June 1, 2012
Proposal calls for changes in antimicrobial use
The Food and Drug Administration hopes a guide and draft guide on antimicrobial use and availability and a proposed change in the process of issuing veterinary feed directives will lead industries to change the way antimicrobials are used in livestock. If industry agrees to follow the voluntary guidance, fewer antimicrobials would be available for production uses rather than to treat, prevent, or control disease.
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- Tests on distillers grains find antimicrobial residues
AVMA
Eia is new preparedness, response coordinator for AVMA
In April Dr. Cheryl L. Eia began overseeing the AVMA's emergency preparedness and response activities. As the Association's preparedness and response coordinator, Dr. Eia is supervising the AVMA Veterinary Medical Assistance Team program and engaging in policy coordination, outreach, and educational activities.
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Issues
Improving the safety of pet food
Several organizations are working on preventive measures for manufacturers to increase the safety of pet food. The American Feed Industry Association recently rolled out voluntary programs to certify that facilities that manufacture pet food or pet food ingredients meet certain safety standards. The Pet Food Institute is expanding model manufacturing principles. The FDA has begun to implement provisions of the Food Safety Modernization Act that will impact pet food manufacturers.
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- Donate books, journals, and supplies
- BSE found in dairy cow
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Stories in this section:
- Maccabe named AAVMC executive director
- Exhibition spotlights animals in art
- Accolades
- Indiana VMA
- American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
- Obituaries
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