2009 Global Health Summit

Dr. Ron DeHaven on H1N1 (Swine Flu)

An outbreak of a new flu, known as H1N1, has drawn a great deal of attention in the media. Dr. Ron DeHaven, chief executive officer of the American Veterinary Medical Association, explains H1N1, and how it will affects people, their pets, and the food they eat.

Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, discusses antimicrobials and “super bugs”

Dr. Ron DeHaven, Chief Executive Officer of the AVMA, responds to advertisements and blogs that claim the use of antimicrobials in livestock is helping create drug-resistant “super bugs,” diseases that don’t respond to antibiotics or other drugs, in humans. Dr. DeHaven explains that while the AVMA is worried about drug-resistant pathogens in humans there is evidence that antimicrobials in livestock play only an exceedingly small part in creating them.

Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, discusses H1N1 (swine flu)

Dr. Ron DeHaven, Chief Executive Officer of the American Veterinary Medical Association, discusses what’s known about H1N1 influenza. The virus has been found in livestock pigs, and thousands of people around the world have been sickened. (May 18, 2009)

Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, on the Great American Smokeout

The Great American Smokeout, on the third Thursday of November, provides an opportunity for all smokers to quit, but Dr. Ron DeHaven, American Veterinary Medical Association chief executive officer, advises that pet owners have an extra reason to consider quitting—the health of their pets. Studies have shown that cats and dogs are much more susceptible to various diseases if they are owned by a smoker.

Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, speaks about AVMA Convention and One Health

At the 146th Annual AVMA Convention, July 11 to 14 in Seattle, Wash., the first annual Global Health Summit will be held to bring to promote the One Health Movement, which was initiated by the AVMA in 2006, to unify human and veterinary medicine and the environment to improve health. Dr. DeHaven explains that this new summit is just one of the many important things that will be happening at this year’s AVMA Convention.

Globalization and Veterinary Medicine

As increased global travel and trade bring people closer together, it also potentially increases the spread of diseases. Watch this clip to learn about the role of veterinarians in preserving global health.

One Health

It really is a small world, and working together will keep it safer and healthier. Watch here to learn about the One Health Concept and its importance to humans, animals, and the environment.

Veterinarians Working for Healthier Humans

No, you’re not going to see the vet when you’re sick. But do you realize how much veterinarians do to protect HUMAN health?