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Rabies vaccine for humans missing from some packages
Aventis Pasteur told the national CDC that some packages are reportedly missing the vial of freeze-dried vaccine.
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Extralabel use of phenylbutazone banned in dairy cattle
Posted on April 1, 2003 The Food and Drug Administration has issued an order prohibiting extralabel use of phenylbutazone (animal and human drugs)…
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Kaopectate reformulation could be dangerous to cats
Kaopectate, the over-the-counter diarrhea treatment for humans, recently has been reformulated to contain an aspirin derivative
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Veterinary use of thalidomide forbidden by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration restricts the distribution of thalidomide to registered physicians for prescription.
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Is AMDUCA enough?
The Texas state board implemented a rule requiring veterinarians to inform clients of extralabel drug uses
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Xenotransplantation efforts march forward
Scientists have disabled both copies of a gene in pigs that has stymied researchers' efforts to transplant pig organs
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FDA warns veterinarians and producers about violative residues
The Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to 14 individuals
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Web site offers veterinarians detailed drug information
Posted on November 1, 2003 Veterinarians, are you considering using a new drug that has come on the market or one that you just haven't used…
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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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FDA seeks to clear up confusion about compounding
Posted on October 1, 2003 Agency announces new compliance policy guide on compounding drugs for use in animals The Food and Drug Administration…
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Pfizer merges with Pharmacia
Pfizer Inc. and Pharmacia Corporation combined operations on April 16, after clearing several legal hurdles.
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AVMA Answers
What is compounding? Dr. Elizabeth Curry-Galvin,assistant directorof the AVMA Division of Scientific Activities, responds: