Bond Research Initiative launches database
The Human-Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation and the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine have launched an online resource to…
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A new perspective from APHIS’ Clifford
JAVMA News talked with Dr. John R. Clifford, the deputy administrator of Veterinary Services
Council on Public Health
The Council on Public Health provides expert advice and consultation on issues related to safeguarding animal and public health.
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Federal judge tells FDA to re-examine turtle sale regulations
A federal court ruling will make Food and Drug Administration officials re-evaluate the fairness of a ban on the sale of small turtles and eggs.
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How to control a 'virtual outbreak'
Veterinarians and other experts meet to discuss public perception, reality of FMD
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Humane labeling latest nich
American Humane Association certifies food animal producers employing humane standards
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USDA delays added E coli tests
The Department of Agriculture is delaying new tests in beef for six serogroups of Escherichia coli.
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Veterinarians star in videos on farm practices
A recently released series of videos lets viewers watch veterinarians check cows for pregnancy, deliver a pig, or drive on snowy roads on the way to…
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Vital funding for lab network added to Farm Bill
Legislation authorizing what the AVMA believes to be much-needed funding for a national laboratory network safeguarding animal and
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Judge orders antimicrobial safety evaluation
In June, a U.S. magistrate ordered federal authorities to evaluate the safety of many uses of antimicrobials in livestock.
Resource Links: Amphibians, Reptiles and Salmonella
Links to information about the transmission of Salmonella from handling reptiles and amphibians.
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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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Washington State professor gets an education in Nepal
Washington State professor gets an education in Nepal Earlier this year, Dr. Mushtaq A. Memon, associate…
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Congressmen call veterinarians to action
Four members of the House of Representatives spoke at the AVMA Political Action Committee Congressional Club Luncheon Aug. 1 in Atlanta.