Public Health Resources

Aug-19-2019

CDC Seeks Public Health Professionals for Ebola Response in DRC   - To assist us in controlling the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is in need of experienced French-speaking public health professionals with the following skillsets to deploy in Goma, DRC: Epidemiologists, Data managers, Risk communicators, Behavioral scientists, Infection control specialists, and Health educators. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Aug-16-2019

Updated CDC Recommendation for Serologic Diagnosis of Lyme Disease   - On July 29, 2019, FDA cleared several Lyme disease serologic assays with new indications for use based on a modified two-test methodology. The modified methodology uses a second EIA in place of a western immunoblot assay. Clearance by FDA of the new Lyme disease assays indicates that test performance has been evaluated and is “substantially equivalent to or better than” a legally marketed predicate test. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR))

Aug-12-2019

IDSA/AAN/ACR Draft Lyme Disease Guidelines: Public Comment Period Now Open   - The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), American Academy of Neurology (AAN), and American College of Rheumatology (ACR) are now accepting comments on the “2019 Draft Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease.” They are looking for feedback from not only physicians and healthcare professionals, but also individuals affected by Lyme disease, such as patients, care givers, patient organization members, advocates, and researchers. (Infectious Diseases Society of America)

Aug-08-2019

West Nile Virus and Other Domestic Nationally Notifiable Arboviral Diseases — United States, 2018   - WNV neuroinvasive disease incidence was nearly 25% higher in 2018 than the median incidence during 2008–2017. WNV transmission via organ transplantation was reported for the first time since 2013. The first documented case of Powassan virus transmission via blood transfusion was reported. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR))

Aug-05-2019

Experimental Treatment Slows Prion Disease, Extends Life of Mice   - Scientists using an experimental treatment have slowed the progression of scrapie, a degenerative central nervous disease caused by prions, in laboratory mice and greatly extended the rodents’ lives, according to a new report in JCI Insight. (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), NIH)

Jul-24-2019

Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Measles in Healthcare Settings   - This interim guidance should be implemented in the context of a comprehensive infection prevention program to prevent transmission of all infectious agents among patients, health care personnel, and visitors. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Jul-02-2019

Communicable disease threats to public health in the European Union - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2018   - This report covers the events and threats detected by the ECDC epidemic intelligence (EI) team in 2018 and the actions taken related to these findings. (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC))

Jun-28-2019

Cryptosporidiosis Outbreaks — United States, 2009–2017   - During 2009–2017, 444 cryptosporidiosis outbreaks, resulting in 7,465 cases were reported by 40 states and Puerto Rico. The number of reported outbreaks has increased an average of approximately 13% per year. Leading causes include swallowing contaminated water in pools or water playgrounds, contact with infected cattle, and contact with infected persons in child care settings. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR))

Jun-28-2019

Video Games Offer Clues to Help Curb Animal Disease Outbreaks   - As Asia and Europe battle African swine fever outbreaks, University of Vermont research shows how farmers’ risk attitudes affect the spread of infectious animal diseases and offers a first-of-its kind model for testing disease control and prevention strategies. (University of Vermont)

Jun-21-2019

Trends in the Laboratory Detection of Rotavirus Before and After Implementation of Routine Rotavirus Vaccination — United States, 2000–2018   - Implementation of the U.S. rotavirus vaccination program reduced the annual proportion of positive rotavirus tests, reduced peak rotavirus activity, and shortened the duration of the rotavirus season. Biennial seasonal patterns that emerged after vaccine introduction have continued with alternating years of low and high rotavirus activity. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR))

Jun-13-2019

Vital Signs: Trends in Human Rabies Deaths and Exposures — United States, 1938–2018   - During 1960–2018, among 89 U.S. acquired human rabies cases, 62 (70%) were attributed to bats. Dog bites acquired during international travel were the cause of 36 cases. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Jun-05-2019

Opportunities to Improve Food Safety From Farm to Fork   - This issue brief outlines the interventions that were found to be effective on farms, many of which can be implemented with products already available to U.S. livestock businesses. (Pew Charitable Trusts)

Jun-05-2019

World Food Safety Day - June 7, 2019   - The first ever World Food Safety Day (WFSD) will be celebrated on 7 June 2019 to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism and sustainable development. (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)

Jun-04-2019

Confused by Date Labels on Packaged Foods?   - To help dispel the confusion over date labels on packaged food, the FDA is supporting the food industry’s efforts to standardize the use of the term “Best if Used By” on its packaged-food labeling if the date is simply related to optimal quality — not safety. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS)

Jun-03-2019

Ethical Considerations for Movement Mapping to Identify Disease Transmission Hotspots   - Summary of models developed during a one-day meeting on the ethical aspects around the use of mobility data for mapping infectious disease transmission. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

May-31-2019

FDA authorizes marketing of first diagnostic test for detecting Zika virus antibodies   - The FDA has authorized marketing of a diagnostic test to detect Zika virus immunoglobulin (IgM) antibodies in human blood. The ZIKV Detect 2.0 IgM Capture ELISA is the first Zika diagnostic test the FDA has allowed to be marketed in the U.S.; (U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS)

May-07-2019

8 Zoonotic Diseases Shared Between Animals and People of Most Concern in the U.S.   - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its U.S. government partners have released the first federal collaborative report listing the top zoonotic diseases of national concern for the United States. Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can spread between animals and people. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Apr-26-2019

