Category Archives: Veterinary Medical News

What Is Rabies? What Causes Rabies?

By admin | Published: March 11, 2010

Rabies is a deadly virus. It is usually transmitted through saliva from the bite of an infected animal, into the bloodstream. The rabies virus is an infection of the central nervous system and causes inflammation of the brain. It is zoonotic, meaning it is transmitted by animals. If treated immediately after a bite, it is possible to prevent rabies...

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Former USDA Leader And AVMA CEO, Dr. Ron DeHaven Responds In Video To USDA Decision To Scrap Animal ID System

By admin | Published: March 10, 2010

A recent decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to scrap a national animal identification system could seriously hinder U.S. veterinarians' ability to track diseased animals and prevent the spread of those diseases -diseases that could spread to humans and cost U.S. farmers millions of dollars. That's the message that Dr...

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Vets Warn Against Dangerous Dogs Issue Becoming Party Political, UK

By admin | Published: March 10, 2010

Vets have welcomed the Government consultation on reforming dangerous dogs legislation but called on politicians not to let the issue become a political football during the forthcoming election campaign...

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Vets Warn Against Dangerous Dogs Issue Becoming Party Political, UK

By admin | Published: March 10, 2010

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Vets Welcome Extension To UK Pet Travel Protection

By admin | Published: March 9, 2010

The European Parliament has voted 618 votes to 17 for an extension to the transitional arrangements contained within the regulation on the non-commercial movement of pet animals (Reg. 998/2003) which afford the UK additional protection against rabies, ticks and tapeworms...

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