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Dog deaths, illnesses linked to pet food containing aflatoxins
The FDA is alerting veterinary professionals and pet owners to potentially fatal levels of aflatoxins in certain Sportmix pet food products, which…
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One Health, wildlife see wins in federal funding
The spending package approved to fund the federal government through the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2021 provides major wins for veterinarians.
JAVMA news
Agile responses to member needs a priority for AVMA Board chair
Dr. Lori Teller, elected to a one-year term as chair of the AVMA Board of Directors last July, talks about navigating as a leader during a tumultuous…
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COVID relief package fixes tax on Paycheck Protection Program
The federal COVID-19 relief package and omnibus spending bill improves on parts of the Paycheck Protection Program, funds the nation’s animal health…
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FDA approves genetic alteration in pigs
Modification removes allergen, raising potential for medicine and meat production
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When will veterinarians get COVID-19 vaccines?
The AVMA House of Delegates, while meeting in early January, discussed the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines across the country. The AVMA has advocated for…
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Zoo gorillas recovering from COVID-19
Members of a troop of gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park were infected with a highly contagious new strain of SARS-CoV-2.
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Longtime canine epilepsy treatment gains conditional approval
Food and Drug Administration officials granted conditional approval of a chewable potassium bromide tablet, KBroVet-CA1, for the control of seizures…
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Alert: Vitakraft Vita Smart Hedgehog Food
Vitakraft Vita Smart Hedgehog Food recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.
JAVMA news
Veterinary medicine and COVID-19: ‘A lot of lessons here’
SARS-CoV-2 isn’t the first coronavirus pandemic veterinarians have faced. They dealt with a coronavirus outbreak that killed millions of pigs from…
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Racing to save humans through animal research
Veterinary researchers are improving our understanding of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, interspecies transmission, and a host of other public and animal…
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COVID-19 a year later: How the veterinary profession adapted
In this issue, JAVMA News seeks to tell stories of the hard work of veterinary clinicians and researchers, clinic staff members, and students who have…
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Alert: Performance Dog and Ground Beef Raw Pet Food
Performance Dog and Ground Beef Raw Pet Food recalled due to potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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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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Kudos! Veterinary researchers chosen to receive grants
Three veterinary researchers have been named recipients of research grants awarded by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation in partnership with…
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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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Animal shelters, control officers aim to be more community-centric
Companion animal welfare and shelter leaders discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion; the eviction crisis; and implementing changes to how animal…
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Alert: Performance Dog and other raw dog food recall expanded
Bravo Packing, Inc. is expanding a previously announced voluntary recall of two pet food products to now include all pet food and bones in all package…
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Alert: Earthborn Holistic pet foods recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination
Midwestern Pet Foods recalls Earthborn Holistic pet foods due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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Alert: Meridian pet foods
Midwestern Pet Foods recalls Meridian pet food products due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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Alert: Pro Pac dog foods
Midwestern Pet Foods recalls Pro Pac dog food products due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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Alert: Sportmix dog and cat foods
Midwestern Pet Foods recalls Sportmix dog and cat food products due to potential Salmonella contamination.