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AVMA offers resources during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is Nov. 18-24, together with U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week. Both celebrations are meant to highlight the steps…
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Groups sue FDA over drug use in livestock
Five nonprofit organizations are suing federal drug authorities whom they accuse of failing to restrict antimicrobial use in livestock, despite the…
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When do cats and dogs need antibiotics?
Four new printable resources will allow AVMA members to quickly reference antibiotic prescription recommendations and communicate with clients about…
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USP publishes final compounding chapters
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP), which sets pharmaceutical standards that apply to both human and veterinary medicine, has released final…
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FDA seeks details on antimicrobial use, resistance in companion animals
Federal drug officials want help understanding how antimicrobial use in companion animals may encourage development of drug resistance among pathogens…
Over-the-counter antimicrobials changing to prescription-only
The FDA has outlined its process for changing certain medically important antimicrobial drugs from over-the-counter (OTC) to prescription (Rx). Rx…
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Honeybee medicine catching on with veterinarians
Five years since the Food and Drug Administration required beekeepers to have a veterinary order for antimicrobials, opportunities for veterinarians…
Compounding from bulk drug substances
Learn about GFI #256, which clarifies the circumstances under which FDA does not intend to pursue enforcement action for compounding animal drugs from…