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USDA launches Web site on food safety research programs
USDA launches Web site on food safety research programs
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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…
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FDA exploring safety aspects of cloned animals
FDA exploring safety aspects of cloned animals
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Organizations warn against hemp in pet food, livestock feed
Seventeen organizations sent a joint letter that encourages agriculture and state government leaders to wait for results of safety studies before…
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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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FDA approves irradiation of pet foods, animal feeds
FDA approves irradiation of pet foods, animal feeds
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Study finds Listeria in raw pet foods
In a recent study, one-third of samples of raw dog or cat foods ordered online were positive for Listeria organisms.
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Veterinarians have a role in global food security, Association says
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting April 5-6, approved the new "AVMA Policy on Global Food Security."
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Some dry dog foods may have harmful excess vitamin D
At least six dogs have been sickened with vitamin D toxicosis, although Food and Drug Administration officials have received no reports of deaths,
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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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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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FSIS wants to privatize some pig slaughter duties
Proposed regulations would shift food inspection duties in swine slaughter from federal employees to private ones.
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FARAD gets new life in 2002
The gift-giving holidays came early for supporters of the perennially underfunded Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank.
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Another ballot initiative increases housing size for farm animals
As consumers demand to know more about the origin of their foods, the trend toward less-restrictive housing for farm animals has accelerated in recent…
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The heated topic of raw milk
Unpasteurized milk has found a niche, with devoted followers hyping its taste and purported health benefits.
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FDA issues warnings over CBD for animals
Food and Drug Administration officials warned four companies that they were illegally marketing cannabidiol products for animal use.
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FDA’s Dunham delves into drug issues
Dr. Bernadette Dunham, director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, recently fielded questions about drug issues and…
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Letter to Agriculture Secretary emphasizes importance of FARAD
Executive Board coverage Letter to Agriculture Secretary emphasizes importance of FARAD In a letter…
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Millions allocated for federal veterinary programs
The AVMA worked with lawmakers and coalitions to help secure funding in the $1.5 trillion federal spending bill for programs critical to the…
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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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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Executive Board, now called Board of Directors, named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.
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FDA warns against aminoglycoside residue in cattle
FDA warns against aminoglycoside residue in cattle
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USDA changing poultry test requirements, inspection options
Poultry companies will need to test for microbial contamination at two points in the production process, starting in early 2015.
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Intergovernmental organizations launch one-health joint plan of action
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United Nations’ Environment Program, the World Health Organization, and the World…