Prioritizing Zoonotic Diseases for Multisectoral, One Health Collaboration in the United States: Workshop Summary   - The workshop summary describes the process used to prioritize the top zoonotic diseases of concern for the United States and the key themes surrounding priority next steps to address these diseases using a multisectoral, One Health approach that includes relevant human, animal, and environmental health sectors and other relevant partners. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Apr-26-2019

Preliminary Incidence and Trends of Infections with Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food — Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 10 U.S. Sites, 2015–2018   - The incidence of most infections increased during 2018 compared with 2015–2017; this might be partially attributable to increased culture-independent diagnostic tests use. The incidence of Cyclospora infections increased markedly, in part related to large outbreaks associated with produce. The number of human infections caused by Campylobacter and Salmonella, especially serotype Enteritidis, remains high. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR))

Mar-13-2019

Foot-and-Mouth Disease: USDA's Efforts to Prepare for a Potential Outbreak Could Be Strengthened   - his report examines (1) USDA's planned approach for responding to an FMD outbreak; (2) challenges USDA would face in pursuing its response goals; and (3) how USDA identifies, prioritizes, and monitors corrective actions to mitigate the challenges. (U.S. Government Accountability Office)

Feb-22-2019

Foodborne Illness Outbreaks at Retail Establishments — National Environmental Assessment Reporting System, 16 State and Local Health Departments, 2014–2016   - During 2014–2016, a total of 16 state and local public health departments reported data to the National Environmental Assessment Reporting System (NEARS) on 404 foodborne illness outbreaks at retail establishments. The majority of outbreaks with a suspected or confirmed agent were caused by norovirus (61.1%). The majority of outbreaks with identified contributing factors had at least one factor associated with food contamination by a worker who was ill or infectious (58.6%). (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR))

Jan-10-2019

Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce: Final Update   - CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, Canada, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigated a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7) infections linked to romaine lettuce from the Central Coastal growing regions in northern and central California. This outbreak appears to be over. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Dec-21-2018

New Study Finds Higher than Expected Number of Suicide Deaths among U.S. Veterinarians   - Veterinarians in the U.S. are at an increased risk of suicide, a trend that has spanned more than three decades, according to a new CDC study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Dec-17-2018

Foodborne Illness Outbreak Response Community of Practice   - NACCHO is launching a new Foodborne Illness Outbreak Response Community of Practice (CoP), bringing together food safety professionals from across the country to share tips and best practices across jurisdictions. To join the CoP and find out about the first call, email Amy Chang at achang@naccho.org. (National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO))

Dec-07-2018

CDC Update: Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce   - Nine additional people have been reported since the last update on November 26, 2018. This brings the total to 52 cases from 15 states. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Nov-30-2018

Multistate Infestation with the Exotic Disease–Vector Tick Haemaphysalis longicornis — United States, August 2017–September 2018   - During 2017–2018, H. longicornis has been detected in Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia on various species of domestic animals and wildlife, and from two humans. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR))

Nov-27-2018

Notice of Request for a New Information Collection: Stakeholder Input on Federal Outreach To Control Listeria Monocytogenes at Retail   - The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing its intention to collect information from stakeholders from industry, State and public health and agriculture departments with responsibilities for retail food safety, local health departments, and grocers to gather information on FSIS outreach efforts related to retail best practices to control Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) in retail delicatessens. (Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA)

Nov-27-2018

CDC Update on Investigation of Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce   - CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are now advising that U.S. consumers not eat and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any romaine lettuce from the Central Coastal growing regions of northern and central California. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Nov-21-2018

Notes from the Field: Multiple Modes of Transmission During a Thanksgiving Day Norovirus Outbreak — Tennessee, 2017   - On November 28, 2017, the manager of restaurant A in Tennessee reported receiving 18 complaints from patrons with gastrointestinal illness who had dined there on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017. Tennessee Department of Health officials conducted an investigation to confirm the outbreak, assess exposures, and recommend measures to prevent continued spread. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR))

Nov-20-2018

CDC Food Safety Alert: E. coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce   - CDC is advising consumers, restaurants, and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell any romaine lettuce as it investigates an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to romaine. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Nov-09-2018

Foodborne illness source attribution estimates for 2016 for Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes, and Campylobacter using multi-year outbreak surveillance data,United States (November 2018)   - The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC), a collaboration between the USDA, FDA, and CDC, developed a method to estimate the sources of foodborne illness using outbreak data from 1998 through the most recent year for four priority pathogens: Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes, and Campylobacter. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Oct-29-2018

One Health Day - November 3rd   - A global campaign that celebrates and brings attention to the need for a One Health approach to address shared health threats at the human-animal-environment interface. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Oct-26-2018

Translocation of a Stray Cat Infected with Rabies from North Carolina to a Terrestrial Rabies-Free County in Ohio, 2017   - While incubating the rabies virus, a cat potentially traveled through eight states, three of which are terrestrial rabies free. If the cat had become infectious during travel, a rabies epizootic could have occurred. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR))

Oct-12-2018

Surveillance for Foodborne Disease Outbreaks United States, 2016: Annual Report (2018)   - In 2016, 839 foodborne disease outbreaks were reported, resulting in 14,259 illnesses, 875 hospitalizations, 17 deaths, and 18 food product recalls. Norovirus was the most common cause of confirmed, single-etiology outbreaks, accounting for 145 (36%) outbreaks and 3,794 (42%) illnesses. Salmonella was the next most common cause, accounting for 132 (33%) outbreaks and 3,047 (33%) illnesses, followed by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, which caused 25 (6%) confirmed, single-etiology outbreaks and 366 (4%) illnesses. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Oct-03-2018

