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FDA approves first injectable pentosan for osteoarthritis in horses
The Food and Drug Administration announced Dec. 20 that the agency has approved Zycosan, the first injectable pentosan product to receive FDA…
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FDA proposes revisions to guidance on evaluating antimicrobial animal drugs
The FDA recently issued a draft update to guidance for industry (GFI) #152, which helps assess the risk of antimicrobial resistance in people from the…
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Alert: Arrow MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kits
Teleflex and their subsidiary Arrow International, LLC recall Arrow MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kits and Arrow Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard…
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The versatility of the wildlife veterinarian
Dr. Patrice Klein is a wildlife veterinarian who has worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. Department of…
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Alert: Manzanola Feeds Top of the Rockies Alfalfa Cubes
Manzanola Feeds recalls certain lots of Top of the Rockies Alfalfa Cubes due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
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Alert: HEB Texas Pets Indoor Complete Dry Cat Food 16 lb. bags
TFP Nutrition recalls HEB Texas Pets Indoor Complete Dry Cat Food due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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FDA approves oral treatment for cats with diabetes
The Food and Drug Administration announced Dec. 8 that the agency has approved the first oral animal drug to improve glycemic control in otherwise…
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Kentucky VMA – Sept. 23-25, 2022
The Kentucky VMA held its annual meeting from Sept. 23-25 in Florence. The KVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
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HOD to discuss workplace culture, staff members’ engagement and roles
The AVMA House of Delegates will have its regular winter session Jan. 6-7, 2023, in Chicago in conjunction with the Veterinary Leadership Conference.…
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Alert: Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat prescription wet dog food
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company recalls a limited amount of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat (PPVD EN Low Fat) prescription wet…
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Clash between California veterinary, horse racing boards keeps equine practitioners guessing
The California Horse Racing Board and California Veterinary Medical Board are working through differences in how each is interpreting and enforcing…
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Intergovernmental organizations launch one-health joint plan of action
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United Nations’ Environment Program, the World Health Organization, and the World…
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Alert: Aurobindo Quinapril and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 20mg/12.5mg
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. recalls two lots of Quinapril and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 20mg / 12.5mg, due to presence of Nitrosamine Drug…
2022 HOD Resolutions and Bylaw Amendments
Resolutions and bylaw amendments considered by the AVMA House of Delegates in 2022.
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Alert: Fresenius Medical Care 0.9% sodium chloride solution
Fresnius Medical Care recalls several lots of 0.9% sodium chloride solution, 1 L bags, 12 bags/pack, due to lack of assurance of sterility.
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From Congress to the courtroom, AVMA advocates for veterinarians
The AVMA’s advocacy on behalf of its members covers practically every aspect of veterinary medicine and takes place in the federal government,…
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Alert: AuroMedics Acyclovir Sodium Injection 500 mg per 10 mL (50 mg/mL), 10 mL single dose vial
Eugia US LLC recalls lot number AC22006 of AuroMedics Acyclovir Sodium Injection 500 mg per 10 mL (50 mg/mL), 10 mL single dose vial due to a…
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Alert: Baxter Clearlink Basic Solution Set with Duovent
Baxter Healthcare recalls over half a million Clearlink Basic Solution Sets with Duovent (used for chemotherapy) due to a risk of leaks that may…
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‘Vet for a Day’ gives students an up-close look at veterinary medicine
For a group of high school students from Philadelphia and Newark, AVMA Convention 2022 delivered hands-on veterinary experience – plus a lot of great…
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Blood-derived products demystified for equine practitioners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Infectious Disease Committee recently updated the association’s white paper on equine blood, plasma,…
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Alert: Covidien, LLC (Medtronic) Palindrome and Mahurkar Hemodialysis Catheters
Covidien, LLC (Medtronic) is recalling the Palindrome and Mahurkar catheters due to a hub defect that may cause leaking within the hub, resulting in…
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Alert: Baxter DiscPac Syringe Tip Caps
Baxter recalls certain packages of DiscPac Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, because of the potential for the packaging to fail to maintain…
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AVMA honors four veterinary scientists
The Association hailed Drs. Yrjö Gröhn, Stephen White, Stanley Marks, and Mike Nolan for promoting animal and human health through their notable…
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Alert: Propofol Injectable Emulsion, USP (containing benzyl alcohol) - 2nd lot
Hospira recalls a second lot of 100 mL vials containing propofol injectable emulsion, USP (containing benzyl alcohol) due to potential presence of…
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Alert: Akorn PrednisoLONE oral solution (15 mg/5mL, 240 mL bottles)
Akorn recalls one lot of PrednisoLONE oral solution (15 mg/5mL, 240 mL bottles) due to defective containers.