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Alert: Multiple Covidien nonabsorbable suture products

Covidien recalls multiple nonabsorbable suture products of various sizes due to sterile barrier breach of the breather pouch.

New Arkansas vet tech legislation poses risks to veterinary patients, clients, and practices

The Arkansas state legislature recently adopted a law that will expand veterinary technician specialists’ (VTS) scope of practice. Another bill still…

Alert: Kaytee Wild Bird Food Birders' Blend, 8 lb bag

Kaytee Products, Inc. recalls Kaytee Wild Bird Food Birders’ Blend, 8 lb. bags, due to potentially elevated levels of aflatoxin above the acceptable…

2023 winter HOD proceedings

New law clarifies alternatives to animal testing for safety, efficacy of drugs

The recently passed FDA Modernization Act 2.0 authorizes the use of certain alternatives to animal testing, including cell-based assays and computer…

Spill of hazardous materials poses low risk to animals, say Ohio state officials

Livestock, pets, and wildlife are in little danger of being harmed by the hazardous materials spilled during the train derailment in early February in…

Alert: Various BD insulin syringes

Becton Dickinson recalls several lots of insulin syringes due to nonsterility, which could expose patients to pathogens and a risk of local infection.

Alert: Multiple brands of omega-3 supplements for cats and dogs

Stratford Care USA, Inc of Odessa, Florida is recalling multiple brands of omega-3 supplements for cats and dogs due to potentially elevated levels of…

Alert: (Expanded) Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is expanding its recall of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food due to a…

FDA concludes first premarket consultation for meat cultured from animal cells

In a historic move, the Food and Drug Administration’s premarket consultation for meat cultured from animal cells brings Upside Foods’ chicken closer…

FDA: Congress, not rule-making, likely route for CBD availability

With the cannabidiol products market continuing to grow and after reviewing published scientific literature and information submitted to a public…

United States Animal Health Association – Oct. 6-12, 2022

The United States Animal Health Association held its 126th annual meeting from Oct. 6-12, 2022, in Minneapolis. The USAHA presented awards and seated…

Alert: Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets El Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company recalls select lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food due to…

In Memory – Feb. 2, 2023

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Feb. 2, 2023

Alert: Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Renal Support F, 6.6 lb (3 kg) bags

Royal Canin recalls one lot of Feline Renal Support F diet, 6.6 lb (3 kg) bags, due to mislabeling, with some bags possibly containing a different…

FDA approves generic doramectin topical solution for cattle

The Food and Drug Administration has approved DectoGard, the first generic doramectin topical solution for treatment and control of parasites in…

Alert: Wedgewood Village Pharmacy compounded omeprazole/aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide oral suspensions

Wedgewood Village Pharmacy recalls compounded omeprazole/aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide oral suspensions distributed in CA, MD, MN, NJ, NY,…

American Board of Veterinary Practitioners – Nov. 5, 2022

The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 37 new diplomates following the board certification examination held virtually on Nov. 5.