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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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Ketamine robberies plague Philadelphia clinics
Ketamine robberies plague Philadelphia clinics
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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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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 investigation focuses on compounded drugs
The Food and Drug Administration is reminding horse owners and veterinarians of the potential dangers of compounded drugs.
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Delegates pass policies on raw milk, drugs, agricultural animals
The AVMA House of Delegates revised the AVMA policy on “Raw Milk” for clarity and accuracy, and an HOD reference committee requested that educational…
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FDA issues guidance on regulation of cell-based products in animals
The Food and Drug Administration has issued draft guidance on the agency’s current thinking about how existing regulations apply to the use of…
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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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FDA proposes revisions to guidance on evaluating antimicrobial animal drugs
The FDA recently issued a draft update to guidance for industry (GFI) #152, which helps assess the risk of antimicrobial resistance in people from the…
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FDA approves first injectable pentosan for osteoarthritis in horses
The Food and Drug Administration announced Dec. 20 that the agency has approved Zycosan, the first injectable pentosan product to receive FDA…
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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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FDA approves oral treatment for cats with diabetes
The Food and Drug Administration announced Dec. 8 that the agency has approved the first oral animal drug to improve glycemic control in otherwise…
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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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Phenylbutazone use surveyed, caution advised
The Department of Agriculture has not been testing specifically for phenylbutazone residues in dairy cows,
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FDA now able to hold suspect drugs
Federal officials now can detain pharmaceuticals when inspectors suspect adulteration or misbranding.
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Drug compounding position statement adopted
Compounding services have become more abundant as veterinary pharmacies multiply and enjoy financial success.