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AVMA supports bills on horse trailers, research
The AVMA will push Congress to pass legislation that would forbid transporting horses across state lines in double-deck trailers.
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House of Delegates approves model practice act, other proposals
The AVMA House of Delegates approved a new version of the Model Veterinary Practice Act and passed proposals regarding AVMA governance and pet health…
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FDA detains imports of farm-raised seafood from China
The Food and Drug Administration has announced broader import control of all farm-raised catfish, basa, shrimp, dace, and eel
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Funds available for microbiologic hazard research
The FDA-CVM announced in the Feb 17 Federal Register the availability of research funds to study the microbiologic hazards
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Grants could help improve cattle health
Animal health researchers at Washington State University plan to help build a program in Kenya to combat diseases deadly to livestock.
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In Short
Scientists find a dog aggression–gut microbe link, Airvet and VSG partner together on telemedicine, and more
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FDA hastening withdrawal of fluoroquinolone approvals for poultry
FDA hastening withdrawal of fluoroquinolone approvals for poultry
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Protein in soil bacteria could help fight worms
An article published in November describes promising results for a Haemonchus contortus treatment in sheep that uses crystal proteins contained within…
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Veterinarians and beekeepers: An arranged marriage
Veterinarians are still working to gain the trust of beekeepers in the wake of a federal rule that went into effect in 2017 bringing veterinarians and…
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USAHA, AAVLD team up and request more federal funding
A full docket of presentations on the latest information in antimicrobials, zoonotic disease preparedness, and diagnostic procedures
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USDA rescinds raised without antibiotics label on Tyson chicken
posted July 1, 2008 The Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has…
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Pet store puppies remain a source of drug-resistant Campylobacter
Public health investigators found that pet store dogs have been a source of drug-resistant Campylobacter infections in humans for the past decade.
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GRD Focuses on drugs and biologics
The AVMA will focus its efforts on ensuring the implementation of MUMS and four other issues involving drugs and biologics.
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Tyson must stop advertising chicken as raised without antibiotics
A U.S. district court recently ruled that Tyson Foods must cease advertising its retail fresh chicken as raised without antibiotics.
Veterinary feed directive (VFD) basics
The FDA's Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) requires a veterinarian’s involvement when any medically important antibiotic is fed to a food animal…
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AVMA, pediatrics academy collaborate toward one health
The AVMA and American Academy of Pediatrics adopted a joint statement, “The Value of Professional Collaboration in Protecting the Health of People and…
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Commission releases report on food animal production
After a two-year study of concentrated animal feeding operations, the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production released in April its…
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Board takes on topics across breadth of profession
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting June 20-21 in Washington, D.C., took on topics across the breadth of the profession, including improvement…
International VMAs
Almost every country has a veterinary medical association working to advance the veterinary profession and protect animal, human, and environmental…
International affairs
International alliances are a key component of AVMA’s work to support veterinarians and our profession. Whether looking at scientific issues,…
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FDA adds online information to Veterinary Feed Directive guide
Federal authorities have provided additional guidance for veterinarians on how to electronically send Veterinary Feed Directive drug orders.
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Bayer seeks veterinary, industry backing before Baytril hearing
Posted on May 1, 2002 The Bayer Corporation is enlisting the veterinary community and food animal industry to help ensure that scientific evidence…
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AVMA entities continued, altered, or sunset -
The Executive Board approved continuation of several AVMA entities.
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The dangers of improper drug disposal
Drug pollution is altering and hurting marine life in the U.S. and increasing the risk of antimicrobial resistance, which could harm animals and…
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1965 - 1975
The period of 1965-1975 could be characterized as a time when part of the foundation for the present-day one-health initiative was laid, as new…