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Policies up for review: Your input needed
AVMA policy is powered by AVMA members. The review process for eight policies is starting, and the volunteer groups that conduct the review are…
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FDA to revise Compliance Policy Guide on veterinary compounding
The current CPG, published in July 2003, describes the FDA's position on what types of veterinary compounding might be subject to enforcement action.
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Veterinary medicine a key component of Bush's new policy defending U.S. agriculture from terrorism
President Bush has introduced a policy for protecting America's agriculture and food from terrorist attacks
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HOD passes resolution on workforce issues
AVMA leaders resolved to help address economic, staffing, and morale challenges in the veterinary workforce and they adjusted a series of existing…
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AVMA House of Delegates approves eight resolutions
The AVMA House of Delegates approved eight resolutions on Jan. 7 during its regular winter session, held in conjunction with the AVMA Veterinary…
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AVMA Answers: Pharmaceutical compounding
Generally, the federal regulations require that, for a drug to be compounded legally, a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship must exist, the…
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FDA extends educational period for new policy on compounding animal drugs from bulk drug substances
The Food and Drug Administration has delayed enforcement of its finalized guidance regarding compounding animal drugs from bulk drug substances.
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Veterinarians have a role in global food security, Association says
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting April 5-6, approved the new "AVMA Policy on Global Food Security."
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AVMA Answers: Texas drug compounding case
Given the recent Texas court decision on drug compounding, have the rules on drug compounding changed?
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Veterinary compounding update: AVMA works with USP
Because compounding is a critical tool for veterinarians, the AVMA works hard to ensure that veterinary concerns are heard and considered in…
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AVMA prepares response to FDA draft compounding guidance
Based on feedback from member veterinarians and other stakeholders, the AVMA has compiled a list of key points to share with the FDA in our formal…
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AVMA weighs in on compounding guidance, provides new FAQ resource
AVMA has submitted comments to the FDA on the agency’s proposed guidance on compounding from bulk substances (GFI #256). A new resource answers…
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AVMA asks FDA to extend comment period on animal drug compounding
We asked the agency to clarify its latest proposal to regulate animal drug compounding from bulk substances, and allow at least a 120-day extension…
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Task force to develop proposal for compounding legislation
A new AVMA task force will develop a proposal for federal legislation to address issues related to veterinary compounding, pursuant to the…
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Veterinary compounding
Compounding is the customized manipulation of a drug by a veterinarian, or by a pharmacist upon the prescription of a veterinarian, to meet the needs…
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Changing the rules for pharmacy
The ever-changing state and federal rules governing pharmacy within veterinary medicine were the subject of a wide-ranging session during the 2014…
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FDA extends comment deadline on compounding guidance
The action follows AVMA's request for more review time.
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UNDER REVIEWAppropriate animal carcass disposal
The AVMA advocates safe and environmentally responsible disposal of animal carcasses, whether on an individual animal basis or during mass mortality…
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Agriculture inspections at points of entry
The AVMA calls for the Department of Homeland Security to increase the scope, intensity, and innovation of agricultural inspections at points of…
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Reportable disease list
The AVMA supports the development and implementation of a national list of reportable animal diseases.
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Swine health improvement plan
The AVMA supports the Swine Health Improvement Plan pilot program.
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Disinfectants for foreign and emerging animal diseases
The AVMA strongly advocates for and supports maintaining U.S. Environmental Protection Agency exemptions for the use of disinfectants against foreign…
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Development of emerging disease agent biologics
Development of emerging infectious disease biologics is essential for One Health. The AVMA supports the development of these products through…
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Zoonotic disease education
The AVMA supports zoonotic disease education programs for physicians, allied health professionals, veterinarians, and other animal care professionals…
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Secure food supply plans
The AVMA recommends that federal and state regulatory authorities along with industry stakeholders continue to update, maintain and use the Secure…