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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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Salmonella prevalence continues to decline
In a report released in April, the agency documents a reduction in the presence of Salmonella organisms in all categories of meat products
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Federal veterinarians launch their Vet2011 events
Department of Agriculture veterinarians welcomed one of their former chief veterinary officers, AVMA CEO Ron DeHaven, back to Washington, D.C., Feb. 4…
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FDA rejects petition to ban rBST
In April the FDA-CVM denied a citizen's petition requesting that the agency rescind its approval of a recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST) product…
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USDA delays added E coli tests
The Department of Agriculture is delaying new tests in beef for six serogroups of Escherichia coli.
Protect your Family, Pets, and Livestock from Rodents and Rodenticides
Controlling rodents protects animal and public health, but some control measures carry risks of their own. Learn to protect pets if using…
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Five chosen for councils, committee
The AVMA House of Delegates elected four council members in January 2017, while the AVMA Board of Directors appointed one committee
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Webinar: To cook or not to cook?
Pros and cons of raw meat diets Pet owners have different reasons for choosing to feed their pet one type of food over another. Join us this month for…
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Kudos! Veterinary researchers chosen to receive grants
Three veterinary researchers have been named recipients of research grants awarded by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation in partnership with…
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Egg executives exhaust appeals over prison sentences
A father and son whose unsanitary egg business sickened tens of thousands in 2010 have exhausted their appeals over their prison sentences.
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Senators, academics, others embrace one-health approach
Senators, academics, others embrace one-health approach
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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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AVMA, USDA react to footage of cattle mistreatment
Recent footage of the Portales Livestock Auction in Portales, N.M., shows abusive handling of cattle similar to the mistreatment
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Guidance on veterinary drugs available
The guidance aims to ensure that carcinogenicity assessments of veterinary drugs are adequate
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FDA warns against aminoglycoside residue in cattle
FDA warns against aminoglycoside residue in cattle
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Nolan named dean of UGA College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Lisa K. Nolan has been named dean of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, effective July 1.
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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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Pig ears still a Salmonella risk despite interventions
Pig ear treats remain a source of Salmonella after decades of illnesses.
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K-State’s strategic plan guides progress
Noted pharmacologist Dr. Jim E. Riviere is moving on to Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine after more than 30 years at the North…
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Appellate court gives mixed ruling on Ohio rBST labeling rules
In striking down some Ohio rules on dairy product labeling, an appellate court cited arguments that cows treated with recombinant bovine somatotropin…
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Assessing pet supplements
A third of all U.S. households with dogs use supplements, as do about a fifth of households with cats, according to a report on pet supplements from…
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FSIS reopens HACCP comment period
The USDA-FSIS has reopened the comment period on a notice
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Stricter pathogen limits imminent for poultry
Most chicken products and some turkey products will need to meet stricter standards on Salmonella and Campylobacter