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USDA adds welfare provisions for dealers, exhibitors, researchers
In May, the Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service published a series of pending rules that include requirements for…
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Approval and availability of antimicrobials for use in food-producing animals
The availability and effectiveness of antimicrobials, including medically important antimicrobials, are important to support the health and welfare of…
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In Short
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comment on proposed updates to Animal Welfare Act…
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Addressing global inequities in access to essential medicines
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) are taking steps to improve the global availability…
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on responsible and judicious use of antimicrobials
The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association have jointly adopted this policy on responsible and…
Over-the-counter antimicrobials changing to prescription-only
The FDA has outlined its process for changing certain medically important antimicrobial drugs from over-the-counter (OTC) to prescription (Rx). Rx…
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HOD wants better communication with nonveterinary pharmacies
The AVMA House of Delegates was nearly unanimous in its vote Aug. 3 for a resolution that calls on the AVMA to communicate with nonveterinary…
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AASV basic guidelines of judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in swine
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians and AVMA both support these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in pork production.
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Antimicrobial stewardship definition and core principles
These principles can be used to develop antimicrobial stewardship plans in any veterinary practice setting.
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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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UNDER REVIEWJudicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials
Judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials is a core principle of the broader goal of antimicrobial stewardship.
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UNDER REVIEWAABP judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in cattle
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.
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Compounding case against BET Pharm settled
On Sept. 25, U.S. District Judge Karl Forester filed a consent decree in a civil case between the United States and the
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FTC workshop explores pet medications
The Federal Trade Commission held a workshop Oct. 2 to explore trade restrictions in the distribution of pet medications to consumers.
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AAAP guidelines for judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in poultry
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in poultry production, developed by the American Association of…