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Public health veterinarian sees challenges in infection trends
Food safety is not improving as quickly as hoped, and recent outbreaks of illness involved produce contaminated with pathogens
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New resource available on generic drugs
Pharmaceutical trade group members hope veterinarians will learn more about generic drug safety and drug industry issues
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First new animal drug listed on MUMS Index
The Food and Drug Administration in March announced the first new animal drug granted to the Index of Legally Marketed Unapproved New Animal Drugs for…
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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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FDA providing guidance on use of drug for Cushing disease
Federal drug authorities are providing guidance for veterinarians on the use and compounding of a drug used in the treatment of
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Client education can prevent residue violator label
The Department of Agriculture is publishing the names of packing plants and farms responsible for repeat drug and contaminant residue violations.
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Phenylbutazone use topic of FDA letter
Federal authorities have issued an online statement regarding legal and illegal uses of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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AVMA to seek congressional resolution honoring veterinary anniversary
Wildlife, assistance dogs, and military veterinarians are just some of the subjects of bills added to the AVMA's federal legislative agenda.
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Veterinary services legislation introduced in Congress
New legislation addressing the nation's veterinary services needs is under consideration in the House of Representatives.
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FDA adds regulations to reduce Salmonella illness from eggs
New federal regulations require most egg producers to take steps to prevent the spread of Salmonella enteritidis.
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Senate takes up veterinary services bill
The Senate version of the Veterinarian Services Investment Act was introduced Sept. 24 by Democrat Debbie Stabenow of Michigan with support from…
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New facility to advance study of foreign animal disease
The NBAF will improve the capabilities of the Department of Agriculture to develop vaccines, conduct diagnostics, and train veterinarians in the…