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AVMA: Prioritize animal welfare, not marketing, in treatment decisions
AVMA leaders advocate against withholding any necessary medications from livestock, including on organic and antimicrobial-free farms.
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FIP drugs continue to show promise, while being sold on black market
Two antiviral drugs have shown promise for the treatment of cats with feline infectious peritonitis. Some desperate cat owners have turned to the…
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Help Santa’s reindeer: Join the E.L.V.E.S. this holiday season!
Even Santa’s reindeer need veterinary care! As the official veterinarian of the North Pole, the AVMA president gives each reindeer a thorough…
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Advocating for necessary veterinary medical therapy
The AVMA supports animal care policies that allow for judicious use of safe and effective antimicrobial therapies or other medications by…
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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…
Pet dental health toolkit
Do your clients know how important dental care is to their pet's health? Use these tools to educate and encourage them to schedule the exams,…
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Swine castration
The AVMA recommends using swine castration procedures and practices that reduce or eliminate pain, including the use of approved or AMDUCA-permissible…
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FDA identifies causes of drug shortages, proposes solutions
Logistical and regulatory challenges among cited issues
Cannabis: FAQs for veterinarians
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the regulatory status of cannabis, cannabis-derived, and cannabis-related products in veterinary…
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Group committed to pangolin rescue, rehabilitation
The African Pangolin Working Group started in 2011 when Ray Jansen, PhD, realized nearly all of the species of pangolin were facing extinction, mostly…
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FDA warns companies illegally selling CBD products
Agency signaled that it cannot conclude cannabidiol is safe.
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Support for veterinary extension and outreach services
Veterinary extension and outreach services play a vital role to protect the health and wellbeing of animals, contribute to public health, and…
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Pentobarbital back orders and potential alternatives
AVMA has received reports of short-term back orders of pentobarbital. While avenues to resolve are being explored, here are possible alternatives for…
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FDA announces availability of certain drugs to veterinarians
Ongoing opioid shortages have made it difficult for many veterinarians to provide optimal pain management and relief to our patients. Now, the FDA has…
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UNDER REVIEWDisabled livestock
Disabled livestock must be handled humanely. View AVMA's policy on disabled livestock.
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Updated Ag Guide expands on pain management
The Ag Guide is a primary reference for agricultural animal care at research institutions, and recent updates strengthen calls for use of pain…
Steps to implement telemedicine services in your practice
Telemedicine can improve patient triage and clinical outcomes, and benefit patients, animal owners and the veterinary practice. Follow these steps to…
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AAFP, EveryCat release guidelines on diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis
Feline infectious peritonitis is one of the most important infectious diseases and causes of death in cats, but the disease can be challenging to…
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1985 - 1995
This era saw female veterinarians become AVMA editor-in-chief and AVMA president-elect—and a veterinary student become Miss America.
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Getting beyond surgical contraception
Surgical sterilization has long been considered the gold standard for managing dog and cat populations in the United States.
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AASV basic guidelines of judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in swine
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians and AVMA both support these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in pork production.
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FDA approves combination feeding of Pennchlor, Rumensin to beef cattle
The Food and Drug Administration approved feeding Pennchlor, which contains chlortetracycline, and Rumensin, which contains monensin, in combination…
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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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Researchers hope for blood-based canine cancer test in 2020
Company backing the technology struggles amid push for test validation