News Update:
Healthcare Reform Questions and Answers
By Dr. Mark Lutschaunig, Director of the GRD
How does health care reform impact the veterinary profession? This article continues the series of Questions and Answers concerning the health care reform legislation. For more questions and... More »
Featured Articles:
Effort Under Way to Maximize VMLRP Awards Through Tax Exemption
By Gina Luke, Assistant Director
The shortage of veterinary care in some communities could have dire consequences for both human and animal health, as well as public safety, animal welfare, disease surveillance and economic development. To help combat the shortages, Congress originally authorized... More »
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on the Judicious Use of Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs in Food-Producing Animals
By Ashley Shelton, Assistant Director
Draft guidance (#209) entitled "The Judicious Use of Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs in Food-Producing Animals" was issued June 28, 2010, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Antimicrobial resistance continues to be a growing concern for both the public health and animal health communities and this draft guidance... More »
The Antibiotic Debate Heats Up
By Anthony Bartels, GRD Student Extern
Even more hot, humid and sticky than the recent Washington, D.C., weather, is the antibiotic resistance discussion going on around town. Everyone seems to have their "silver bullet" or "smoking gun" to throw on the table, but, as I heard one wise individual state during my externship, if there is a seemingly simple solution to an issue as complex as antimicrobial resistance, then it's probably the wrong solution. More »
Regulatory Update:
August 2, 2010 – A Critical Date for Accredited Veterinarians
By Dr. David Scarfe, Assistant Director, Scientific Activities
August 2, 2010 is a critical date for veterinarians already accredited by USDA. In implementing the regulations that revised the National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP), APHIS set August 2 as the final day for currently accredited veterinarians to submit a new NVAP Application Form (VS-135A). Currently accredited veterinarians... More »
Grassroots Update:
Pets & Vets of Congress Profile: Dr. Keith de la Cruz
By Stephanie Fisher, Grassroots Coordinator
This is part of a series of profiles of the veterinarians who care for members of Congress' pets.
Representative Ken Calvert's dachshund, Cali, doesn't confine her playtime to the local dog park. Her running grounds are the halls...More »
Opportunities:
Advocacy Session at AVMA Convention
Join AVMA state and federal advocacy experts for a lively, interactive session at the 147th AVMA Annual Convention this summer in Atlanta. On Monday, August 2, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., attendees will learn the latest techniques and tactics to help make their advocacy, citizen lobbying and social media a success, while becoming familiar with the AVMA's federal legislative agenda and getting an update on state legislative developments around the country. More »
FDA Extends Comment Period on the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Veterinary Feed Directive Regulation
The Food and Drug Administration recently agreed to extend the comment period on the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) for the veterinary feed directive program (VFD). More »
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