Food Safety Scares Are Up In 2018. Here's Why You Shouldn't Freak Out   - Post highlights the improvements in foodborne disease surveillance. (National Public Radio (NPR))

Sep-27-2018

Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka Infections Linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal (Final Update)   - CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka infections. 135 people infected with the outbreak strain were reported from 36 states. 34 people were hospitalized. No deaths were reported. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Sep-26-2018

USDA Outlines Next Steps for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability   - The USDA just announced four overarching goals for advancing animal disease traceability to protect the long-term health, marketability and economic viability of the U.S. livestock industry: advance electronic data sharing between federal and state animal health officials, veterinarians, and industry: use electronic ID tags for animals for better data transmission; enhance tracking of animals from birth to slaughter; and work towards a system where health certificates are transmitted electronically from veterinarians to state health officials. (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Sep-25-2018

Using Yelp Restaurant Reviews to Identify Foodborne Illness   - Post highlights projects in Salt Lake City and Chicago to use social media to track foodborne diseases. (National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO))

Sep-17-2018

FDA Releases Five-Year Plan for Supporting Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Settings   - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has just unveiled its five-year action plan for supporting antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS)

Sep-14-2018

Multistate Outbreaks of Salmonella Infections Linked to Contact with Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks, 2018 (Final Update)   - CDC and multiple states investigated several multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to contact with live poultry in backyard flocks. A total of 334 people were infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella reported from 47 states. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Sep-04-2018

E coli cases prompt ground chuck recall from Publix stores   - An investigation into Escherichia coli O26 illnesses, mostly in Florida, has prompted the Publix supermarket chain to voluntarily recall ground chuck shipped to stores in two dozen Florida counties, the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced last week. (University of Minnesota, Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP))

Aug-15-2018

The Opioid Epidemic: What Veterinarians Need to Know   - Resource outlines what steps can veterinarians take if they stock and administer opioids. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS)

Jul-26-2018

Tickborne diseases are likely to increase, say NIH officials   - The incidence of tickborne infections in the United States has risen significantly within the past decade. It is imperative, therefore, that public health officials and scientists build a robust understanding of pathogenesis, design improved diagnostics, and develop preventive vaccines, according to a new commentary in the NEJM. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)

Jul-26-2018

Surveillance for Foodborne Disease Outbreaks - United States, 2009-2015   - During 2009-2015, the Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System (FDOSS) received reports of 5,760 outbreaks that resulted in 100,939 illnesses, 5,699 hospitalizations, and 145 deaths. Among 2,953 outbreaks with a single confirmed etiology, norovirus was the most common cause of outbreaks [38%] and outbreak-associated illnesses [41%], followed by Salmonella. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR))

Jun-14-2018

Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Associated with Exposure to Animal Manure in a Rural Community - Arizona and Utah, June-July 2017   - Twelve cases of STEC O157:H7 infection associated with exposure to animal manure and secondary person-to-person transmission occurred in an Arizona-Utah border community. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR))

Jun-04-2018

Core Competencies in One Health Education: What Are We Missing?   - This paper discusses the unique challenges facing the incorporation of One Health core competencies in educational programs and provide recommendations to advance their visibility and use. (National Academy of Medicine)

• + Federal
  • Animal & Veterinary
  • Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
  • Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service The Food Safety and Inspection Service protects consumers by ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and accurately labeled.
  • National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility will research high-consequence biological threats involving zoonotic (i.e., transmitted from animals to humans) and foreign animal diseases.
  • National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) The National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases aims to prevent disease, disability, and death caused by emerging diseases (those that are new or just recently identified), and zoonotic diseases (those spread from animals to people).
  • National Wildlife Health Center Wildlife disease news digest and surveillance of wildlife mortality events nationwide.
  • U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) Since 1969, USAMRIID has served as the Department of Defense's (DoD) lead laboratory for medical biological defense research. While our core mission is to protect the warfighter from biological threats, we also investigate disease outbreaks and threats to public health.
  • U.S. Army Veterinary Corps
  • Veterinarians in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps The U.S. Public Health Service provides veterinarians an opportunity to serve as a Commissioned officer and pursue a One Health concept of medical care. The USPHS Veterinary Category provides officers opportunities in public health, epidemiology, food safety, laboratory animal medicine, veterinary pathology, and regulatory compliance and oversight.

