Will there be enough food supply veterinarians?
To quantify the supply of and demand for food supply veterinary professionals in the United States and Canada, the profession is about to mount a comprehensive research project, once the stakeholders have pledged the remaining funding needed. [more]

USDA plans sharp increase in BSE testing
The Department of Agriculture in March announced a tenfold increase in the number of cattle tested for bovine spongiform encephalopathy. [more]

Judge sides with FDA on withdrawal of poultry antimicrobial
An administrative law judge ordered the withdrawal of the Food and Drug Administration's approval for the use of enrofloxacin (Baytril) in poultry, citing potential human health risks. [more]