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Passing workforce expansion bill Hammer's top priority
As 2007-2008 AVMA president, Dr. Gregory S. Hammer will work for the passage and and funding of a bill before Congress that would increase the number…
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Alert: Retriever dog food
TFP Nutrition is expanding their voluntary recall that was initiated to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their…
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World Veterinary Day promotes sustainable development
The theme of World Veterinary Day 2018, which falls on April 28, is “The role of the veterinary profession in sustainable development to improve…
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Alert: Member's Mark dog food
Mid America Pet Food expands voluntary recall to include all the pet food brands it manufactured with a best by date before 10/31/2024 due to possible…
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Legislation addresses critical shortage of veterinarians in public health
Congress has again taken up legislation intended to increase the number of veterinarians working in food safety, food systems, biomedical research,…
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AAAP president sees chance to advocate, collaborate
Dr. Hector Cervantes thinks poultry veterinarians can help people learn about their food and offer assurances on safety and animal welfare.
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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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Eia is new preparedness, response coordinator for AVMA
In April Dr. Cheryl L. Eia began overseeing the AVMA's emergency preparedness and response activities.
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FSIS veterinary position created to improve retention
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has created a higher-graded position for veterinarians in…
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Board appoints liaisons, representatives to committees
The AVMA Executive Board, meeting Nov. 15-17, 2012, at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill., named the following individuals
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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: Sportstrail pet food
Midwestern Pet Foods recalls Sportstrail pet food products due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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Robertson Hale promoted by FSIS
This past October, Dr. Kis Robertson Hale was appointed deputy assistant administrator for the Office of Public Health Science in the Department of…
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Integrating cultural competence
Building a diverse veterinary profession is one of many priorities for addressing today’s challenging economic climate, so the AVMA is renewing its…
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Canada steps up enforcement of horse slaughter guidelines
Canada has taken a first step in developing a comprehensive food safety and traceability program for its equine industry, the effects of which will…
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Alert: Meow For More cat food
TFP Nutrition is expanding their voluntary recall that was initiated to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their…
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Alert: Paws & Claws cat food
TFP Nutrition is expanding their voluntary recall that was initiated to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their…
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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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Final guidance on anthelmintics use available
The Food and Drug Administration has issued three final guidance documents regarding the use of anthelmintics
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Alert: Economax dry cat food
TFP Nutrition is expanding their voluntary recall that was initiated to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their…
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Alert: Wayne Feeds dog and cat food
Mid America Pet Food expands voluntary recall to include all the pet food brands it manufactured with a best by date before 10/31/2024 due to possible…
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Journey for Teams: Explore and combat unconscious bias
Our unconscious assumptions affect how we perceive and engage with other people—and that has broad implications for our relationships, work…
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Alert: Multi-Cat adult cat food
TFP Nutrition is expanding their voluntary recall that was initiated to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their…
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AVMA voices veterinary needs to FDA about cannabis products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should provide regulatory clarity about expectations for the labeling, safety, and use of cannabis-derived…