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Here’s one promising approach to address rural veterinary shortages
There are veterinarians who want to work in rural areas of America but are unable to do so—for financial reasons. The great news is that legislation…
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Alert: McNess 18% Goat Starter
Furst-McNess Company recalls 18% Goat Starter feed due to an elevated level of Monovet® 90 (monensin).
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AVMA leaders to discuss environmental sustainability, spectrum of care
Meeting this July in Denver, the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will consider new and revised policy proposals dealing with wolf hybrids, tail docking,…
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Alert: Denkavit, Walnut Hill, Poulin, and Reisdorf milk replacer products
Grober Nutrition recalls multiple brands of milk replacer products due to potential contamination with metal foreign object(s).
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Alert: PURINA Antler Advantage Wildlife 16 ARS
PURINA® Antler Advantage Wildlife 16 ARS is recalled due to the potential of elevated urea levels.
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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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Alert: Crystalyx® Sheep-lyx
Ridley Block Operations Crystalyx Sheep-lyx recalled due to elevated levels of copper.
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Alert: Ridley Block Operations Ultralyx® 12% Protein Sheep
Ridley Block Operations Ultralyx® 12% Protein Sheep has been recalled due to elevated levels of copper.
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Alert: Champion Meat Goat Pellets R20, medicated feed
CHS Nutrition has recalled 510 bags (50 lbs. each) of Champion Meat Goat Pellets R20, medicated feed, due to elevated level of Rumensin (monensin).
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Alert: MoorMan’s® ShowTec® Lamb Creep DC 50 lb. bags
MoorMan’s® ShowTec® Lamb Creep DC 50 lb. bags recalled due to high levels of copper.
JAVMA news
Gains for animal health in farm bill
Recently passed federal legislation will improve national animal disease detection and response capabilities.
JAVMA news
Purdue receives $3.18M to address rural veterinary shortages, diversity
With help from a new federal grant, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is stepping up to expand access to the veterinary profession…
JAVMA news
WHO seeks end to antibiotic use without disease
Global health authorities are discouraging use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals in the absence of disease.
JAVMA news
Pressing topics addressed by HOD
The AVMA House of Delegates held its first Veterinary Issues Forum during its regular annual session Aug. 4 in San Antonio.
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Senators doubt FDA can control antimicrobial use
Three senators have expressed doubt federal authorities can or will ensure veterinarians administer antimicrobials to livestock only when appropriate.
JAVMA news
AVMA issues guidance on humane slaughter
The AVMA will soon release the second in a three-part series of recommendations for killing animals humanely.
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FDA wants help fighting drug-resistant parasites
Dr. Michelle Kornele said antiparasitic drug resistance, long a problem managed by owners of small ruminants, is increasing in horses and
JAVMA news
Board acts to remove hurdles to AVMA membership
The AVMA Executive Board met Aug. 27-28 to take up an agenda dealing with such issues as AVMA membership requirements, livestock traceability and…
JAVMA news
Travel rules added for farm animals
Livestock owners soon will need to provide identification and travel documents for most farm animals sent across state borders.
Animal Agriculture Liaison Committee
The Animal Agriculture Liaison Committee advises on and develops animal agriculture policy and recommendations for submission to the AVMA Board of…
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Extralabel use of medicated feeds, including veterinary feed directive drugs, for minor species
The AVMA supports regulatory discretion in enforcing extralabel use of medicated feeds in minor species under veterinary oversight.
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Livestock identification and animal traceability
Permanent, unique identification of animals and premises is essential for tracing origin and destination of livestock to protect the nation’s…
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Raw milk
The AVMA supports laws requiring pasteurization of fluid nonhuman mammalian milk intended for direct sale or distribution to consumers and opposes…
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Imports banned to guard against foot-and-mouth
Imports banned to guard against foot-and-mouthThe US government in March temporarily banned the import of all animals and animal products from the…