Day: March 18, 2010

One Health initiative takes center stage at 2010 NIAA meeting

The 2010 National Institute of Animal Agriculture meeting being held in Missouri highlights the One Health initiative, a joint effort by AVMA and the American Medical Association to boost human, animal and environmental health by increasing coordination and sharing among veterinary and human medical professionals. PorkMag.com

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House Bans Gas Chambers To Euthanize Pets

The Georgia House voted 115 to 46 in favor of a bill that would prohibit the use of gas chambers to euthanize pets at animal shelters in the state. Under the bill, the animals would be euthanized with lethal injections only. WXIA-TV (Atlanta)/The Associated Press

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Britain rules out proposal for compulsory dog insurance

The British government has retreated on its plan to require all dog owners to buy insurance for their pets in an effort to crack down on aggressive canines. Officials say the decision to withdraw the proposal was made in the interest of responsible canine owners. Google/The Associated Press

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Mich. urges rabies vaccinations after horse tests positive

A quarantine has been issued after a horse in Lapeer County, Mich., tested positive for rabies; county animal-control officers plan to monitor the horse farm. The state’s agriculture department is urging rabies vaccinations for pets and livestock. MLive.com (Michigan)/The Associated Press

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