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Australian veterinarian dies after infection from horse

September 2, 2009

An equine practitioner from Queensland, Australia, has died after contracting the Hendra virus from a horse.

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Australian veterinarian in coma after contracting virus from horse

August 22, 2009

Brisbane, Australia -- An equine practitioner from Queensland, Australia, is in a medically induced coma after contracting the potentially fatal Hendra virus from a horse, according to the Australian Horse Industry Council (AHIC).

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H1N1 vaccines on the way in September

August 7, 2009

Geneva -- Vaccines to combat the H1N1 virus could be available as early as September in some countries, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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A risky side to our attachment to pets?

July 13, 2009

These days, pets are allowed almost anywhere. A recent study took a preliminary look at whether this pet-owner closeness might result in the passage of zoonotic disease.

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New influenza A virus found in Canadian pig farm workers

July 11, 2009

Saskatchewan, Canada -- Canadian public health officials are investigating a new strain of influenza that has sickened two pig farm workers in Saskatchewan.

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First antimicrobial pesticide approved to prevent anthrax

July 1, 2009

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the first license for an antimicrobial pesticide product to deactivate anthrax spores on hard surfaces.

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AVMA dues hike averted — this year

June 1, 2009

AVMA members will not pay higher dues next year, the Executive Board decided.

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Flu scare could spur zoonotic research

June 1, 2009

Investigators may never confirm the source of H1N1, but the outbreak lead to more research dollars.

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Study warns veterinarians of Q fever risk

June 1, 2009

National Report — More than 20 percent of veterinarians tested in 2006 showed evidence of past infection with Coxiella burnetii, the causative organism of Q fever.

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