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Generic drugs for treating inflammation, vomiting, parasites receive FDA approval
The Food and Drug Administration announced in March and April that it had approved six generic animal drugs.
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FDA approves generic drugs for use in cats, dogs, horses, ferrets
The Food and Drug Administration announced in January that the agency had approved new generic drugs for cats, dogs, and horses and granted a…
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In Short - Feb. 15, 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been found in Canada and the U.S., a resource offers advice on global veterinary careers, a meeting report from…
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Guidelines, regulations target contagious equine metritis
Contagious equine metritis is the subject of new guidelines from the American Association of Equine Practitioners and of proposed changes to import…
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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After deaths of Thailand horses, researchers warn of risk in US
Researchers from the Texas A&M University Department of Entomology say biting midges present in the U.S. could be effective vectors for African horse…
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Awards honor four researchers for top-level achievement
Please join us in celebrating and congratulating four veterinarians whose outstanding research work and expertise have earned them recognition as…
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In Short
The CDC is warning people not to cuddle hedgehogs, National Dog Bite Prevention Week is coming up in April, and more
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California rises from the ashes again
In 2018, California faced its most destructive year of fires.
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FDA requests label changes to combat antiparasitic resistance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked animal drug companies to voluntarily revise the labels of some livestock and horse dewormers to…
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Vaccine protects foals against Rhodococcus equi
Researchers have developed a vaccine that protects foals against infection with Rhodococcus equi, the most common and important cause of pneumonia in…
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Updated guidance published on strangles
Strangles, a highly contagious upper respiratory tract disease caused by Streptococcus equi subsp equi, remains one of the most common diseases in…
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Death to parasites; long live parasitology
Dr. Susan Little finds the lives of parasites to be fascinating. Nevertheless, as a veterinarian, she wants them dead.
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Equine practitioners, supporters lauded for their efforts
The American Association of Equine Practitioners recognized the 2017 recipients of several awards Nov. 17-20, 2017, at its 63rd Annual Convention in…
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1935 - 1945
Information on food-producing animals was a mainstay of JAVMA during this decade.
Antimicrobial use in veterinary practice
Find antimicrobial guidance by species, and resources to help communicate the importance of judicious antimicrobial use to clients and your community.
Lyme disease
Transmitted through tick bites, Lyme disease can be hard to detect and cause serious, recurring health issues. It's best to prevent it by preventing…
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AVMA supports bills on horse trailers, research
The AVMA will push Congress to pass legislation that would forbid transporting horses across state lines in double-deck trailers.
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Worms’ adaptation a critical problem
Anthelmintic resistance is a critical threat to small ruminants, and a danger to horses and cattle.
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The drought drags on...
This year’s drought has forced horse owners and rescue groups in some areas to begin feeding hay to their animals as early as midsummer as
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Drug for Cushing's disease approved
The Food and Drug Administration announced Nov. 17, 2011, that it has approved the first drug for the treatment of pituitary pars
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Clinical practitioners keep abreast of research
American Association of Equine Practitioners members who came Dec. 4-8 to Baltimore to learn about the latest clinical research and medical…
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Postmortem given on equine piroplasmosis
American Association of Equine Practitioners members have played a critical role in the detection of clinical cases of equine
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High prevalence of EEE in Michigan
Unvaccinated horses, weather were factors in outbreaks
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Back in the saddle again
The bright lights of Las Vegas proved a reliable draw for the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners 55th Annual Convention, Dec. 5-9.