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Executive director of Joint Institute for Food Safety Research named
Dr. Jerry R. Gillespie is executive director of the Joint Institute for Food Safety Research
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Ford appointed brigadier general of US Air Force Reserve
Dr. Richard Ford, professor of small animal internal medicine, North Carolina State University, was also promoted to brigadier general of the
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Vogel honored by FDA
Dr. Lyle P. Vogel, director of the Scientific Activities Division at the AVMA, received the FDA Commissioner's Special Citation in June.
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New resources give nuts and bolts of judicious use
Since November 1998, when the AVMA approved its principles on Judicious Therapeutic Use of Antimicrobials, the Association has promoted them to help
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Special achievements honored by the profession
Ten individuals devoted to advancing the care of animals received awards at a special ceremony during the AVMA General Session, July 22 in Salt Lake…
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FSIS reopens HACCP comment period
The USDA-FSIS has reopened the comment period on a notice
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Workshop will guide USDA in development of genomics programs
In what some scientists called a watershed event in science, researchers working to map all the human genes announced that they had essentially
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Seda rewards veterinarians' contributions
Three veterinarians received the President's Award during the AVMA Annual Convention in Salt Lake City
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Treasurer Peddie: dues increase needed in 2002 for AVMA to continue progressively
In an extensive analysis of the AVMA's financial status, Dr. James F. Peddie, AVMA treasurer, reported July 20 to the
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FDA reclassifies sheep as minor species
The FDA has amended its regulations to reclassify sheep as a minor species for all data collection purposes.
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Affiliated groups gather in Salt Lake City
Affiliated groups gather in Salt Lake City Fifty-six allied and other veterinary-related groups and 27…
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Pork program seeks to quiet public fear, increase foreign competitiveness
A major pilot program currently under way at participating pork farms and packing plants in the Midwest would certify swine herds
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Federal, industry initiatives directed at violative residues in market beef, dairy cows
Although reports of violative residues in meat and poultry are uncommon, such residues are found in certain classes of animals such as
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World Veterinary Association: Making a world of difference
World Veterinary Association Making a world of difference Members and guests at a committee meeting of…
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A look at la medicina veterinaria Cubana
The island republic of Cuba has more than 6,800 veterinarians, consisting of an equal ratio of male to female.
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Assessing the state of the cattle slaughter industry
Noted animal scientist and behaviorist Temple Grandin, PhD, said despite recent news reports, the nation's cattle slaughter industry has made
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Livestock shows a lesson in ethics, animal care
Livestock shows a lesson in ethics, animal care Jeff Goodwin, PhD, of Moscow, Idaho, presents "The…
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Biotechnology position adopted
Biotechnology position adopted The Executive Board adopted the following position recommended by the Animal…
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Drug compounding position statement adopted
Compounding services have become more abundant as veterinary pharmacies multiply and enjoy financial success.
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Board approves liaison to US delegation to international task force
The Executive Board approved a recommendation to establish a liaison with the US Delegation to the Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Codex Task Force
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USDA releases organic food guidelines
USDA releases organic food guidelines After 10 years and more than 300,000 public comments, the USDA in December 2000
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Risk assessment provides insights into antibiotic resistance
A new risk assessment model that can assist policy makers in the effort to recognize and ultimately mitigate factors affecting foodborne illnesses was…
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Tapping a tremendous resource --allied group expertise
Expressly, how should the profession cultivate leaders for the future?
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Veterinarian takes reins at FDA
Dr. Bernard A. Schwetz became the acting principal deputy commissioner of the FDA