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European Union considers end to cages in animal agriculture
The European Union is considering a ban on use of animal cages and stalls in agriculture to produce food sold in EU countries, with a potential target…
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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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Rumors of the demise of the extension veterinarian
No one knows exactly how many extension veterinarians there are, although they always have been few in number.
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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 bars import of cow reproductive hormone products
Federal regulators warned that three cattle-use reproductive hormone products sold in the U.S. are unapproved, and it is now illegal to import or…
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New Salmonella serotype identified
Research intended to find Salmonella organisms in certain organs included in some ground beef led to the discovery of a new serotype.
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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.
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USDA may require euthanasia of downed veal calves
Veal calves that become nonambulatory at slaughter plants would need to be euthanized, rather than resting and proceeding to slaughter, under a…
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With the end of World War II, “Thousands of people, particularly those in the medical profession, are returning to civil life aware for the first time…
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FDA approves genetic alteration in pigs
Modification removes allergen, raising potential for medicine and meat production
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Where residues found in meat, more found in milk
A survey targeting dairies with histories of illegal drug residues in cows at slaughter found that about 1 percent also had illegal residues in milk.