Veterinarians key players in fight against zoonotic diseaseJune 30, 2020World Zoonoses Day is fast approaching and, in wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many might say it holds renewed relevance this year.
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Uniting human, animal pharma/biotech strengthens fight against cancerJune 8, 2020Using a One Health approach to enhance developments for human and canine cancer treatments is central to a new manuscript, supported by World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA’s) One Health Committee (WSAVA OHC).
Veterinary students commence despite COVID-19 restrictionsJune 1, 2020To satisfy COVID-19 social-distancing restrictions, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) recently honored its graduating class of 2020 with a virtual commencement ceremony.
New legislation ensures immunization of imported dogsMay 20, 2020Protecting America’s dogs and people from parasites and contagious disease is central to a new bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Nevada veterinarians OKed to assist human docs amid COVID-19May 13, 2020Veterinary professionals in Nevada are now permitted to provide some human medical services during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the state’s governor, Steve Sisolak.
One Health approach drives COVID-19 testing partnershipApril 13, 2020A partnership between an animal health company and a human pathology laboratory is set to streamline the processing of COVID-19 tests in the Kansas City area.
Veterinary medicine critical to disaster preparedness, reliefFebruary 5, 2020The increasing prevalence of the One Health approach in global medicine continues to impact the changing world of veterinary care.
January declared National One Health Awareness MonthJanuary 2, 2020January has been dubbed “National One Health Awareness Month” by the U.S. Senate.
Human-animal bond central in One Health courseDecember 3, 2019The impact companion animals have on human society will take center stage in the newest offering from the One Health Committee (OHC) of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA).
AAFP releases updated zoonoses guidelinesOctober 16, 2019The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) is hoping to combat misinformation that exists about cats and disease transmission through its updated Feline Zoonoses Guidelines. Appearing in the November issue of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS), the guidelines aim to provide accurate information about feline zoonotic diseases to owners, physicians, and veterinarians to allow logical decisions to be made concerning cat ownership. "These guidelines provide recommendations concerning the prevention of feline zoonoses, as well as the latest research and information on these diseases," says Heather O'Steen, CEO of the AAFP. "Cats are wonderful pets, and with education, we can improve the health and welfare of cats as well as decrease any potential risks to their humans. This updated resource is another significant milestone in that direction." The new guidelines focus on: the enteric zoonoses; scratch, bite, or exudate exposure zoonoses; ocular and respiratory zoonoses; urogenital tract zoonoses; vector-borne zoonoses; and lessening the risk of zoonotic transfer of disease from cats. It also includes a client brochure titled, "What Can I Catch from my Cat," to educate veterinary teams and cat owners about how zoonotic organisms are spread. Further, it provides examples …