• + International
  • Animal Production and Health Division - Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
  • Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (PANAFTOSA) - Pan American Health Organization (Brazil) PANAFTOSA houses the Virtual Library in Veterinary Public Health (http://bvs.panaftosa.org.br/index.php?lang=en) and several information systems: the Epidemiological Information System SIEPI, the Epidemiological Surveillance System for Rabies in the Americas SIRVERA, and the Continental Epidemiological Surveillance System SIVCONT (production and training). It also offers events, which are routinely announced via the PANAFTOSA Regional Events Directory.
  • Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) The VMD aims to protect public health, animal health, the environment, and promote animal welfare by assuring the safety, quality and efficacy of veterinary medicines.
  • Veterinary Public Health & Feed and Food Safety FAO aims to prevention and control zoonoses and minimize the risk of contamination (biological, chemical and physical) entering the food chain trough animal products.
  • Veterinary Public Health - Australia
  • World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE - Office International des Epizooties) Intergovernmental organization responsible for improving animal health worldwide.
  • Zoonoses and Veterinary Public Health - World Health Organization

• + Professional and Research
  • APHA Veterinary Public Health Special Primary Interest Group The Veterinary Public Health Special Primary Interest Group focuses on the interface of humans and animals; not only the relevant diseases, but also the quality of life, health benefits and environmental health issues. They also positively influence the human-animal connection and advance the One Health concept.
  • American Association of Public Health Veterinarians AAFSPHV is a professional organization dedicated to the collaboration of veterinarians engaged in the practice of food safety, public health, and preventive medicine.
  • American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians
  • American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine
  • Association for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
  • Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)
  • National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (U.S.) The National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV) helps direct and develop uniform public health procedures involving zoonotic disease in the United States and its territories.
  • One Health Commission This commission brings together the American Society for Microbiology, the American Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Public Health Association, the Association of Academic Health Centers, the Association of American Medical Colleges, the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies cooperating across disciplines to achieve optimal health for people, domestic animals and wildlife.
  • One Health Initiative The One Health Initiative is a movement to forge co-equal, all inclusive collaborations between physicians, osteopathic physicians, veterinarians, dentists, nurses and other scientific-health and environmentally related disciplines.
  • The Med-Vet-Net Association for Zooneses Research The Association aims to improve the prevention and control of zoonoses by promoting the scientific integration of medical, veterinary and food disciplines under the umbrella of 'One-Health.'
  • United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) USAHA is a science-based, non-profit, voluntary organization comprised of state and federal animal health officials, national allied organizations, regional representatives, and individual members. USAHA works with state and federal governments, universities, veterinarians, livestock producers, national livestock and poultry organizations, research scientists, the extension service and seven foreign countries to control livestock diseases in the United States. Website includes links to all the animal industry and species-specific veterinary associations as well as agencies and disease-specific information.
  • Veterinarians and Public Health - AVMA
  • Veterinary Medical Libraries Section - Medical Library Association
  • Veterinary Public Health Association, a division of the British Veterinary Association.

National Parks Service Disease Prevention and Response Branch   - The Disease Prevention and Response (Epidemiology) Branch within the National Park Service Office of Public Health works to prevent, detect, and respond to disease transmission within the National Parks. They work from a One Health perspective, recognizing that the health of people, animals, and the environment are all related. (National Park Service)

Disaster Preparedness for Veterinarians   - Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT) serve as first responders to ensure high-quality care of animals during disasters and emergencies. (American Veterinary Medical Association)

Food Defense   - Resources to help reduce the risk of tampering or other malicious, criminal, or terrorist actions on the food and cosmetic supply. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS)

National Animal Care and Control Association   -

National Veterinary Response Team (NVRT)   - The National Veterinary Response Team (NVRT) provides assistance in identifying the need for veterinary services following major disasters, emergencies, public health or other events requiring Federal support and in assessing the extent of disruption to animal and public health infrastructures. (Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), HHS)

State Animal & Agriculture Response Teams (SART)   - Interagency state organizations dedicated to preparing, planning, responding and recovering during animal emergencies in the United States. SART is a public private partnership, joining government agencies with the private concerns around the common goal of animal issues during disasters.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Email Subscriptions   - Sign up for email updates from APHIS. (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

ProMED-mail   - The Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED) is a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases. It has several moderators for animal diseases and zoonoses and uses electronic communications to provide up-to-date news on disease outbreaks around the world. (International Society for Infectious Diseases)

Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet)   - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Global Early Warning System for Major Animal Diseases, including Zoonoses (GLEWS)   - The overall objective of GLEWS is to improve data sharing and risk assessment for animal disease threats of the three sister organizations (FAO, OIE and WHO) for the benefit of the international community. (World Health Organization (WHO))

National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN)   - Part of a nationwide strategy to coordinate the work of all organizations providing animal disease surveillance and testing services.

National Animal Health Surveillance System (NAHSS)   - Animal health surveillance information for aquaculture, cattle, equine, poultry, sheep and goats, and swine. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System for Enteric Bacteria (NARMS)   - NARMS is a collaboration among Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Center for Veterinary Medicine) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (Food Safety and Inspection Service and Agricultural Research Services) within the framework of FoodNet and CDC's Emerging Infections Program's Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Program. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) Dashboard   - An online data tool with public access to nearly 20 years of information on foodborne, waterborne, and other enteric (intestinal) disease outbreaks. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

National Residue Program (Residue Chemistry)   - FSIS conducts tests for chemicals-including antibiotics, sulfonamides, and various other drugs, pesticides and environmental chemicals-in meat, poultry and egg products destined for human consumption. This site links to the sampling plan, the testing results and information on the tests used, as well as a list of violators. (Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA)

AVMA Advocacy   - AVMA represents the interests of veterinarians on federal legislative and regulatory issues that influence animal health, public health and the veterinary profession. This sites provides summaries of selected AVMA policies, state veterinary medical associations, AVMA federal and state government relations contacts, comprehensive issue papers, and tools for effective advocacy efforts. (American Veterinary Medical Association)

Animal Legal and Historical Center Web Site   - Site provides a web library of legal and policy materials as relates to animals, expert explanation of the materials for both the lawyer and the non-lawyer, and an historical perspective about social and legal attitudes toward animals. (Michigan State University (MSU))

