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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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Worms & Germs Map tracks diseases in dogs, cats, horses
A new Web-based mapping system tracks infectious diseases in dogs, cats, and horses worldwide.
Seek Advice on Backyard Poultry
Advice for small animal veterinarians who are asked to provide veterinary care for backyard poultry flocks. Relates to backyard poultry resource.
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Enrollment doubles for Cornell shelter medicine course
Enrollment doubles for Cornell shelter medicine course
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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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Students confer awards on teachers
The Student AVMA House of Delegates presented awards during its annual session March 20-21 at Colorado State University
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AVMA supports animal feeding strategy
The AVMA Executive Board approved a recommendation that the Association support the EPA/USDA Unified Strategy for Animal Feeding Operations.
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Funds available for microbiologic hazard research
The FDA-CVM announced in the Feb 17 Federal Register the availability of research funds to study the microbiologic hazards
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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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Universities partner to educate Alaska students
Some college students in Alaska will be able to complete two years of veterinary education in their home state starting in fall 2015.
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Dissents over review process for euthansia report; board revisits issue
The Report of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia has been called the gold standard, the resource consulted not only by the veterinary profession but also by
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Hatch highlights AVMA PAC luncheon
Senator praises veterinarians' dedication, supports increasing research funding Utah Sen Orrin G. Hatch entertained and educated a
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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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Safety institute hopes you don't get the point
About 300,000 to 400,000 needle stick and other percutaneous injuries are reported each year
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One health in action
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ Annual Conference, March 14-16 in Alexandria, Va., had a theme of “One health in veterinary…
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Research, public health leaders honored by AAVMC
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges honored Drs. Yoshihiro Kawaoka, John A. Herrmann, Matthew Mellema, & Joe N. Kornegay
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Study finds Listeria in raw pet foods
In a recent study, one-third of samples of raw dog or cat foods ordered online were positive for Listeria organisms.
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DEA expands options for controlled substances disposal
Disposing of federally controlled substances has gotten a lot easier for animal owners and veterinarians.
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One Health Commission changes leadership
Dr. Cheryl M. Stroud is the new executive director of the nonprofit One Health Commission, which works to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration to…
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Baines chosen as dean at LSU
Dr. Joel D. Baines has been named the new dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine.
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Resources focus on veterinary careers in public service
The AVMA, NAFV, and Virginia-Maryland will provide the brochure as part of a continued effort to place veterinarians in federal service.
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AVMA hosts feed directive summit
Veterinarians, meat and feed industry representatives, and regulators discussed pending changes