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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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In Memory – Feb. 2, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Feb. 2, 2023
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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.
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Alert: Pharmacy Innovations tacrolimus products
Pharmacy Innovations recalls chlorpheniramine/hyoscamine, cyclosporine, edetate disodium, flurbiprofen, Levemir, and tacrolimus products due to…
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Alert: Pharmacy Innovations Levemir injectable
Pharmacy Innovations recalls chlorpheniramine/hyoscamine, cyclosporine, edetate disodium, flurbiprofen, Levemir, and tacrolimus products due to…
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Alert: Pharmacy Innovations flurbiprofen 0.04% solution
Pharmacy Innovations recalls chlorpheniramine/hyoscamine, cyclosporine, edetate disodium, flurbiprofen, Levemir, and tacrolimus products due to…
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Alert: Pharmacy Innovations edetate disodium products
Pharmacy Innovations recalls chlorpheniramine/hyoscamine, cyclosporine, edetate disodium, flurbiprofen, Levemir, and tacrolimus products due to…
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Alert: Pharmacy Innovations cyclosporine products
Pharmacy Innovations recalls chlorpheniramine/hyoscamine, cyclosporine, edetate disodium, flurbiprofen, Levemir, and tacrolimus products due to…
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Alert: Pharmacy Innovations chlorpheniramine/hyoscamine injectable
Pharmacy Innovations recalls chlorpheniramine/hyoscamine, cyclosporine, edetate disodium, flurbiprofen, Levemir, and tacrolimus products due to…
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Congress approves development of national One Health coordination plan, other veterinary funding priorities
Language supported by the AVMA in new legislation will coordinate federal activities aimed at combating zoonotic disease outbreaks. The measure was…