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USDA celebrates 100 years of food safety
The Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service recently celebrated 100 years of protecting consumers by commemorating the…
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FDA to require more illness prevention from food makers
Federal rules will make food manufacturers analyze risks and implement controls for possible food safety problems
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AVMA applauds gains in Farm Bill
$1 trillion legislation authorizes several veterinary research and food safety programs
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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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U.S. Army veterinarians wage unconventional campaign abroad
Army veterinarians are responsible for food safety inspection and for operation of large and small animal practices on bases
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Mexican horse meat banned by EU
The European Union has banned the sale of horse meat processed in Mexico out of fear it may not meet food safety standards.
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Still going a hundred years later
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Food and Drug Administration, which has the distinct
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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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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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Security a priority in president's 2007 budget
The $2.77 trillion budget proposals for 2007 that President Bush sent to Congress Feb. 6 continue to emphasize allocations for the nation's war on…
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FDA withdraws arsenic-based poultry drug
An arsenic-based drug used to prevent a parasitic disease in poultry will become unavailable this fall.
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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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Senators, academics, others embrace one-health approach
Senators, academics, others embrace one-health approach
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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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Pharmacology research grant proposals invited
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation in partnership with the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation is
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One health in action
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ Annual Conference, March 14-16 in Alexandria, Va., had a theme of “One health in veterinary…
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US may adopt stricter pathogen standards for poultry
Most poultry sold in the U.S. could soon have to meet more stringent limits on the presence of Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria to avoid public…
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AVMA Answers: Veterinary workforce
Q: Why have you chosen the shortage of veterinarians in the workforce as your main focus?
Resource Links: Amphibians, Reptiles and Salmonella
Links to information about the transmission of Salmonella from handling reptiles and amphibians.
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Europe bans antimicrobials, legislation proposed in U.S
The European Union has banned the use of four additional antimicrobials as growth promoters in animal feed.
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AVMA Answers: Zoonoses resources for the companion animal practitioner
You have expressed some concern about companion animal practitioners' awareness of zoonotic diseases. Why are you concerned?
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Externships abroad a draw for some students
According to the AVMA Student Externship Locator, 21 externships are listed in the international category
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Problems persist with federal veterinary workforce numbers
GAO: Not enough veterinarians to respond to animal disease emergency
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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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Research, educational center promotes animal coproducts
Clemson University held a dedication ceremony for the Animal Co-Products Research & Education Center, March 27.