JAVMA news
Video summarizes compounding rules
The AVMA has released a video for veterinarians titled “Compounding 101” that summarizes the basic rules of drug compounding in veterinary
JAVMA news
Legislation may increase oversight of compounders
Legislation signed in November 2013 will give federal authorities more scrutiny over some compounding pharmacies, which will be able to
JAVMA news
Unraveling the confounding world of compounding
Dr. Jeff Gerlesits examines a hyperthyroid cat on a busy afternoon, assisted by veterinary
JAVMA news
Compounding policies updated in anticipation of federal action
The AVMA Executive Board has approved several policy-related proposals by the Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents meant to help the Association…
JAVMA news
Taking care of business
Veterinary compounding, association governance, and foreign veterinary college accreditation were among the topics addressed during the June 6-8…
JAVMA news
AVMA seeks nominations to board
AVMA voting members in districts IV and XI have the opportunity to nominate representatives to the Executive Board.
JAVMA news
Antifreeze manufacturers agree to bittering agent addition
This past December, the Consumer Specialty Products Association and Humane Society Legislative Fund announced antifreeze and
JAVMA news
Soring, antimicrobials, and layer hens
The AVMA Executive Board this June acted on a slate of federal legislation concerning veterinarians or animal health and welfare in a wide range of…
JAVMA news
Grants awarded for testing methods for food contaminants
The Food and Drug Administration awarded grants in September to seven members of the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response
JAVMA news
Swine policy revised to recognize immunocastration
The AVMA policy concerning swine castration has been revised to acknowledge that immunocastration may be a viable alternative to surgical castration.
Disposal of General Cleaning Chemicals
Guidlines for the disposal of general cleaning chemicals used in veterinary practices
policy
Notification to the veterinarian of violative residues in foods of animal origin
Veterinarians have an essential role in preventing such violations and ensuring the appropriate and judicious use of pharmaceuticals on food animal…
JAVMA news
‘Southern girl’ takes on SAVMA presidency
Student AVMA President Elise Ackley, a third-year veterinary student at Louisiana State University, calls herself a “true Southern girl.”
JAVMA news
Cat practice a passion for AAFP president
The way Dr. Marcus G. Brown sees it, practitioners need to raise the level of feline veterinary care to that for dogs.
JAVMA news
Finding alternatives in the face of resistance
Dr. Cyril G. Gay has seen substantial money and labor invested in researching antimicrobial resistance but far less in finding new tools to treat and…
JAVMA news
Veterinary marijuana?
Most Americans see marijuana as a legitimate medical treatment for some human disease conditions.