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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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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New Rule Published Governing Practice of Veterinary Medicine in New Jersey
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Administrative Order and Notice of Rule Adoption Pursuant To P.L. 2020, C. 18, dated June 18, 2020, was just sent to all veterinary licensees from the Acting Director…
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A Cautionary Tale About COVID-19 and Animals
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We have heard conflicting reports about the potential spread of COVID-19 to and from people and animals, and between animals. Many government and industry officials have stated that there is…
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COVID-19 testing in pets in light of two pet cats testing positive in New York
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Two pet cats in New York have been infected with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), as just announced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and…
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Animal Models Remain Vital for COVID-19 Research
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Despite activists’ rhetoric that animal models are not necessary for the advancement of biomedical research and development, the criticality of the continued use of animal models in biomedical research is…
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COVID 19 Update Telemedicine: Enhanced Tools Available for Veterinarians
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FDA has recently announced it is relaxing its enforcement of telemedicine for veterinarians under two federal provisions: (1) when prescribing extralabel drug use; and (2) when prescribing medicate feed pursuant…
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Update: Universities and Colleges: Coronavirus Planning Must Include Protecting Animals on Campus
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As concerns about coronavirus continue to escalate, universities and colleges have taken advantage of spring break to protect students and staff from circulating virus, and many are planning on remote…
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Updated: Coronavirus Response Plans for Veterinary Practices
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As predicted, COVID-19 is spreading throughout the United States and globally. State and Federal governmental agencies have implemented emergency response plans for highly contagious diseases, and businesses of all kinds…
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Best Practices for Meat Producers
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Beef producers and packers have been required for years to “identify hazard points and critical points during beef slaughtering, which is a necessary first step toward developing a hazard analysis…
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