Food Safety Legislation 2018   - Page highlights state-level legislation passed in 2018 on food safety. (National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL))

Regulations, Directives & Notices - Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS)   - (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

State Rabies Vaccination Laws for Domestic Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets in the United States   - This map includes data on state-level pre-exposure rabies vaccination laws for domestic dogs, cats, and ferrets across the United States, as well as data on those laws referencing the Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control. This dataset relies on external validation for accuracy and understanding of the application of laws and policies. If you would like to provide input on how your state’s laws have been captured please email the CDC’s Public Health Law Program at phlawprogram@cdc.gov. (Public Health Law Research, Temple University)

State public health veterinarians of the United States   - Contact information for the public health veterinarian for each state. (American Veterinary Medical Association)

Statement of Policy: Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (October 2018)   - A policy statement from NACCHO’s Board of Directorson Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in response to concerns from local health departments. (National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO))

• + Collected Materials
  • AgriXiv Repository for agriculture and allied sciences preprints.
  • Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Education Resource Library Catalog of printable educational materials and videos on topics related to food safety, nutrition (including labeling and dietary supplements), and cosmetics. These materials are intended for consumers, educators, dietitians, and health professionals. as well as for industry and regulators.
  • FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Research Publications Research publications databases include peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and posters describing CVM's research.
  • Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Center - Biodefense Resource Center, Humanitarian Resource Institute The Biodefense Reference Library is a collaborative initiative of international medical, veterinary and scientific experts to share information and enhance academic discussion of issues associated with preparedness, response, mitigation and policy.
  • International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS) IVIS website provides free (registration required) access to original, up-to-date publications, proceedings of veterinary meetings, short courses, continuing education, an international calendar of veterinary events, image collections and much more.
  • Papers on the Interface between Public Health and Veterinary Medicine - Public Health Reports This special issue (vol 123 iss 3) of Public Health Reports focuses on the important interface between public health and veterinary medicine for improving human health, animal health, and food safety. Co-published with the Journal of Veterinary Medical Education.
  • Preventive Veterinary Medicine This journal indexed by PubMed covers international research and developments in veterinary epidemiology, animal disease prevention and control, animal health economics, and One Health. Read abstracts online for free-subscription required to access full text.
  • Subscriptions: Veterinary Information Network (VIN) Fee-based knowledge resource center for animal health and infectious diseases that includes many full text journals, conference proceedings and electronic books, as well as online expert forums for veterinarians.
  • The Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation (JVDI) JVDI is devoted to all aspects of veterinary laboratory diagnostic science, including anatomic pathology, bacteriology/mycology, clinical pathology, epidemiology, immunology, laboratory information management, molecular biology, parasitology, public health, toxicology, and virology. Content is open access after a 12-month embargo.
  • Veterinary Public Health Publications Documents related to Veterinary Public Health including reports, proceedings, working papers, manuals, and other publications.
  • World Veterinary Association Library Policy statements, newsletters, One Health issues, and documents/presentations from the WVA.

• + Individual Items
  • Animal Health at the Crossroads: Preventing, Detecting, and Diagnosing Animal Diseases (2005) This 2005 report was produced by the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources of the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences.
  • Combating Antibiotic Resistance: A Policy Roadmap To Reduce Use of Medically Important Antibiotics in Livestock The policy roadmap consists of 11 core policy recommendations that are aimed at curbing antibiotic resistance in livestock. The recommendations are split into three key areas: 1) decreasing livestock use of medically important antibiotics; 2) monitoring livestock antibiotic use, and 3) enhancing surveillance and data integration to inform antibiotic resistance policy.
  • Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, 2016 The recommendations in this compendium serve as a basis for animal rabies prevention and control programs throughout the United States and facilitate standardization of procedures among jurisdictions, thereby contributing to an effective national rabies control program.
  • Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings, 2009 - National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc.
  • Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings, 2017 This compendium provides standardized recommendations for public health officials, veterinarians, animal venue operators, animal exhibitors, visitors to animal venues and exhibits, teachers, camp operators, and others concerned with control of disease and with minimizing health risks associated with animal contact in public settings.
  • Critical Needs for Research in Veterinary Science - Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, National Academies Public health and food safety are one of the areas highlighted in this 2005 report which discusses how veterinary research offers numerous opportunities for improving animal and human health. Pages 132-6 discuss the CDC's involvement in veterinarian training and research.
  • Economic and Social Consequences of Animal Diseases This web document outlines the complex consequences of animal diseases in domesticated birds and livestock and links to other relevant websites.
  • Foreign Animal Diseases - The Gray Book (2008) The seventh edition (2008) of the Committee on Foreign and Infectious Diseases of the United States Animal Health Association gray book. Over 400 pages including many color photographs.
  • Future Trends in Veterinary Public Health (2002) This 96-page report was published in 2002 as number 907 in the WHO Technical Report Series.
  • Livestock to 2020: the next food revolution A comprehensive report that attempts to define the nature, extent, scope, and implications of the "Livestock Revolution" in developing countries.
  • Microbial Threats to Health: Emergence, Detection, and Response (2003) This 2003 report was produced by the Board on Global Health of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences.
  • NARMS 2015 Human Isolates Surveillance Report Report provides the most recent nationwide data on antibiotic resistance transmitted commonly by food, including: Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, E. coli O157, and Vibrio species other than Vibrio cholera.
  • Nonfatal Fall-Related Injuries Associated with Dogs and Cats---United States, 2001-2006 - CDC This report published in the MMWR March 27, 2009;58(11):277-281 presents data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System All Injury Program.
  • Taking a Multisectoral, One Health Approach: A Tripartite Guide to Addressing Zoonotic Diseases in Countries (2019) Report covers prevention, preparedness, detection and response to zoonotic threats at the animal-human-environment interface in all countries and regions, and to include examples of best practices and options based on the experiences of countries. Although focused on zoonotic diseases, the 2019 Guide is flexible enough to cover other health threats at the human-animal-environment interface (e.g., antimicrobial resistance and food safety).
  • Veterinarians: Integral Partners in Public Health Harry Michael Chaddock developed this 25-page paper (n.d.) at the request of U.S. Senate staffers to show how veterinarians are involved in public health issues.
  • Veterinary Medicine and Public Health at CDC Lonnie J. King, DVM wrote this article published in the MMWR December 22, 2006; 55(SUP02);7-9.

