The bill would equip law enforcement with additional tools to stop illegal xylazine trafficking while protecting veterinarians’ access to this…

A new AVMA task force will develop a proposal for federal legislation to address issues related to veterinary compounding, pursuant to the…

View AVMA's letter asking FDA to clarify its proposed rules on drug compounding and allow more time for public comment.

The AVMA State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Department has compiled information on states' regulations regarding breeding of companion animals,…

California has passed legislation to ensure that lay staff can administer controlled substances such as pain medication on the order of a…

AVMA strongly recommends that veterinarians, legislators, state veterinary medical boards, and state pharmacy boards work together to create practical…

The ever-changing state and federal rules governing pharmacy within veterinary medicine were the subject of a wide-ranging session during the 2014…

Congress could consider legislation this year to counteract federal drug rules that prohibit many veterinarians from carrying and administering…

Veterinary practitioners must weigh the serious risks associated with nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drug usage.

President Bush signed into law Aug. 2 legislation that will increase the number of approved animal drugs

The Food and Drug Administration has proposed amending regulations relevant to the development of drugs for minor uses in major species to specify…

Proposed uniform national horse-racing reforms by the RMTC involve medication regulation and enforcement, including laboratory testing.

The AVMA has adopted a joint statement on horse slaughter with the Canadian and Mexican veterinary associations and a joint statement on rabies in…

In April, AVMA Board of Directors chair Dr. John de Jong testified before a House subcommittee about the Fairness to Pet Owners Act (HR 3174/S 1200),

The Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents advises the Board of Directors in promoting interest in the efficacy and proper use of biologic and…

The American Association of Equine Practitioners has created an initiative called Prescription for Racing Reform

The Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act has so far played a part in the development process for new drugs to treat fish, shrimp, sheep, and…

Summit this summer discussing the issue

Dr. Stephen F. Sundlof became the director of the FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, effective Jan. 7, after serving for more than a…

Information for veterinarians on use of the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA). Use with our interactive Extralabel Drug Use (ELDU)…

The AVMA wants veterinarians to know and understand the rules of compounding in their states.

The Food and Drug Administration doesn't have the authority to stop a Florida pharmacy from using bulk pharmaceutical ingredients to

The Committee on Antimicrobials supports AVMA’s strategy to allow the veterinary profession to effectively share robust and comprehensive…

Agency says few uses allowed for raw active ingredients

The AVMA, Canadian VMA, and Federation of Veterinarians of Europe are calling for continuous monitoring of antimicrobial use and resistance at a…