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One health in action
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ Annual Conference, March 14-16 in Alexandria, Va., had a theme of “One health in veterinary…
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Who’s Who in One Health Webinar
The One Health Commission will hold the Who’s Who in One Health Webinar on Nov. 10.
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One Health Commission changes leadership
Dr. Cheryl M. Stroud is the new executive director of the nonprofit One Health Commission, which works to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration to…
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Willingham chosen to lead new Ross One Health Center
At our One Health Center, we plan to study (zoonotic) diseases to understand how different infectious agents affect people’s health
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Research, public health leaders honored by AAVMC
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges honored Drs. Yoshihiro Kawaoka, John A. Herrmann, Matthew Mellema, & Joe N. Kornegay
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The contribution of veterinarians to wildlife health
The SARS-CoV-2 virus probably originated in wildlife and has been documented in more than two dozen species. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic has…
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Push to make November official Senior Pet Health Month
One organization is working to raise awareness about the health of senior dogs and cats by dedicating the month of November to the issue.
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Center for Animal Health in Appalachia created
Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee, has formed the Center for Animal Health in Appalachia.
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How one clinic improved patient care & efficiency with remote monitors
Check out AVMA’s newest telehealth case study. See how the Charleston Veterinary Referral Center implemented wireless wearable devices to improve…
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Veterinarian, grandma one stop away from completing epic road trip
Dr. Brad Ryan, a professional services veterinarian in Ohio, has nearly completed his quest to visit 63 national parks with his grandma Joy Ryan…
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APHIS announces $16M in funding to protect animal health
The 2018 Farm Bill provided funding for programs to help prevent animal pests and diseases from entering the United States and to reduce the spread…
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Urogenital health: Don’t miss this special JAVMA supplemental issue
JAVMA’s latest supplemental issue delivers clinically important research on urinary and reproductive health to help clinicians provide the best…
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Assessments turn up more health risks in cats, dogs
Many apparently healthy cats had laboratory panel abnormalities consistent with a range of medical conditions, according to new findings from Zoetis’…
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Research symposium highlights students’ work
The 2014 Merial–National Institutes of Health Veterinary Scholars Symposium was held July 31-Aug. 3 at Cornell University.
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National Academies of Practice accepts 17 veterinary fellows
The National Academies of Practice, an interdisciplinary organization of health care practitioners and scholars, held a forum on “One Team—One Health”…
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Intergovernmental organizations launch one-health joint plan of action
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United Nations’ Environment Program, the World Health Organization, and the World…
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AVMA convention committee chair gives the people what they want
AVMA News spoke with Dr. John P. Sanders Jr., the 2021-22 chair of the AVMA Convention Education Program Committee, about veterinarians as lifelong…
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Conservation of wildlife
The AVMA recognizes the vital role of wildlife in the human-animal-environment complex and that wildlife conservation is most effectively addressed…
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Pork companies want changes in pig housing, handling
Two of the nation’s largest pork companies, are asking that suppliers make changes intended to improve pig welfare.
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The wild life of wildlife veterinarians
The SARS-CoV-2 virus probably originated in wildlife and has been documented in more than two dozen species. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic has…
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Wildlife disease as a frontier of discovery
The SARS-CoV-2 virus probably originated in wildlife and has been documented in more than two dozen species. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic has…
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Students confer awards on teachers
The Student AVMA House of Delegates presented awards during its annual session March 20-21 at Colorado State University
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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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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.