Effectively Communicating About Mosquito Control: A Guide for Mosquito Control Partners (October 2018)   - Based on research and expert communications guidance, this guide is intended to further on-the-ground mosquito control efforts and provide tools that mosquito control partners can use to educate others about the need for adequate mosquito protection. (Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO))

The Vector Control Tools & Resources (VeCToR) Toolkit 10 Essential Environmental Public Health Services   - The Vector Control Tools & Resources (VeCToR) Toolkit provides tools and resources for program improvement activities that are in line with the 10 Essential Environmental Public Health Services. (National Environmental Health Association)

• + Animal Health and Zoonotic Diseases
  • Animal Health
  • CONSULTANT CONSULTANT is a veterinary diagnostic support system used to suggest possible causes for clinical signs and symptoms. It provides a brief synopsis of the cause including a general description, species affected, associated signs/symptoms, and literature references.
  • Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) CAPC, an independent industry-sponsored council established to create guidelines for the optimal control of internal and external parasites that threaten the health of pets and people. Brings together broad expertise in parasitology, internal medicine, public health, veterinary law, private practice and association leadership and provides consumer and practitioner information on separate websites. Some Spanish materials.
  • HealthMap Global disease alert map that brings together disparate data sources for a comprehensive view of the current global state of infectious diseases and their effect on human and animal health. Data is aggregated by disease and displayed by location with links to disease alerts.
  • HealthMap PREDICT A global early warning system to detect and reduce the impacts of emerging diseases that move between wildlife and people (zoonotic diseases).
  • Healthy Pets Healthy People Information about diseases people can catch from pets, farm animals, and wildlife.
  • Notifiable Diseases in Animals Information about animal disease outbreaks and the measures to control them in the UK.
  • Overview of Zoonoses - The Merck Veterinary Manual Edited by Susan E. Aiello, B.S., D.V.M., E.L.S. and published by Merck & Co., Inc. NJ, USA, the Manual is a free online browseable and searchable reference that describes many zoonotic diseases and provides a quick reference table of more than 200 Global Zoonoses with distribution, probable means of transmission and clinical manifestations in humans.
  • Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (PANAFTOSA) - Pan American Health Organization (Brazil) PANAFTOSA houses the Virtual Library in Veterinary Public Health (http://bvs.panaftosa.org.br/index.php?lang=en) and several information systems: the Epidemiological Information System SIEPI, the Epidemiological Surveillance System for Rabies in the Americas SIRVERA, and the Continental Epidemiological Surveillance System SIVCONT (production and training). It also offers events, which are routinely announced via the PANAFTOSA Regional Events Directory.
  • Technical Factsheets Factsheets on animal-borne diseases, zoonoses, vectors, and toxins to animals.
  • Vector-Borne Disease Control NACCHO works to increase the capacity of local health departments to address environmental health issues including vector control, integrated pest management, and infectious diseases related to rodents and other emerging vectors.
  • Zoonoses: Information Resources Factsheets on diseases or infections which are naturally transmissible from vertebrate animals to humans.
  • Zoonotic Diseases Information on zoonotic diseases or zoonoses, diseases caused by germs (pathogens) that can be spread between animals and humans.

