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Sarcoma task force receives funding
Sarcoma task force receives funding The Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force met March 19, 2000
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Corporate, trade issues unfold at Chile summit
Corporate, trade issues unfold at Chile summit Dr. Lonnie King, dean of the Michigan State University…
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NAS set to study veterinary research trends
Study will focus on public health and safety, animal health, and comparative medicine
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A practitioner's academician
Posted on November 15, 2003 Spire leads AABP Beef cattle practice was a natural choice for Dr. Mark Spire, president of the American Association…
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The breakdown on biodigesters
Alternative for the disposal of TSE-infected animals, other animal waste gains popularityIn just six hours, a giant pressure
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Pesticide repackaging
Veterinarians who dispense single applications must label those repackaged products
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Moving to the Web
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is starting to implement a new system for electronic certificates of…
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Veterinary ethics in review
Veterinarians are finding themselves having to explain their responsibilities under the Veterinarian's Oath.
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Guidance developed on shipping laboratory specimens
An Illinois veterinarian faced tens of thousands of dollars in possible fines as the result of an audit earlier this year of her practice's hazardous…
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Practice act, hazardous waste task forces authorized
The AVMA Executive Board at its meeting June 11 approved two task forces requested by the State Advocacy Committee.
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Animal health information standards (Informatics)
The AVMA supports standardized health information systems that contribute to interoperability, One Health information exchange, research, and other…
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Zoonotic disease education
The AVMA supports zoonotic disease education programs for physicians, allied health professionals, veterinarians, and other animal care professionals…
Required Training for Packaging and Shipping Lab Specimens
Since 1969, the AVMA has had the policy titled "Shipment of Diagnostic Specimens"
Definitions: What is waste?
It may seem easy – waste is everything that no longer has a use or purpose and needs to be disposed of, right?
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UNDER REVIEWEnvironmental responsibility is a One Health issue
The AVMA supports environmental responsibility, including these specific measures.
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Federal law could affect mobile practice
Veterinarians in California said they recently learned it is illegal to routinely carry controlled substances in a mobile or ambulatory practice.
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Where to draw the line
In some areas of the country, rural veterinarians are struggling to maintain practice viability and client profitability
Workplace Hazard Communications
Veterinarians and their staff routinely work with hazardous substances. Make sure your practice is compliant with workplace hazard communications…
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Birds of a feather
The field of avian medicine has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. Pet bird ownership has dropped by almost half over the past two decades
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the role of veterinarians in advancing One Health—A global public good
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
Disposal of pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical Disposal has come under increased scrutiny due to detection of human pharmaceuticals in U.S. Waterways.
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Veterinary mobility bill clears Senate
The AVMA praised the Senate for passing “commonsense legislation” that would allow veterinarians to legally transport controlled substances
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National surveillance for zoonotic infectious diseases
The AVMA recognizes the importance of and supports the need for national surveillance for zoonotic diseases of public health importance in animals and…
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Guidance on Ebola and pets offers background, protocols
If or when another dog owner in the United States becomes ill with Ebola, health officials will be able to turn to recommendations on dog quarantine…