JAVMA news
FDA proposes animal food safety regulations
The Food and Drug Administration is accepting comments on proposed regulations intended to increase the safety of animal food.
JAVMA news
USDA launches Web site on food safety research programs
USDA launches Web site on food safety research programs
JAVMA news
Increases to animal disease and food safety programs proposed in 2002 agriculture budget
Increases to animal disease and food safety programs proposed in 2002 agriculture budget In April, Agriculture…
JAVMA news
FDA exploring safety aspects of cloned animals
FDA exploring safety aspects of cloned animals
JAVMA news
Recalls of pet food rise on the radar
Recalls of pet food are not increasing, but awareness of them might be. The primary cause of these recalls is Salmonella contamination, which could…
JAVMA news
FDA proposes more oversight of food importers
The Food and Drug Administration is accepting comments on a plan to increase oversight of food importers.
JAVMA news
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
JAVMA news
Policy changes for pet food, microchips
The AVMA is advocating for veterinarian involvement in the distribution of pet foods that make health claims.
JAVMA news
FDA approves irradiation of pet foods, animal feeds
FDA approves irradiation of pet foods, animal feeds
JAVMA news
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…
JAVMA news
Ketamine robberies plague Philadelphia clinics
Ketamine robberies plague Philadelphia clinics
JAVMA news
Congress considers minor use/minor species bill
Congress considers minor use/minor species bill The House of Representatives will once again consider legislation…
JAVMA news
FDA veterinary advisory committee disbands
The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine announced Nov. 22, 2013, the disbanding of its Veterinary Medicine
JAVMA news
FARAD gets new life in 2002
The gift-giving holidays came early for supporters of the perennially underfunded Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank.
policy
UNDER REVIEWRelocation of pets for adoption
Careful planning is needed to ensure animal welfare, animal/human safety, and avoid disease spread when dogs and cats are transported for purposes of…
JAVMA news
FDA to increase oversight of imported drugs
The Food and Drug Administration plans to increase oversight of the rising portion of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical
JAVMA news
FDA taking comments on drug detention rules
The Food and Drug Administration is accepting comments on proposed regulations that would let the agency hold drugs believed to be
JAVMA news
Obama reauthorizes ADUFA and AGDUFA programs
Legislation signed recently by President Obama granted a 5-year extension on the Food and Drug Administration’s authority to collect animal
JAVMA news
FDA advises stricter oversight for hydrocodone products
The Food and Drug Administration believes stricter oversight is necessary for hydrocodone combination products to curb abuse
JAVMA news
FDA announces actions to combat drug shortages
The Food and Drug Administration is taking two actions to enhance its efforts to prevent and resolve shortages of human drugs, including drugs in use…
JAVMA news
FDA-CVM deputy director promoted to rear admiral
FDA-CVM deputy director promoted to rear admiral
JAVMA news
Biotechnology position adopted
Biotechnology position adopted The Executive Board adopted the following position recommended by the Animal…
JAVMA news
Reed leaves APHIS for Virginia
Dr. Craig A. Reed has resigned as administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service at the Department of Agriculture
JAVMA news
Letter to Agriculture Secretary emphasizes importance of FARAD
Executive Board coverage Letter to Agriculture Secretary emphasizes importance of FARAD In a letter…
JAVMA news
Congress works to support veterinarians and other first responders to bioterrorist threats
Congress works to support veterinarians and other first responders to bioterrorist threats