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In Short
Hill’s Pet Nutrition broke ground this August for a $20 million, 25,000-square-foot facility in Topeka, Kansas, focused on the nutritional needs of…
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In March, Hill's expands canned dog food recall
Hill's Pet Nutrition has expanded the scope of its recall of a variety of canned dog foods as the Food and Drug Administration continues to…
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FDA allows ionizing radiation in shell eggs
TAKE NOTICE FDA allows ionizing radiation in shell eggs The FDA is amending the food additive regulations to…
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Assessing pet supplements
A third of all U.S. households with dogs use supplements, as do about a fifth of households with cats, according to a report on pet supplements from…
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Cornell scientists warn of excess copper in dog diets
Cornell scientists are asking regulators to consider limits on copper in dog foods, and the Food and Drug Administration is looking at the issue.
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Legislation-At-A-Glance
The AVMA supports the Food Safety and Tracking Improvement Act (S. 425). This bill would establish a food traceability
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Industry group launches informational Web site
The Web site, www.ific.org/, features information on a variety of topics ranging from artificial sweeteners to organic foods
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Companies recall dog foods for aflatoxin
Several companies recalled dry dog foods in December 2011 after detection of aflatoxin concentrations above the acceptable limit.
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Pet food sustainability, in and outside the bag
In response to consumer demands, pet food companies are looking to implement more sustainable practices for their packaging and their food.
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Organic foods
Food producers should be encouraged to provide medically necessary therapy, including antimicrobials, under a veterinarian’s direction, regardless of…
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Safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically engineered (GE) food
The AVMA believes mandatory labeling of GMOs and GE foods or food products is not necessary.
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USDA building new center for poultry research
The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service has broken ground on a $5.2 million facility for poultry research
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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…
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Organizations warn against hemp in pet food, livestock feed
Seventeen organizations sent a joint letter that encourages agriculture and state government leaders to wait for results of safety studies before…
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AVMA weighs stepped-up role in global food security
With the world’s population projected to grow by one-third to more than 9 billion people by 2050, global food production must increase as
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Truthful and nonmisleading human food labeling
The AVMA supports truthful and non-misleading labeling of animal-derived human food products that meets specific criteria.
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AVMA fellows placed in congressional offices
The AVMA announced Oct. 12 that the veterinarians selected for the 2017-18 AVMA Fellowship Program have secured yearlong placements as full-time…
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FDA seeking comments for industry guidance on raw meat animal food
The draft guidance is a response to increased use of raw meat food by owners of companion and noncompanion animals
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In surprise move, Crawford resigns as FDA commissioner
Two months after a grueling confirmation hearing to head the FDA, Dr. Lester M. Crawford Jr. abruptly resigned his post
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Supplement companies made changes after facing crackdown
The availability of glucosamine for animals seemed to be in question 15 years ago.
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AVMA applauds gains in Farm Bill
$1 trillion legislation authorizes several veterinary research and food safety programs
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In Short
Disease response funding, federal laboratory approvals, and heart disease screenings
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Crawford takes reins at FDA
Dr. Lester M. Crawford Jr. is the deputy commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration
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New Jersey veal calf legislation nears passage
New Jersey veal calf legislation nears passage New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill mandating certain…
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AVMA is working to expand access to care
AVMA members care passionately about expanding access to quality veterinary care, which plays a role in both animal and public health. As an…