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House subcommittee examines antimicrobial use in animal agriculture
A hearing before a congressional subcommittee this summer looked at the extent to which antimicrobial use in animal agriculture may be contributing to…
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Eliminating in-person VCPR requirement for telemedicine, proposed midlevel position discussed at information forum
Two proposals for change in the veterinary profession—the idea of a midlevel position (MLP) that would overlap the roles of the veterinarian and…
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Congress could intervene over modified salmon
Members of Congress are pushing the Food and Drug Administration in opposite directions over whether the agency should finish investigating an…
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Cannabis research for veterinary patients advancing, cautiously
More than half the country has legalized marijuana use in one form or another.
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Marijuana treatments, drug monitoring programs discussed
AVMA House of Delegates members want the Association to develop policies and further guidance on emerging issues affecting the profession, such as…
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Board chair embraces veterinary family ties
Dr. Rena Carlson, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, has held leadership roles since early in her veterinary career. She spoke to JAVMA News about…
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The slow rise of generic animal drugs
In human medicine, generic drugs accounted for 88 percent of prescriptions dispensed in the United States as of 2014.
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Looking for a new direction
A number of ongoing issues, particularly injuries and medication usage, were spotlighted this past year in horseracing
Dog bite risk and prevention: The role of breed
Peer-reviewed summary of scientific literature related to the role of breed in dog bite risk and prevention.