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EPA imposes new regulations on spot-on flea and tick pesticides, calls for comments
The Environmental Protection Agency announced March 17 it is tightening regulations on dog and cat spot-on pesticides after an increase in adverse…
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Economists: Livestock and poultry producers cutting flock, herd sizes
Meat, poultry, and dairy producers have overall been cutting back the sizes of herds and flocks.
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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Staying relevant in cattle care
The dean at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is particularly concerned that veterinarians have not generated data that…
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Disability can strike early in a career
Many young professionals place their financial futures in jeopardy because they underestimate their true risk of becoming disabled.
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USDA awards nearly $6 million to veterinarians serving in shortage areas
The Agriculture Department's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced Nov. 9 that it will offer 62 rural veterinarians awards totaling…
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Challenges of pet nutrition the focus of international symposium
The Waltham International Nutritional Sciences Symposium wrapped up three days of sessions Sept. 18 in Cambridge, England.
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Raw meat diets spark concern
In recent years, feeding dogs raw meat has become increasingly popular. The trend, however, has sparked health concerns
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AVMA Answers: Pharmaceutical compounding
Generally, the federal regulations require that, for a drug to be compounded legally, a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship must exist, the…
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Federal judge tells FDA to re-examine turtle sale regulations
A federal court ruling will make Food and Drug Administration officials re-evaluate the fairness of a ban on the sale of small turtles and eggs.
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Lobbying for animal disease issues
The AVMA Governmental Relations Division will seek funding for revamping the U.S. foreign animal disease research
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Polices revised, reaffirmed, rescinded
The Executive Board approved revisions to the following AVMA policies:
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Veterinary legislators propose 2011 as World Veterinary Year
Congress has been asked to mark the upcoming 250th anniversary of veterinary medicine by proclaiming 2011 as World Veterinary Year.
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Funding redirected to enhance BSE research program
Almost $2 million in funding has been redirected to enhance research on bovine spongiform encephalopathy.
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In surprise move, Crawford resigns as FDA commissioner
Two months after a grueling confirmation hearing to head the FDA, Dr. Lester M. Crawford Jr. abruptly resigned his post
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AVMA science fellows get down to business
The 2009-2010 AVMA Congressional and Executive Branch Science Fellows have been placed.
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Foodborne illnesses continue downward trend
Foodborne infections caused by several bacterial pathogens are on the decline
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Loan repayment brightens recipients' futures
FAVRRP, which launched in April, is an economic assistance program that provides student loan debt forgiveness to bring more veterinarians into food…
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FARAD surviving, but future funding uncertain
Eight organizations including the AVMA have pledged more than $16,000 to help maintain a consortium
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Petition filed to keep antimicrobials out of feed
The petitioners have requested that the antimicrobials no longer be used as agricultural feed additives to promote growth
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Winners, losers emerge in Obama's budget
Alleviating veterinarians' student loan debt is among the spending priorities President Obama has outlined in his $3.8 trillion
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AVMA sees measured success in 111th Congress
Legislators introduced and approved a host of veterinary-related legislation and called AVMA representatives to Capitol Hill to offer expert…
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Label changed on hormone implants
A new warning statement has been added to the labels of all growth-promoting hormones reminding producers and veterinarians
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Revised guide to drug, vaccine, pesticide use in aquaculture available
The revised edition of the popular Guide to Drug, Vaccine, and Pesticide Use in Aquaculture is now available as a Web document