A variant of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) – one that is not an immediate threat to humans – is on the move in the United States in both wild
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NJ Rabies Notification Requirements Properly Amended by Governor’s Veto
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As previously described, NJ bill A1219 would require veterinarians or health officials to notify known pet owners prior to rabies testing of the deceased pet, which currently involves decapitation…
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Alert to Swine Farmers, Veterinarians, and Related Vendors
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Most of you should already be aware of concerns about the spread of foreign animal disease, African Swine Fever (ASF), into the United States. for those who need an update:…
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Petitions Filed with Federal Agencies to Ban Trade in Wild Mammals and Birds
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The Center for Biological Diversity and the Natural Resources Defense Council submitted a petition for rule-making to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the…
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The continued threat of canine rabies imported into the U.S. through unregulated rescue channels
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As reported in the Washington Post on June 19, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a “multistate investigation after imported rescue dog tests positive for…
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Rabies testing notification could be required in New Jersey
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A bill in New Jersey that would have interfered with rabies testing of domestic companion animals has been amended to remove the potentially dangerous and unneeded obstacles to timely testing.
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Animal research crucial in COVID-19 vaccine development | Commentary by MATTHEW R. BAILEY
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GUEST COLUMNIST | Orlando Sentinel
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED FEB 04, 2021 AT 6:00 AM
More than 32 million doses of coronavirus vaccine have been administered in the United States, according to…
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The Federal Healthy Dog Importation Act Garners Wide-Ranging Support
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As previously reported, the federal Health Dog Importation Act (“the Act”), introduced and sponsored by the three veterinarians in Congress Reps. Abraham, Yoho and Schrader, (Rep. Abraham is also…
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The essential role of animal studies in expediating medical research to battle the COVID-19 pandemic
Animal studies have and will continue to serve an essential role in medical development and public and animal health. This stays true for the current global efforts to find treatments…
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Part 2: What can employers in the agricultural industry do to protect their employees from COVID-19 and prevent strikes?
In Part 1 of this blog, we discussed the new interim guidance for meat processing plants. To combat concerns of a devastating reduction in our food supply chain, President Trump…
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