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Eliminate nontherapeutic antimicrobial use in agriculture: AMA
Eliminate nontherapeutic antimicrobial use in agriculture: AMA Diversifying its crusade against misuse of…
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California law protects animal blood donors
California has enacted a law protecting animal blood donors used by state commercial blood banks. Signed Sept. 23 by Gov. Gray Davis, the bill (SB…
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Veterinarians win key races in Colorado, Georgia
Colorado veterinarian Wayne Allard won a hard-fought race in November against Democratic challenger Tom Strickland
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Antimicrobial testing standards published
The National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards has recently published a reference report concerning antimicrobial testing standards
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Monitoring antimicrobial susceptibility of animal pathogens
For the past two years, researchers have been collecting bacterial isolates from animal species in various states.
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Europe bans antimicrobials, legislation proposed in U.S
The European Union has banned the use of four additional antimicrobials as growth promoters in animal feed.
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Veterinarians continue discussing swine welfare
AASV annual meeting also addressesissue of antimicrobial usage
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Political Advocacy 101
State legislatures are fast becoming battlegrounds over the practice of veterinary medicine.
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Bills to limit antimicrobial use are back
Congress is again considering legislation to reduce routine use of antimicrobials in animal agriculture.
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Extralabel use of cephalosporins prohibited in food animals
Concern that extralabel use of cephalosporin antimicrobial drugs in food animals may pose a public health risk has led the Food and Drug
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AVMA cautions against indiscriminate broad bans on livestock antimicrobials
The increase in antimicrobial-resistant pathogens—especially methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus—has Congress searching for a remedy to a…
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FDA extends comment period on cephalosporin restrictions
The Food and Drug Administration has extended the comment period on a final rule to prohibit extralabel uses of cephalosporins in food animals.
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Midyear report summarizes state legislation
2008 already has been another busy year for state legislation relevant to veterinary and animal issues.
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FDA revokes planned extralabel cephalosporin use ban
The Food and Drug Administration decided in late November against implementing a ban on extralabel cephalosporin antimicrobial use in food animals.
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FDA backs legislation to restrict antimicrobial use
Deputy commissioner says growth-promoting use should be phased out
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AVMA releases FAQ on antimicrobial use and resistance
The AVMA has developed a new document, "Frequently Asked Questions about Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial
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Ohio may have avoided ballot fight
And the governor will push for new restrictions on dog breeders and exotic pets owners as well as more severe punishments for cockfighting.
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House subcommittee examines antimicrobial use in animal agriculture
A hearing before a congressional subcommittee this summer looked at the extent to which antimicrobial use in animal agriculture may be contributing to…
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Missourians to vote on rules for large-scale dog breeders
Missourians will vote Nov. 2 on a ballot initiative that would create tougher rules for dog breeders with more than 10 breeding dogs,, including a…
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Ohio board to create livestock euthanasia rules
The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board created a draft set of livestock euthanasia rules, and the project could help fulfill an
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Missourians approve tougher rules for dog breeders
During the Nov. 2 election, Missourians narrowly approved a ballot initiative, Proposition B, that creates tougher rules for dog breeders with more…
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AVMA provides updates on state legislation
States passed legislation last year regarding the debarking of dogs, pregnancy checks in cows, physical therapists working on animals, and many other…
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Reconciling scope-of-practice disputes
State veterinary boards, laypersons work together on legislation
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Groups debate who should perform reproductive services
Dr. Vince J. Collison would not be in favor of hiring a nonveterinarian to perform ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis or embryo transfers in his practice.
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Antimicrobial oversight could increase through VFDs
Veterinary oversight could become required for some antimicrobials currently available over the counter to livestock owners.