Dr. Candace Croney receives prestigious 2023 AVMA Humane Award
The AVMA has awarded Candace Croney, PhD, with the 2023 AVMA Humane Award for her exceptional dedication and contributions to the field of animal…
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Alert: FDA warns veterinarians, pet owners about recalled eye drops for humans
The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is warning veterinarians and pet owners about recalls of eye drops marketed under several brands, due to the…
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Alert: Innoveix Pharmaceuticals injectable Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) and injectable Sermorelin with GHRP2
Innoveix Pharmaceuticals recalls injectable Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) and injectable Sermorelin with GHRP2 due to lack of sterility…
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Alert: RXQ Compounding recalls all sterile human and animal products due to lack of sterility process assurance
Lack of sterility process assurance
AVMA helps reignite congressional push to strengthen dog importation standards
The AVMA-championed Healthy Dog Importation Act – a bill that would help prevent the introduction and spread of diseases impacting animal and human…
Pet care could help domestic violence survivors seek aid faster, new study finds
Innovative partnerships involving the private sector, veterinarians and community volunteers could greatly benefit both human and animal survivors of…
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Alert: Amlodipine Valsartan Tablets USP, Valsartan HCTZ Tablets, USP and Valsartan Tablets USP
Presence of probable human carcinogen N-nitrosodiethylamine
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Alert: American Health Packaging Valsartan Tablets, USP, 160 mg
Presence of probable human carcinogen N-Nitrosodiethylamine
National Pet Week 2023: Celebrating the bond between pets and owners through responsible care
As National Pet Week (May 7-13) approaches, the AVMA invites the millions of pet owners and pet lovers across the nation to join in the celebration of…
"Love is a 4-legged word": Celebrating the human-animal bond during National Pet Week
As National Pet Week (May 5-11) approaches, the AVMA invites the millions of pet owners and pet lovers across the nation to join in the celebration of…
AVMA, Street Dog Coalition partner to help pets of people experiencing homelessness in Denver
Pets give their humans love, companionship and protection, and in return their owners want to give them the medical care, nutrition and comfort they…
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Alert: Pig ear treats - all brands; FDA alert
Potential Salmonella contamination and link to human cases of salmonellosis
AVMA-backed xylazine language advances in House
The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed the SUPPORT Act - a legislative package aimed to address the growing threat of the opioid crisis, which…
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Alert: Unapproved and misbranded antimicrobial animal drugs
The FDA issued nine warning letters to manufacturers and distributors of unapproved and misbranded antimicrobial animal drugs for violations of…
AVMA names Dr. Zenithson Ng recipient of 2024 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Zenithson Ng, clinical assistant professor of community practice at the…
Dr. Scarlett Magda named recipient of 2023 AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Scarlett Magda as the winner of the 2023 AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award.
FVE, CVMA and AVMA joint release: Animal welfare in the PMSG industry
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), and American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)…
AVMA selects 2023-2024 congressional fellow
The AVMA announced that veterinarian Dr. Mariah Lancaster of Massachusetts has been selected to participate in the 2023-2024 AVMA Fellowship Program.
American Veterinary Medical Foundation sending $30,000 to aid Maui wildfire relief efforts
In response to the devastating fires on the island of Maui, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation – the philanthropic arm of the American…
2023-2024 AVMA fellow secures placement in congressional office
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced today that veterinarian Dr. Mariah Lancaster of Massachusetts, 2023-2024 AVMA…
Dr. Boaz Arzi named recipient of 2023 AVMF/EveryCat Health Foundation Research Award
The AVMA today honored Dr. Boaz Arzi, professor and chief of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery service at the UC-Davis School of Veterinary…
National Dog Bite Prevention Week: Promoting peaceful coexistence with our canine companions
Most dogs coexist peacefully with people, but dog bites remain a serious public health risk. National Dog Bite Prevention Week is April 9-15.
Dr. Jim Riviere named recipient of 2023 AVMA Lifetime Excellence in Research Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Jim Riviere, distinguished professor emeritus at Kansas State University and…
Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in TX, KS dairy cattle
Continuing their investigation into a disease event affecting primarily older dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico, today the U.S. Department…
AVMF, VPRF announce 2022-2023 veterinary research grant recipients
The AVMF and the VPRF have selected two veterinary researchers as recipients of the organizations' 2022-2023 research grants.