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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…
Continue Reading Animal research crucial in COVID-19 vaccine development | Commentary by MATTHEW R. BAILEY
On November 2, 2020, the Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in New Jersey issued DCA Administrative Order No. 2020-20, ordering,
Veterinarians are authorized to provide the
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Continue Reading Updated COVID-19 Health and Safety Requirements for Veterinarians in New Jersey
According to AP news, Denmark has plans to cull its 15 million mink on all its mink farms, with promises to compensate farmers. Producing 40% of mink for the…
Continue Reading The Latest COVID-19 Victims: Mink and Mink Farmers
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…
Continue Reading The essential role of animal studies in expediating medical research to battle the COVID-19 pandemic
The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) has sparked an interest in people all over the world to make sure their affairs are in order in case of sudden…
Continue Reading How Covid-19 Has Gotten More Animal Owners To Consider Creating Pet Trusts
As the spread of COVID-19 continues to increase rapidly across the globe, there are still many uncertainties between the relationship of animals and the virus. The Centers for Disease Control…
Continue Reading Telemedicine for Veterinary Practices during COVID-19
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…
Continue Reading New Rule Published Governing Practice of Veterinary Medicine in New Jersey
As reported by the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA), bill – H.R.6921 (the Healthy Dog Importation Act) – has been introduced in Congress that would require proper health screening of…
Continue Reading Protecting Animals and People from Potentially Infected Dogs Imported into the U.S.
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…
Continue Reading A Cautionary Tale About COVID-19 and Animals
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…
Continue Reading Part 2: What can employers in the agricultural industry do to protect their employees from COVID-19 and prevent strikes?
