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Practitioners should be on guard against forged rabies certificates - November 15, 2004
The AVMA is alerting its members to reports of pet owners forging rabies certificates to procure licenses and tags.
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Representation to the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)
The AVMA encourages expansion of veterinary membership to the USP, such as representation of veterinary pharmacologists.
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Canine cancer drug loses approval
The Food and Drug Administration canceled a temporary approval for a drug used to treat mast cell tumors in dogs.
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AAAP guidelines for judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in poultry
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in poultry production, developed by the American Association of…
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Board supports dialogue with pharmacies
The AVMA hopes to meet with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy to collaboratively discuss issues of concern related to pharmaceuticals…
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Changing the rules for pharmacy
The ever-changing state and federal rules governing pharmacy within veterinary medicine were the subject of a wide-ranging session during the 2014…
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FDA approves new Micotil label
The Food and Drug Administration has approved adding safety information to the label for Micotil, a treatment for respiratory disease in cattle and…
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AVMA releases FAQ on extralabel drug use
The AVMA has released a new FAQ about how to follow federal rules for extralabel drug use in veterinary practice.
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In Short
Similarities have been found in opioid prescribing by physicians and veterinarians; the AVMA was part of a delegation to an antimicrobial task force;…
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FDA fighting fraudulent cancer treatments
Fourteen companies are accused of making fraudulent claims their creams, supplements, teas, or oils could help treat or prevent
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FDA opens access to adverse event data
The Food and Drug Administration is offering data about adverse events in animals that can be useful for researchers and software developers.
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FDA finalizes guidance on cell-based products in animals
The Food and Drug Administration issued final guidance June 11 on the agency’s current thinking about how existing regulations apply
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FDA now able to hold suspect drugs
Federal officials now can detain pharmaceuticals when inspectors suspect adulteration or misbranding.
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Intradermal rabies vaccine recalled
Individuals who might have been vaccinated with a subpotent, intradermal rabies vaccine should contact their health care provider.
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Adverse event reporting
The AVMA encourages veterinarians to report adverse events, and encourages continued development and strengthening of adverse event reporting systems.
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Veterinary foresight and expertise in antimicrobial discussions
Veterinarians are the professionals responsible for medical decisions, antimicrobial stewardship, and conscientious oversight of antimicrobial use in…
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Practices encouraged to be proactive about antimicrobials
A report now available from the AVMA Task Force for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Companion Animal Practice provides a framework for instituting a…
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HOD wants better communication with nonveterinary pharmacies
The AVMA House of Delegates was nearly unanimous in its vote Aug. 3 for a resolution that calls on the AVMA to communicate with nonveterinary…
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FDA issues guidance on regulation of cell-based products in animals
The Food and Drug Administration has issued draft guidance on the agency’s current thinking about how existing regulations apply to the use of…
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Buprenorphine rescheduled under stricter regulatory control
The Drug Enforcement Administration has rescheduled buprenorphine from a schedule V narcotic to a schedule III narcotic
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Genetic engineering reminder
Pigs involved in certain genetic engineering studies at this university might have entered the food supply because of improper disposal
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Bush nixes legislation weakening Florida pharmacy standards for animals
A coalition of veterinarians and pharmacists recently persuaded Florida Gov. Jeb Bush not to support legislation that would have
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FDA targets medication errors resulting from unclear abbreviations
The Food and Drug Administration and Institute for Safe Medication Practices are campaigning to reduce medication errors resulting from unclear…