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Industry, agencies continue preparing for African swine fever
In March, veterinarians at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting said swine veterinarians and pork industries continue…
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Advising clients on pets’ winter weight gain
Dr. Leslie Hancock-Monroe, a veterinarian in the pet food industry, sees risks in pets of winter weight gain and opportunities for veterinarians to…
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Development of emerging disease agent biologics
Development of emerging infectious disease biologics is essential for One Health. The AVMA supports the development of these products through…
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LEGENDS: Innovator in nutrition
Small animal medicine and the pet food industry were still in their infancy in the early 20th century when Dr. Mark L. Morris Sr. began developing…
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Report explores disconnect over preventive care
The fifth annual State of Pet Health Report from Banfield Pet Hospital was released Aug. 12 at Banfield’s Pet Healthcare Industry Summit
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AAFCO adopts consumer-friendly pet food labeling guidelines
The updated label recommendations from Association of American Feed Control Official were developed in conjunction with consumers and industry and are…
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Pig disease has affected 20 states
Porcine epidemic diarrhea has been found in pigs from 20 states since its emergence in the U.S. in spring 2013.
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New program aims at encouraging veterinary students into academic, research careers
New program aims at encouraging veterinary students into academic, research careers
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Challenges of pet nutrition the focus of international symposium
The Waltham International Nutritional Sciences Symposium wrapped up three days of sessions Sept. 18 in Cambridge, England.
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AAFCO calls for more research on hemp products in animal food
The Association of American Feed Control Officials has issued a position paper and call to action on hemp and its byproducts in livestock feed and pet…
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Finding viruses, identifying risks
Dennis Carroll, PhD, said identifying and cataloging the estimated half-million viruses with zoonotic potential would cost less than the expenditure…
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Farmer hopes lawsuit will affect disease practices
An Indiana swine farmer hopes his recently settled lawsuit will discourage swine owners from intentionally infecting their pigs with
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USDA develops candidate African swine fever vaccine
A federal research team reported progress toward creating a commercial vaccine against the devastating African swine fever virus.
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Improving the safety of pet food
Several organizations are working on preventive measures for manufacturers to increase the safety of pet food.
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APHIS proposes new framework for tracing food animals
Federal agriculture authorities want to require identification and veterinary inspection for nearly all livestock that cross state lines.
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Calories to appear on pet food labels
Calorie counts will soon start appearing on the labels of almost all dog and cat foods and treats, helping pet owners and veterinarians to compare…
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Therapeutic pet food health claims
The FDA uses enforcement discretion in overseeing certain pet food claims. While many of these could legally be considered drugs, certain claims are…
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Bigger challenge than PRRS
Porcine epidemic diarrhea is the biggest challenge Dr. Luc Dufresne has faced in 25 years in practice.
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USDA starts highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccine trials
In April, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began testing the efficacy of four vaccines against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).…
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Organizations warn against hemp in pet food, livestock feed
Seventeen organizations sent a joint letter that encourages agriculture and state government leaders to wait for results of safety studies before…
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Some insight into pet food recalls
Dr. Karyn Bischoff, a diagnostic toxicologist, isn't sure how it happened, but she has been at the center of several pet food recalls in the past few…
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Supplement companies made changes after facing crackdown
The availability of glucosamine for animals seemed to be in question 15 years ago.
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Petco moving away from artificial ingredients
Petco will no longer sell food and treats containing artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives for dogs and cats by May.
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Until more science is available, FDA will end public updates on potential link between certain diets and canine dilated cardiomyopathy
The Food and Drug Administration plans to end routine updates on the investigation of case reports of nonhereditary canine dilated cardiomyopathy and…
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Federal complex to expand animal disease studies, diagnostics
Dr. Kenneth R. Burton, coordinator of the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility, talked with JAVMA News about progress on the facility and how he…