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AABP: Determine drug use by disease, not marketing
Cattle should receive antibiotics when needed to treat disease even if the animals are in antibiotic-free production, according to the American…
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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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AASV: Sick pigs need aid, regardless of marketing plans
Pigs should receive care to prevent suffering even if that precludes sale of pork as antibiotic free, according to the American
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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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IV antiemetic, antimicrobials recalled for potential contamination
Claris Lifesciences of Ahmedabad, India, has issued a recall in the U.S. market of intravenous bags of the antiemetic ondansetron and the…
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Industry groups, congressmen argue to preserve antimicrobial use
Dr. Timothy S. Cummings said removing FDA-approved antimicrobials from the market would limit options to prevent and control disease without…
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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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Notification to the veterinarian of violative residues in foods of animal origin
Veterinarians have an essential role in preventing such violations and ensuring the appropriate and judicious use of pharmaceuticals on food animal…
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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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Organization certifies meat for one-health considerations
The One Health Certified program, administered by the National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education, so far provides…
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Banning antimicrobials not effective, study says
A team of University of Georgia scientists suggest that curbing the use of antimicrobials on poultry farms will do little to
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UNDER REVIEWDisabled livestock
Disabled livestock must be handled humanely. View AVMA's policy on disabled livestock.
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Judicious use guidelines for poultry revised
The Executive Board approved revisions to the Guidelines on Judicious Therapeutic use of Antimicrobials in Poultry
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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…
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FDA warns manufacturers, distributors of unapproved antimicrobials for animals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on December 14 announced it has issued nine warning letters to manufacturers and distributors of…