Shortage Of Veterinarians Has “Makings Of A Crisis”, USA
Shortage Of Veterinarians Has “Makings Of A Crisis”, USA
The president of the nation’s largest veterinary association appeared before a Congressional subcommittee Feb. 7 and urged the United States Department of Agriculture to implement a long-standing, but dormant, program that would help address a critical shortage in the number of veterinarians who protect the country’s food supply. Dr. Gregory S.
Sixth Swan Tests Positive For H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Strain, England
A sixth mute swan, which was collected on January 21st as part of wild bird surveillance in Dorset, England, has tested positive for H5N1, the virulent bird flu virus strain, reports Defra (Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs). Defra added that this sixth confirmation is not a surprise. Defra informs that the area is currently undergoing an “enhanced surveillance” of wild birds.
AVMA House Of Delegates Holds First Annual Winter Meeting, USA
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) held its first winter House of Delegates (HOD) meeting during its annual Veterinary Leadership Conference, Jan. 11-13, 2008 to expand the association’s ability to handle business year round. Dr.