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Regulation of animal biologics challenged
The Food and Drug Administration could end up regulating animal biologics that decrease the shedding of bacteria
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Marsh to succeed Peddie as AVMA treasurer
The Executive Board elected Dr. Bret D. Marsh of Indianapolis as treasurer-elect.
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Tug-of-war
Steps must be taken to turn tide of public-microbial war posted February 1, 2005 The ongoing avian influenza epidemic in Southeast Asia is…
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USDA introduces Web site focusing on National Animal ID System
posted March 15, 2005 On Jan. 25, the Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced the launch of a Web site to…
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USDA launches avian influenza project
The Department of Agriculture is contributing $5 million to establish a research and education project to help prevent and control avian influenza.
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Growing concern about bird flu sparks call for global action
Chief veterinary officers are calling on Asian governments and the international community to make the fight against avian influenza
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Avian pathologists association joins animal auditor group
The American Association of Avian Pathologists has joined forces with the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization
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Veterinary public health intertwined with food safety at Codex meeting
After eight years of discussion and debate, the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene approved principles and guidelines for microbial risk
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Foodborne illnesses continue downward trend
Foodborne infections caused by several bacterial pathogens are on the decline
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FSIS invites proposals on reducing foodborne illness
posted May 15, 2005 The Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is accepting proposals for cooperative agreement projects…
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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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Board urges AVMF to restore fund raising to support research
The Executive Board approved a recommendation to direct its members who serve on the board of directors of the American Veterinary
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Iowa State veterinary college celebrates 125 years
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine turned 125 years old in 2004
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More animal health, welfare standards go global
Animal welfare, avian influenza, and bovine spongiform encephalopathy were key discussion topics at the 73rd Annual General Session of the…
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FDA stops use of enrofloxacin for bacterial infections in poultry
The Food and Drug Administration announced it would no longer allow distribution or use of the antimicrobial enrofloxacin after
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NCVEI now offering benchmarking models for food animal practices
The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues released benchmarking models to help food animal veterinarians improve their bottom line
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Speak up in Washington, D.C.
posted September 1, 2005 AVMA member veterinarians and others interested in speaking at the 2007 AVMA Annual Convention, July 14-18—in Washington,…
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Emerging food animal ethics born of production changes
The current scrutiny of food animal production and demands for tighter government control of the industry—including outright
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Understanding food safety
The Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service recently concluded its first phase of the Veterinary Student Employment
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Bayer pulls Baytril
Bayer Corporation has stopped distribution of the antimicrobial enrofloxacin for poultry, which was marketed under the name Baytril
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Loss of livestock reaches millions
Along with companion animals that suffered from Hurricane Katrina, livestock—also succumbed to floodwater, high winds, and other effects
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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