• + Food Borne Illness
  • 2015 NARMS Integrated Report (2017) Report presents information and trends on Salmonella, Campylobacter, E.coli and Enterococcus in the food animal supply.
  • 2016 Food Safety Survey Report Results of a survey of U.S. adults on foodborne illness, germs, and proper food preparation.
  • Annual Summaries of Foodborne Outbreaks Annual summaries of domestic foodborne disease outbreaks based on reports provided by state, local, and territorial health departments. These summaries help public health practitioners better understand the pathogens, foods, settings, and contributing factors involved in these outbreaks.
  • Antibiotic Resistance and Food Safety Website provides an overview of antibiotic resistance, its link to food safety, and how to protect people from foodborne illness.
  • Atlas of Salmonella in the United States The Atlas of Salmonella in the United States, 1968-2011, summarizes 42 years of laboratory-confirmed surveillance data on Salmonella isolates from humans.
  • CDC Food Safety Provides information on foodborne illness, outbreaks, and investigations.
  • CFSAN Adverse Event Reporting System (CAERS) A database that contains information on adverse event and product complaint reports submitted to FDA for foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.
  • CIFOR Guidelines for Foodborne Illness Complaint Systems Guidelines on the use of foodborne illness complaint systems to detect foodborne disease outbreaks for use by public health entities involved in consumer complaint-based surveillance, response, and investigation.
  • FDA Food Code A model that assists food control jurisdictions at all levels of government by providing them with a scientifically sound technical and legal basis for regulating the retail and food service segment of the industry (restaurants and grocery stores and institutions such as nursing homes)
  • Food Chain Crisis Management Framework FCC-EMPRES for animal health, plant protection and food safety contain the main technical capacities of FAO to address transboundary animal and plant and pests and diseases, including aquatic and forest pests and diseases, food safety and radiation threats, and to support countries in the fight against these threats.
  • Food Defense & Emergency Response - Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) Guidance materials on developing a food defense plan and training materials and podcasts for for front-line employees in the food and agriculture industry.
  • Food Safety - World Health Organization The WHO department of Food Safety and Zoonoses (FOS) provides leadership in global efforts to lower the burden of diseases, thereby strengthening the health security and ensuring sustainable development of Member States.
  • Food Safety Education Month September is National Food Safety Education Month. It provides an opportunity to raise awareness about steps you can take to prevent food poisoning.
  • Food safety in the EU Presents the European Union integrated approach to food safety, animal health, animal welfare and plant health through coherent farm-to-table measures and adequate monitoring.
  • FoodNet Fast An interactive tool to display data on graphs, maps, and tables for select pathogens transmitted commonly through food. Users can create custom searches and download data from the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet), which covers about 15% of the United States population.
  • Foodsafety.gov Web portal provides information on recalls, how to keep food safe, food poisoning, vulnerable populations, and reporting issues with food items.
  • Guidelines for Foodborne Disease Outbreak Response This CIFOR toolkit allows state and local health departments to conduct self-assessments of their outbreak detection, and to implement appropriate recommendations. (Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response)
  • National Agricultural Biosecurity Center - Kansas State University National Agricultural Biosecurity Center aims to develop, coordinate, implement, and leverage a broad range of programs and capabilities to address diverse threats to the U.S. and world agricultural economies and food supply.
  • National Environmental Assessment Reporting System (NEARS) NEARS is a national effort to systematically collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate environmental data from foodborne illness outbreak investigations.
  • PulseNet PulseNet compares the DNA fingerprints of bacteria from patients to find clusters of disease that might represent unrecognized food or water disease outbreaks.
  • The Junior Disease Detectives: Operation Outbreak Graphic Novel CDC has partnered with the USDA and 4-H to develop "The Junior Disease Detectives: Operation Outbreak," a graphic novel intended to educate youth audiences about variant flu and the real disease detective work conducted by public and animal health experts when outbreaks of infectious diseases occur. Site includes educational activities for classroom use.

• + Continuing Education
  • APHIS Professional Development Training Professional development programs and upcoming events from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), USDA.
  • AgriSafe Learning Lab Training and resources on current research and activities in agricultural safety and health.
  • Certified Foodborne Outbreak Investigator (CFOI) Credential The CFOI will prepare you to utilize environmental health principles and food safety knowledge in collaboration with outbreak response partners to assess foodborne illness risks, perform environmental assessments, identify contributing factors and antecedents, and implement control measures to prevent the spread of foodborne illness and protect the public.
  • Entry Training for the Public Health Veterinarian - Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS)
  • Environmental Assessment Just-In-Time Training This training is targeted to environmental health professionals conducting environmental assessments for foodborne disease outbreak investigations. This just-in-time model provides a succinct, "on-the-go" training for environmental health professionals to refresh their skills on a variety of processes critical to conducting an environmental assessment.
  • Environmental Assessment Training Series (EATS) The skills needed to investigate outbreaks of foodborne illness are different from those needed to inspect restaurants, and the role of environmental health staff is critical. EATS addresses the role of environmental assessments within the broader context of outbreak investigations and the food safety system.
  • Foodborne Outbreak Investigations and Team Development Online Trainings Free, online, and self-paced training courses focused on foodborne outbreak investigations.
  • NACCHO Retail Program Standards Mentorship Program Funded through a five-year cooperative agreement between NACCHO and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this program connects retail food regulatory program practitioners who are experienced in applying the Retail Program Standards with those who are newly enrolled and looking for assistance, resources, and recommendations for achieving a specific standard. Eligible participants include food regulatory programs operating at the state, local, tribal, and territorial level.
  • Navigating a Foodborne Outbreak: Preparation for Interprofessional Practice A free, self-paced, interactive learning module that demonstrates the importance of interprofessional practice among health professionals to improve and protect population health, in the context of a foodborne outbreak.
  • Vector Control for Environmental Health Professionals (VCEHP) VCEHP is an online learning series that contains 11 online courses and emphasizes the use of integrated pest management (IPM) to address public health pests and vectors that spread diseases, including Zika virus and others.
  • Veterinary Food Safety Education Learning Object Repository The University of Wisconsin partnered with the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) to provide this repository of food safety-related learning objects. Includes access to UTMB's Clinical Laboratory Science learning objects. Free registration required. This project is sponsored in part by the US Department of Agriculture, Higher Education Challenge Grant.

