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Delegates to consider new policy on collection of antimicrobial use data, other policy changes
A new policy would provide the AVMA’s perspective on the collection of antimicrobial use data to help combat drug resistance.
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AAFCO calls for more research on hemp products in animal food
The Association of American Feed Control Officials has issued a position paper and call to action on hemp and its byproducts in livestock feed and pet…
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Midwestern Pet Foods warned corrective actions are insufficient
The Food and Drug Administration has warned Midwestern Pet Foods Inc., that its corrective actions to prevent additional contamination of its pet food…
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Push to address student debt, veterinary shortages is renewed
With sustained advocacy from the AVMA, Congress has reintroduced legislation that would help address student debt and rural veterinary shortages.
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Agreement on regulation of genetically modified livestock under review
The Biden administration is reviewing a last-minute move by the Trump administration to shift regulation of genetically modified livestock from the…
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FDA approves genetic alteration in pigs
Modification removes allergen, raising potential for medicine and meat production
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Rumors of the demise of the extension veterinarian
No one knows exactly how many extension veterinarians there are, although they always have been few in number.
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FDA to require more illness prevention from food makers
Federal rules will make food manufacturers analyze risks and implement controls for possible food safety problems
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1945 - 1955
With the end of World War II, “Thousands of people, particularly those in the medical profession, are returning to civil life aware for the first time…
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Pharmacology research grant proposals invited
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation in partnership with the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation is
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Problems persist with federal veterinary workforce numbers
GAO: Not enough veterinarians to respond to animal disease emergency
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FDA withdraws arsenic-based poultry drug
An arsenic-based drug used to prevent a parasitic disease in poultry will become unavailable this fall.
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Senators, academics, others embrace one-health approach
Senators, academics, others embrace one-health approach
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King leaving Ohio State this fall
Dr. Lonnie J. King will step down from his position as dean of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine this August.
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US may adopt stricter pathogen standards for poultry
Most poultry sold in the U.S. could soon have to meet more stringent limits on the presence of Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria to avoid public…
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Mexican horse meat banned by EU
The European Union has banned the sale of horse meat processed in Mexico out of fear it may not meet food safety standards.
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FDA opens offices in China
The Food and Drug Administration opened three offices in China late this past year as part of a strategy to improve
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AVMA comments on regulation of genetically engineered animals
The AVMA recognizes the benefits of genetically engineered animals as well as the welfare concerns, according to comments that the
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Mars recalls pet food because of potential link with human illness
Mars Petcare has issued a recall of dry pet food from its manufacturing facility in Everson, Pa., because of a possible link between products from the…
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AVMA, USDA react to footage of cattle mistreatment
Recent footage of the Portales Livestock Auction in Portales, N.M., shows abusive handling of cattle similar to the mistreatment
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FDA takes more methodic approach to safety of animal feed
The FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine is developing a comprehensive Animal Feed Safety System to help protect the health of companion
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Final rule adds layer of protection against BSE
the Food and Drug Administration has issued a rule amending its regulations to prohibit the use of certain cattle-origin materials
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Web site promotes food safety advocacy
News, action alerts, and briefs on critical issues affecting food safety are available through the new AVMA microsite
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Beef recall sparks hearings, tightened inspections
Video of cows too sick or injured to stand being dragged by chains, rolled with forklifts, and shot with high-intensity water hoses by employees of