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Military veterinary treatment facilities (VTF)
Veterinary services performed by Army veterinarians are an important benefit for service members and their families, and will be provided across the…
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Outbreaks of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium reported at veterinary facilities in 1999
Outbreaks of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium reported at veterinary facilities in 1999
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Companion animal care guidelines
View general guidelines for the care and humane treatment of animals in nonagricultural facilities such as shelters, pet stores, boarding kennels,…
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Health and safety policies for therapy animal visits vary widely
A survey of U.S. hospitals, elder care facilities, and therapy animal organizations revealed their health and safety policies for therapy animal…
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Guidelines for use of exempt biologics
State-licensed veterinarians may consider preparing biologics in their practice facility under a VCPR in unique disease situations not adequately…
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Supreme Court strikes down Calif. slaughter rules
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in January that the state of California cannot prohibit the slaughter of pigs that become
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NIAID funds biosafety laboratories at Missouri, Colorado universities
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases announced that it had awarded multimillion-dollar grants to 11 universities
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EPA seeking comments on pharmaceutical disposal guide
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comments on a draft guide intended to reduce the presence of pharmaceuticals in the nation's waterways.
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FSIS updates humane treatment instructions
Updated instructions for federal food inspectors are intended to provide greater assurance that animals are treated humanely before slaughter.
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Group offers certification for manufacturers of pet food
The American Feed Industry Association announced in late January that it has developed a voluntary third-party certification program for manufacturers…
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Summit, policy outline veterinary role in offshore aquaculture
The veterinary community has an opportunity to facilitate the safe development of offshore U.S. aquaculture, according to a new report about a recent…
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FDA given more authority over recalls, records, imports
A law passed in early January gives federal regulators more authority over food production, including the ability to force recalls of foods that risk…
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California law protects animal blood donors
California has enacted a law protecting animal blood donors used by state commercial blood banks. Signed Sept. 23 by Gov. Gray Davis, the bill (SB…
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CDC links E coli illnesses to farm visits, agency issues new strategies
The CDC published a list of strategies that sites that allow human contact with farm animals should use to avoid disease.
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Fines, cleanup, and warnings follow waste violations
An egg production company agreed to pay about $5.4 million in fines, cleanup costs, and construction costs to settle
Disposal of Mercury
Guidelines and resources regarding the disposal of mercury in veterinary practices
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Food Safety Working Group reports on progress
Federal agencies have taken a number of steps recently to improve food safety, according to a December 2011 progress report from the federal Food…
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International joint statements address horse slaughter, rabies in dogs
The AVMA has adopted a joint statement on horse slaughter with the Canadian and Mexican veterinary associations and a joint statement on rabies in…
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Legislation At A Glance
The AVMA supports passage of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 510). In addition to giving the Health and Human
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Pet frogs connected with hundreds of illnesses
Hundreds of people in at least 41 states have been sickened by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhimurium in connection with contact with pet water…
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Outbreak of Seoul virus in humans linked to pet rats
An outbreak of Seoul virus linked to pet rats had infected at least 13 people as of Feb. 15.
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New diagnostic lab planned in Nebraska
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln plans to replace its Veterinary Diagnostic Center.
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FDA mulls tougher ruminant feed rule
The FDA is seeking comments on proposed revisions to regulations regarding the use of animal proteins in ruminant feed
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Online directory to help public find AVMA member clinics and services
This spring the AVMA will launch MyVeterinarian.com, an online resource where the public can search for veterinarians by location, species served, and…