• + Academic Programs
  • CDC-Hubert Global Health Fellowship This fellowship provides third and fourth year medical and veterinary students with valuable public health experience in an international setting. The main focus of the fellowship is a 6 to 12 week field assignment. Fellows are mentored by experienced CDC staff and learn through hands-on experience while working on a public health project in a developing country. The CDC-Hubert Global Health Fellowship is endowed by the O.C. Hubert Charitable Trust.
  • Coordinated MPH (Health Behavior) DVM (School of Veterinary Medicine) - Auburn University, School of Veterinary Medicine and University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Public Health
  • DVM-MPH Degree Program - University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
  • DVM/MPH Combined Degree Program The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics have created a combined 5-year program of study that can result in earning both the Masters in Public Health degree and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees.
  • DVM/MPH Dual-Degree Program at the University of Minnesota The Veterinary Public Health (VPH) program allows students to combine their veterinary studies at any accredited veterinary college while pursuing the M.P.H. at the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health.
  • DVM/MPH dual degree program - College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI) The Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine offers a DVM/MPH degree program in collaboration with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
  • DVM/Master of Public Health Program
  • DVM/Masters of Public Health Program
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Master of Public Health (DVM/MPH) Joint Degree
  • Dual Degree DVM/MPH - School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin - Madison
  • Emphasis in Infectious Disease/Zoonoses, Master of Public Health Program
  • MPH Program for Practicing Veterinarians
  • Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine This specialized master's degree program focuses on preventive medicine, but is not an accredited public health degree.
  • Master of Public Health - Veterinary Epidemiology Concentration
  • One Health Interprofessional Education This initiative seeks to integrate One Health concepts into the degree programs of health professions students through the case study method of instruction.
  • Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health Graduate Program The Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health program is administered through the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences within the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
  • Veterinary Public Health - University of Glasgow
  • Veterinary Public Health Concentration - University of Tennessee
  • Veterinary Public Health Program - The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Influenza and Zoonoses Education among Youth in Agriculture   - To improve influenza education and communication efforts around youth in agriculture, several government and non-governmental organizations partnered to launch a pilot program called Influenza Education among Youth in Agriculture. This program provides hands-on activities for youth, zoonotic disease curricula and lesson plans, educational workshops, biosecurity and handwashing posters, and also holds meetings to foster relationships, build networks, and achieve project goals to protect human and animal health. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

RMSF Training Module: Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment for Healthcare Providers (Continuing Education)   - The Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) module is an interactive clinical education tool with case-based scenarios that provides technical training on RMSF. The module highlights key clinical messages aimed at promoting early clinical recognition and treatment. It is self-directed with knowledge checks, reference materials, and an interactive rash identification tool that allows healthcare providers to compare the rash seen in RMSF to other illnesses. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

AFDO-Managed Retail Program Standards Grant Program   - The program provides funds for the completion of projects and training to enhance conformance with the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (Retail Program Standards). (U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS)

Current Research Information System   - CRIS is the USDA's documentation and reporting system for ongoing and recently completed research and education projects in agriculture, food and nutrition, and forestry. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases (EEID)   - The Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases (EEID) program solicitation supports the development of predictive models and the discovery of principles governing the transmission dynamics of infectious disease agents.

Morris Animal Foundation   - Large nonprofit foundation 501(c)(3) dedicated to funding research studies to protect, treat and cure animals, including companion animals (dogs, cats, horses, llamas/alpacas), as well as wildlife (mountain gorillas, elephants, rhinoceros, wolves, and many varieties of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish).

NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Enhance and Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens (U01)   - Funding to protect and promote public health by enhancing, strengthening and sustaining antibiotic resistance surveillance in retail food specimens within the NARMS program. The NARMS cooperative agreements will improve the detection of antibiotic resistance among enteric bacteria in food commodities, as well as potentially develop new sites as part of the program. Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with the NARMS Objectives. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS)

National Agricultural Library Internships   - The National Agricultural Library is always looking for bright, talented people to help us develop innovative services, programs, and exhibits. (National Agricultural Library, USDA)

• + Upcoming Meetings
  • Identification and Use of Biomarkers to Advance Development of Preventive Vaccines; Public Workshop September 16-17, 2019; Rockville, MD.
  • Child Agricultural Injury Prevention Workshop September 17-18, 2019; Hershey, PA. (Marshfield Clinic Research Institute)
  • 16th International Symposium on Biosafety February 29-March 4, 2020; Atlanta, GA.

Pink Book Wednesdays   - On Wednesdays from June 5 through September 25, CDC experts will discuss a chapter of Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (commonly known as the “Pink Book”), 13th edition, and answer viewers’ questions. Webinars will be archived and posted within two weeks following each live event. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Advancing the One Health Concept through Collaborations that Connect, Create, and Educate   - Archived webinar from November 2016 provided an overview of One Health, discussed the critical need for and process of connecting the many passionate stakeholders around the world, and shared an update on efforts across the U.S. and beyond to make One Health ways of thinking the ‘default way of doing business.' (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD)   - The purpose of CRWAD is to discuss and disseminate the most current research advances in animal diseases.

Food Safety Podcast   - A podcast for food safety professionals hosted by the Food Safety Magazine editorial team. Each episode will feature a conversation with a food safety professional sharing their experiences and insights of the important job of safeguarding the world's food supply.

Zoonoses & One Health Updates (ZOHU) Calls   - One-hour monthly webinars that provide timely education on zoonotic and infectious diseases, One Health, and related health threats at the animal-human-ecosystem interface. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)