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Paratuberculosis regulations changed
A final rule in the April 10 Federal Register states that the USDA-APHIS is amending regulations regarding movement of animals with
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Senate to consider minor use/minor species legislation
Senate to consider minor use/minor species legislation
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Veterinary feed directive now in effect
Veterinary feed directive now in effect The final regulation implementing the veterinary feed directive went into effect
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News from NAHMS
The National Animal Health Monitoring System is seeking input on the US dairy industry's information priorities for a national study
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Congress considers minor use/minor species bill
Congress considers minor use/minor species bill The House of Representatives will once again consider legislation…
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MUMS Coalition holds legislative briefing; gains co-sponsors
MUMS Coalition holds legislative briefing; gains co-sponsors
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Kennedy: Need for veterinary medicine never greater
Kennedy: Need for veterinary medicine never greater
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Euthanatized animals can poison wildlife: Veterinarians receive fines
In 1999, a veterinarian and a rancher in Colorado were dismayed to find that they had accidentally killed five golden eagles and two bald eagles.
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Bill offers financial incentives to debt-strapped veterinarians working in underserviced areas
Posted on January 15, 2002 Congress is considering legislation offering scholarships or debt assistance to veterinarians willing to work after…
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Topical use of nitrofurans banned by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration will soon prohibit all uses of nitrofuran drugs in food-producing animals
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Farm bill includes animal health, welfare provisions promoted by AVMA
The massive $111 billion farm bill, passed by Congress and signed by President Bush in May, will subsidize U.S. farmers
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Government Action Center improves member access to legislation
Posted on September 1, 2002 AVMA members can now access real-time information about Congress, using the Government Action Center on the AVMA Web…
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Terrorism law includes penalties for extremists targeting animal-related businesses
Legilation penalizes extremists who vandalize laboratories, furriers, farms, and other animal-related businesses
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A full plate
New Congress considers legislation important to veterinarians and animal health
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AVMA sets its legislative agenda for 108th Congress
Bills address animal drugs, economics of the profession, and health insurance
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Warning added to euthanasia products
The FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine is adding an environmental warning to labels of pentobarbital-containing euthanasia
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President signs bill assisting veterinary graduates with debt load
The AVMA marked its second legislative victory in a month with the Senate's passage of the National Veterinary Medical Service Act
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AVMA sets priorities for 108th Congress
The Executive Board has designated four bills as warranting active pursuit of passage.
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AVMA takes a stand on legislative initiatives
To help speed the implementation of the U.S. Animal Identification Plan, the AVMA has vowed to actively pursue legislation
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Emerging animal welfare ethic transcends borders
posted September 1, 2004 U.S., U.K. perspectives The animal rights movement and the recent emergence of…
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Euthanasia form reviewed
The AVMA Executive Board approved revisions to the model animal euthanasia authorization form in November.
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A heart for politics
Dr. John Melcher has been a fixture in the nation's capital since 1969 when the Montana veterinarian was first sworn
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USDA proposes easing restrictions on Japanese beef imports
APHIS and the FSIS determined that it is not necessary to continue to prohibit the importation of whole cuts of boneless beef from Japan.
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Legislation would regulate puppy mills
A Senate subcommittee recently held a hearing about a controversial bill aimed at regulating puppy mills by bringing federal oversight to large-scale…