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Veterinarians push against restriction of ketamine
The AVMA and many members have submitted comments emphasizing the importance of access to ketamine ahead of a review by a World Health Organization…
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Regenerative medicine, including therapeutic use of stem cells
Regenerative medicine holds promise in treating a variety of diseases, yet questions remain. The AVMA supports the continued scientific development of…
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AVMA, United reach agreement on form for assistance animals
The AVMA, with support from the AVMA PLIT, took action when United Airlines announced a new policy requiring a veterinarian's signature vouching for…
Compounding
Understand the rules for veterinary compounding, and get resources to support your work with clients whose animals require compounded medications.
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Year-end CE: Two new courses on AVMA Axon
Just in time to help with your year-end CE needs, two new courses have been added to the AVMA's digital CE library.
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CDC updates recommendation for human rabies vaccination
Updated guidelines on rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis reduce the number of recommended doses of the rabies vaccine from three to two for veterinarians…
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Policy spells out reasons for vaccination and following labeling
Recognizing an aversion to vaccination among some members of the public and concerned that some veterinarians are advocating dosing of vaccines that
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Practitioners weigh in on vaccine issues
It was practitioners' turn to have their say about companion animal vaccine issues at a workshop designed to
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Board acts on research, grievance resolution, residues
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting Nov. 20-22, 2014, approved a few new policies, rescinded some that were no longer, and reaffirmed or…
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Groups issue warnings on improper vaccine use
Practitioners must always walk a fine line when deciding how to tailor vaccine protocols for their patients, but a certain activity has drawn the…
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AVMA opposes USDA-APHIS vaccine amendment
The AVMA Executive Board narrowly approved a recommendation opposing a government-initiated proposal
FAQs about extralabel drug use
See answers to common questions about extra-label drug use by veterinarians and the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act.
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SAVMA steps up diversity outreach
An ad hoc cultural outreach officer position has been created on the Student AVMA Executive Board to advance diversity and inclusion within veterinary…
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Vaccination principles
Vaccines have been proven highly efficacious and beneficial to the health of veterinary patients, as well as the general public. Decisions about…
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Board debates policy points on medicinal products
Thorny issues surrounding the appropriate use of medicinal products—and how to handle adverse events—prompted discussion during the Executive Board…
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AVMA Answers
What is compounding? Dr. Elizabeth Curry-Galvin,assistant directorof the AVMA Division of Scientific Activities, responds:
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Clinic devises a novel approach to employees' child care conundrum
An all-female staff at a mixed animal practice in rural Texas had a problem.
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Progress, promise mark leadership conference
AVMA President Tom Meyer welcomed over 500 attendees to the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference Jan. 13 in Chicago during the plenary session and…
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Reporting adverse vaccine events
Little or no practical safety information exists on vaccine labels or in the literature,
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The truth about serum
The anesthesia team is transfusing the patient with plasma believed to contain normal to high protein concentrations.
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When can a veterinarian import a foreign drug?
NOTE: Please see Oct. 15, 2009, JAVMA News article, "FDA no longer issuing letters for importation for unapproved animal drugs," for…
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Model policy on harassment and discrimination-free veterinary workplace
This model policy is intended as a starting point for veterinarians. Anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws may differ greatly from state to…
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HHS, senators request DEA reschedule marijuana
Legislators are seeking to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
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AVMA president wants to hear from you
Dr. Douglas Kratt, AVMA president, hosted a virtual chat on Oct. 28, answering questions about everything from how he’s keeping productive at his…
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DEA revokes pharmacy's registration
Veterinarians were reminded of the regulations for obtaining compounded controlled substances when the Drug Enforcement Administration