Winners announced for AVMA’s Spring Animal Welfare Assessment Contest
The second annual spring virtual Animal Welfare Assessment Contest (AWJAC) took place April 20-21, with registrants from across North and South…
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Veterinary students voice concerns over duty hours
For veterinary students, the heavy workload and long hours during clinical veterinary training appear to be the major stressor. However, certain…
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APHIS, Justice Department strengthen Animal Welfare Act enforcement
A memorandum of understanding between the U.S. departments of agriculture and justice means greater collaboration and coordination when investigating…
Comments open: Proposed specialty in clinical wildlife practice
The American Board of Veterinary Specialties will accept public comment through July 31, 2024, on a proposal seeking recognition of a veterinary…
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Number of states with HPAI-infected dairy cows grows
More dairy cattle in Idaho, New Mexico, and Texas have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI). The U.S. Department of…
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AAEP develops resources to recruit, retain equine veterinarians
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is taking steps to address the future of equine practice by improving compensation, emergency…
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Experience Austin to the fullest during AVMA Convention 2024
Make the most of your AVMA Convention 2024 experience by partaking in the local sites and sounds that make Austin, Texas, such a great destination.…
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Updated guidance on canine leptospirosis reflects better understanding of disease
The latest consensus statement on leptospirosis in dogs from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine features the latest understanding…
Pet care could help domestic violence survivors seek aid faster, new study finds
Innovative partnerships involving the private sector, veterinarians and community volunteers could greatly benefit both human and animal survivors of…
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More veterinary colleges in line for accreditation evaluations
The AVMA Council on Education (AVMA COE) will have its hands full with 14 scheduled site visits for the remainder of this year. Among them are five…
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FDA warns animal food manufacturer following facility inspection
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to ReConserve on January 3 following an investigation prompted by a complaint from a state…
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Puerto Rican veterinary school will open this fall
The Ana G. Méndez University-Gurabo (UAGM-Gurabo) School of Veterinary Medicine received a letter of reasonable assurance from the AVMA Council on…
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USDA continues monitoring for African swine fever as it persists globally
African swine fever (ASF) has not entered the U.S. thanks to continuing efforts to prevent this deadly swine disease from reaching the country’s…
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‘Critter Fixers’ nominated for TV show award
“Critter Fixers: Country Vets” has been nominated for a NAACP Image Award in the category of “Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game…
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Alert: Cardinal Health Monoject luer-lock and enteral syringes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers, health care providers, and health care facilities not to use certain Cardinal Health…
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USP revised compounding standards go into effect
Revised compounding standards from the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) became effective November 1 after 12 years of work. According to the USP, the…
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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…
Chicagoland kids get veterinary clinic experience at AVMA career exploration event
Hoping to inspire the next generation of veterinary medical professionals, the AVMA is hosting a Veterinary Career Exploration Event on Wednesday,…
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Raw pet food diets, pet population management policies headed to HOD
The AVMA House of Delegates, during its regular winter session, being held January 5-6, 2024, in Chicago, will vote on six resolutions that would…
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Alert: Unapproved and misbranded antimicrobial animal drugs
The FDA issued nine warning letters to manufacturers and distributors of unapproved and misbranded antimicrobial animal drugs for violations of…
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In Memory – December 7, 2023
Summary: Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, December 7, 2023
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Alert: Plastic syringes made in China
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing consumers, health care providers, and health care facilities that the FDA is evaluating the…
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Alert: Do Not Use Cardinal Health Monoject Syringes with Syringe Pumps and PCA Pumps
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting health care providers and facilities not to use Cardinal Health Monoject syringes with syringe…
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Alert: Star Pro feline cat food
TFP Nutrition is expanding their voluntary recall that was initiated to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their…
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Alert: Paws & Claws cat food
TFP Nutrition is expanding their voluntary recall that was initiated to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their…