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Organization accredits 50 compounding pharmacies
Fifty compounding pharmacies, including some that compound animal drugs, have now earned accreditation from the Pharmacy Compounding
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Group to offer accreditation for online veterinary pharmacies
Pet owners who order products from Internet pharmacies soon may be able to look for a seal of accreditation from the National Association
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Veterinary marijuana?
Most Americans see marijuana as a legitimate medical treatment for some human disease conditions.
Compounding guidance for veterinarians
Learn about the regulatory parameters, quality control assurance, and practice considerations when using compounded products in veterinary medicine.
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Old, new deputy CEO see AVMA moving profession forward
What kept Dr. Elizabeth A. Curry-Galvin on the staff of the AVMA for two decades?
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Senate pays tribute to US zoos and aquariums
Partisan agendas were briefly set aside this past November when a resolution honoring the nation's zoos and aquariums passed the Senate by unanimous…
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Is it ethical to keep animals in zoos?
Are zoos exploiting animals for profit? Are they prisons for wild animals?
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Below are some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
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Canine vaccination guidelines intended for individualized treatment
The AAHA has developed guidelines to aid practitioners making decisions about appropriate vaccination recommendations
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FDA issues safety warning on Comfortis-ivermectin interaction
The clinical signs of these adverse reactions are consistent with ivermectin toxicosis.
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Drugs, biologics, procedures topics of new or adjusted policies
The AVMA changed policies related to prescriptions, biologics, reproductive technologies, aquaculture beyond state waters, and surgical procedures…
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Uniform horse-racing rules gaining momentum
Proposed uniform national horse-racing reforms by the RMTC involve medication regulation and enforcement, including laboratory testing.
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New diagnostic lab planned in Nebraska
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln plans to replace its Veterinary Diagnostic Center.
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Conservation of wildlife
The AVMA recognizes the vital role of wildlife in the human-animal-environment complex and that wildlife conservation is most effectively addressed…
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Zoo veterinarian cleared of manatee deaths
Officials at ZooTampa at Lowry Park in Tampa, Florida, have determined that the actions of a zoo veterinarian did not cause the deaths of any…
Prescriptions and pharmacies: FAQs for pet owners
Answers to common questions from pet owners about veterinary prescriptions and pharmacies.
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Unraveling the confounding world of compounding
Dr. Jeff Gerlesits examines a hyperthyroid cat on a busy afternoon, assisted by veterinary
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AZA to phase out bullhooks for elephant management
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums announced it is phasing out the use of bullhooks for routine elephant care and training at member zoos by the…
Compounding FAQ for pet owners
Help clients find answers to common questions about drug compounding.
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Calgary selects its second dean
Dr. Baljit Singh has been named as dean of the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, effective Sept. 1.
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Expanded Kansas diagnostic lab opens
Kansas State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory opened its second site, on the K-State Olathe Campus, Nov. 15, 2013.
Prescriptions and pharmacies: FAQs for veterinarians
Answers to common questions from veterinarians about writing and dispensing veterinary prescriptions, and about pharmacies.
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Foot and mouth disease
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of worldwide concern. View AVMA's recommendations for FMD preparedness and…
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Q&A with Dr. Elizabeth A. Curry-Galvin
Dr. Elizabeth A. Curry-Galvin, outgoing deputy chief executive officer of the AVMA, answers questions from JAVMA News.
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Grants, student awards handed out by AVMF, partners
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation and the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation announced the two recipients of pharmacology research…