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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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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…
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FDA warns against aminoglycoside residue in cattle
FDA warns against aminoglycoside residue in cattle
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Data show volume of antimicrobials sold
About 28.7 million pounds of antimicrobials were sold for use in food-producing animals in 2009, Food and Drug Administration data state.
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Food safety problem-solving method to be explored with grant
A multi-institutional project is under way to teach a new framework for problem solving to veterinary students involved with food safety and food…
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Groups debate who should perform reproductive services
Dr. Vince J. Collison would not be in favor of hiring a nonveterinarian to perform ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis or embryo transfers in his practice.
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Antimicrobial oversight could increase through VFDs
Veterinary oversight could become required for some antimicrobials currently available over the counter to livestock owners.
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Milk samples could show whether residues are problems
Blinded samples of milk will likely be used to determine whether inappropriate antimicrobial residues are a substantial problem in milk from dairies…
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Center of Excellence focuses on dairy education
Four veterinary colleges will collaborate to develop and implement the National Center of Excellence in Dairy Production Medicine Education for…