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Raising food animals without antibiotics: Is it sustainable?
AVMA's chief economist to examine the data Rising consumer interest in how food is produced has resulted in more farm animals being raised without…
JAVMA news
Local action can reduce global threat
Dr. Andrew Clark said antimicrobial resistance is a global problem of increasing severity.
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AABP: Determine drug use by disease, not marketing
Cattle should receive antibiotics when needed to treat disease even if the animals are in antibiotic-free production, according to the American…
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Antimicrobial research a priority for AVMA
Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat, and the AVMA is advocating for development of new drugs that would help protect humans and animals.
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on continuous monitoring of antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance
The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association endorse this statement on continuous monitoring of…
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FDA requests label changes to combat antiparasitic resistance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked animal drug companies to voluntarily revise the labels of some livestock and horse dewormers to…
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AVMA defines stewardship, judicious use
AVMA leaders hope changes in how veterinarians prescribe and administer antimicrobials can prolong the effectiveness of those drugs in the medical…
Veterinary specialists 2016
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2016.
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AVMA gives practitioners a voice in global meeting on antimicrobial resistance
A delegation led by the FDA is representing the United States in global discussions about antimicrobial resistance this week in South Korea, and the…
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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.
AVMA membership data 2016
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2016.
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Veterinarians want data, targets for antimicrobial use
Veterinarians in North America and Europe are under pressure to reduce antimicrobial administration on swine farms.