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USP agrees to consider need for veterinary-specific compounding rules
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP), which sets pharmaceutical standards that apply to both human and veterinary medicine, will consider the AVMA’s…
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Research delayed, rodent populations reduced during pandemic
Universities delayed new studies this spring to reduce contact among people, including researchers and animal caregivers. Those delays often involved…
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Can veterinarians prevent the next pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic marks the third novel coronavirus outbreak of the 21st century. Unlike the viruses that cause severe acute respiratory syndrome…
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Use of technology in veterinary medicine
The AVMA supports responsible and ethical development and use of technology that can benefit and protect public health, animal health and welfare, and…
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‘There are only safe anesthetists’
Speakers at the AVMA Virtual Convention 2020 discussed how to improve safety for cats and dogs undergoing anesthesia. Speakers at the American Animal…
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FDA: Ivermectin not approved for COVID-19 treatment
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in early April that ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug, should not be used in the treatment of the…
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Discovery may lead to new rabies vaccines
Researchers have reportedly found a way to prevent the rabies virus from shutting down vital defense responses in the immune system.
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Guiding drug use, changing practices
When veterinarians are considering how to treat infections, AVMA officials hope a new report will help bring a panel of experts into the room. And…
Antimicrobial-resistant pathogens affecting animal health
The AVMA has worked with experts to identify bacteria affecting multiple animal species for which there is evidence of antimicrobial resistance. The…
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The hype and hope of veterinary cannabis
A range of issues were covered at the first AVMA Cannabis Symposium, from regulatory and toxicological concerns to the drug’s potential as a…
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FDA warns companies illegally selling CBD products
Agency signaled that it cannot conclude cannabidiol is safe.
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CDC announces priorities for distributing COVID-19 vaccine
A new interim guide issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that veterinary team members may have access to an…
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FDA guide helps drug companies report shortages
In May, agency officials published guidance on why those companies should share information about the animal drug supply chain and what details…
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Recalled mirtazapine may have double the labeled strength
Mislabeled mirtazapine bottles could contain tablets with double the expected strength, according to a warning from the Food and Drug Administration.
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FDA describes legal limits of drug compounding
Agency says few uses allowed for raw active ingredients
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Antimicrobial resistance: Slowing and limiting its emergence and spread
As a practice owner, I have been struck by the number of antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections my team and I have seen in our patients.
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More itchy pets? No problem
More treatments available alongside increasing incidence or awareness of itchy dogs and cats
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USP to develop compounding standards with veterinary collaboration
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) voted to develop and revise compounding standards based on input from healthcare professionals, including…
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Busy times, stress for veterinarians during pandemic
The AVMA House of Delegates discussed how busy their practices are now, concerns they have for keeping themselves and their staff healthy, how to…
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Veterinarian works to reduce caregiver placebo effect
Dr. Brennen McKenzie, also known as the SkeptVet, discusses his new book
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NIH awards $17M to research emerging infectious diseases
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases announced in August the creation of the Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious…
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In Short
Specialties proposed, ranitidine drugs contaminated, national disease list drafted