Rift Valley Fever is a mosquito-borne illness found in Africa that can infect humans and animals, causing blindness, encephalitis, and even death. Vaccinating animals against the virus breaks the chain of transmission, which leads to fewer infections and a safer food supply. Read the CDC case study here.
Animals rely on us to protect them from threats of disease and safeguard their wellbeing. Around the world, veterinarians are essential workers who help pet owners and livestock producers keep animals healthy, which in turn helps keep humans healthy. Yet the reach and impact of veterinarians can be hard to grasp because they are […]
Antibiotics are important tools for keeping animals healthy. Veterinarians are dedicated to the well-being of the animals, and they are trained to carefully administer and monitor antibiotic use in the animals in their care. Learn more from the American Veterinary Medical Association.
The ability to manage and control animal disease has profound consequences for human health, from ensuring the safety of our food to reducing the risk of bacterial diseases. The animal health industry is committed to reducing the need for antibiotics, as detailed in this Roadmap.
Antibiotics are essential for combating animal disease. There is simply no other way to treat a bacterial infection. But, antibiotic resistance is a serious challenge, so it’s important to understand the role of antibiotics and how we can best use them. Check out these FAQs to learn about animal antibiotics.
The animal health industry is committed to protecting the health of all animals and people by producing safe products and ensuring they are used responsibly. We work with governments, the medical community, and leading scientists to reduce the threat of antibiotic resistance by reducing the need for antibiotics in the first place. This means […]
Millions of households in our country include turtles, lizards, snakes, or frogs as pets. These special creatures bring joy to their owners, but they can also be a source of germs such as Salmonella, which can make humans very sick. Follow these guidelines from the CDC to ensure everyone and everything stays healthy.
If your pet is sick with a bacterial infection, your veterinarian may prescribe antibiotics as the best medicine to help your pet get healthy again. Just as with humans, antibiotics for pets should be used judiciously by health professionals practicing good stewardship. Learn what the CDC has to say about pets and antibiotic resistance.
November 3 marks the fifth annual One Health Day, a global campaign that brings attention to the need for a One Health approach to addressing the shared health threats at the human-animal-environment interface. One Health recognizes that humans, animals and our environment are deeply interconnected. For example, zoonoses – illnesses that can transfer from animals […]
Humans are closer to animals than ever before, and our health is often interconnected. On one hand, pets can have a positive impact on human physical and mental health. On the other hand, diseases can pass between animals and humans. Learn more about the connection between animal health and human health from Baylor University.
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