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Our Unwavering Efforts in Facilitating Bilateral Trade

November 24, 2015 Edward Avalos
Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, USDA

Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting with US Department of Agriculture counterparts in both Chile and Peru. My travel to South America was an opportunity to discuss our most recent trade successes and how we can further build on this great relationship and momentum. In Chile, I met with the...

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Baby, it’s cold outside. Time to stock up on firewood.

November 23, 2015 Rhonda Santos, APHIS Public Information Officer

It’s fall in North America. It’s the time of year that marks the transition from summer into winter. It’s when the night time comes earlier and the weather cools considerably. It’s also the time of year when most of us start to turn on our heat or start to acquire firewood. There are a lot of us...

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Stewardship, Antibiotics and Veterinary Medical Ethics - A Call for Action

November 20, 2015 Dr. John Clifford, Co-Chair, USDA One Health Joint Working Group and Chief Veterinary Officer

Stewardship is an ethic that embodies the responsible planning and management of resources. And as World Antibiotics Awareness Week comes to a close today, it’s important to note that the Veterinary Medicine profession too has a role to play in the use of antibiotics for animal health. This...

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Alternatives to Antibiotics to Keep Food Animals Healthy

November 18, 2015 Dr. Steven Kappes, USDA One Health Joint Working Group Co-Chair and Deputy Administrator, Animal Production and Protection, USDA Agricultural Research Service

Antibiotics are lifesavers. We depend on them to treat bacterial infections and diseases such as pneumonia, bronchitis and strep throat, as well as ear infections and infected wounds. In response to U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidance, veterinarians and producers are moving toward more...

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