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AVMA updates include new technology entity, PVME open for comment
The AVMA rang in the new year with a record high 105,000 members, strong financials, and a slate of initiatives for the year ahead that address…
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AVMA releases resources on antimicrobial resistance susceptibility testing
The AVMA’s Committee on Antimicrobials (CoA) recently created one-pagers on antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) to help veterinarians make…
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AVMA offers resources during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is Nov. 18-24, together with U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week. Both celebrations are meant to highlight the steps…
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Convention speakers deliver lessons on antimicrobial resistance, stewardship
A series of experts will share their perspective on the dangers of antimicrobial resistance during AVMA Convention 2022 in Philadelphia—and will offer…
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National Academies of Practice adds new veterinary fellows
The new veterinary fellows in the National Academies of Practice are Drs. Ellen N. Behrend, Sherry Burrer, Ruthanne Chun, Patricia Sanchez Diaz, Laura…
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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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American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners’ (AASRP) stewardship guidelines
The AVMA has endorsed these antimicrobial stewardship guidelines developed by the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners.
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HOD passes resolution on workforce issues
AVMA leaders resolved to help address economic, staffing, and morale challenges in the veterinary workforce and they adjusted a series of existing…
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Studies aim to improve antimicrobial prescribing in pets
A national survey could help quantify how often and why antimicrobials are administered in U.S. companion animal clinics.
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Antimicrobial resistance: Slowing and limiting its emergence and spread
As a practice owner, I have been struck by the number of antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections my team and I have seen in our patients.
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Guiding drug use, changing practices
When veterinarians are considering how to treat infections, AVMA officials hope a new report will help bring a panel of experts into the room. And…
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza, gene-lung disease link in Airedale Terriers, global antimicrobial controls
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Organization certifies meat for one-health considerations
The One Health Certified program, administered by the National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education, so far provides…
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FDA finds compliance with 2017 drug rules
Federal investigators found veterinarians who work on farms largely comply with antimicrobial restrictions added three years ago.
Backyard chickens 101
A quick guide for small animal veterinarians to provide veterinary care for backyard chickens and urban poultry flocks.
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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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The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering its approvals of spring-loaded poison traps to kill wild predators.
Antimicrobials
Veterinarians are leaders and stewards in preserving the effectiveness of antimicrobials. We work conscientiously with antimicrobial drugs,…
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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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The hidden ecosystem of the gut microbiome
Millions of bacteria live in the gastrointestinal tract of animals, including cats, dogs, and humans.
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New practice resource simplifies antimicrobial stewardship
Stewardship checklist available to all AVMA members Are you ready to step up your practice’s efforts to support good antimicrobial stewardship? A new…
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OIE to aid against disease, uncertainty
Global animal health leaders urged improved readiness for disasters and harmful trends, updated rabies standards, and pledged to organize against…
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WHO, UN report says drug resistance is a crisis
Drug-resistant pathogens soon could kill 10 million people each year, according to a World Health Organization and United Nations report.
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In Short
The FDA has updated its guidance on Veterinary Feed Directives, applications are being sought for AVMA educator grants, and more