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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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FDA hastening withdrawal of fluoroquinolone approvals for poultry
FDA hastening withdrawal of fluoroquinolone approvals for poultry
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AAAP guidelines for judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in poultry
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in poultry production, developed by the American Association of…
Backyard chickens 101
A quick guide for small animal veterinarians to provide veterinary care for backyard chickens and urban poultry flocks.
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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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Legislation would phase out some antimicrobials used subtherapeutically in livestock
Subtherapeutic use in livestock and poultry of several antimicrobials used also in human medicine would be banned
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US to miss foodborne disease reduction goals
Numbers of confirmed illnesses in humans resulting from common foodborne pathogens have risen or remained level for several years, putting the U.S. on…
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AVMA speaks to Congress about livestock health issues
The AVMA testified before a House subcommittee Sept. 25 on advancements in animal health in the livestock industry, describing for lawmakers progress…
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Raising food animals without antibiotics: Is it sustainable?
AVMA's chief economist to examine the data Rising consumer interest in how food is produced has resulted in more farm animals being raised without…
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Data show volume of antimicrobials sold
About 28.7 million pounds of antimicrobials were sold for use in food-producing animals in 2009, Food and Drug Administration data state.
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FDA scientist says action needed on drug use concerns
Dr. William T. Flynn said agriculture industries need to address concerns and alter their antimicrobial use policies before others—
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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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AVMA approves AAHA's antimicrobial guidelines for dogs
Guidelines developed by the AAHA for the judicious use of antimicrobials in dogs were approved by the Executive Board
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National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS)
The AVMA recognizes the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) as a resource for information on antimicrobial resistance trends…
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FDA requests label changes to combat antiparasitic resistance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked animal drug companies to voluntarily revise the labels of some livestock and horse dewormers to…
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Antimicrobial guidelines, other recommendations approved
The Executive Board approved guidelines developed by the American Association of Avian Pathologists
Antimicrobial use in veterinary practice
Find antimicrobial guidance by species, and resources to help communicate the importance of judicious antimicrobial use to clients and your community.
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Six horses killed by errant drug in feed
Six horses died after eating feed contaminated with a cattle-use drug.
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Risk assessment provides insights into antibiotic resistance
A new risk assessment model that can assist policy makers in the effort to recognize and ultimately mitigate factors affecting foodborne illnesses was…
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Veterinary foresight and expertise in antimicrobial discussions
Veterinarians are the professionals responsible for medical decisions, antimicrobial stewardship, and conscientious oversight of antimicrobial use in…
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Searching for self-replicating antimicrobials
Viruses could supplement antimicrobials, if usefulness proved
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Guidelines for antimicrobial use in food fish, position on antimicrobials in livestock feed available - January 15, 2003
Posted on January 1, 2003 The "Judicious and Prudent Antimicrobial Drug Use Principles for Food Fish Veterinarians" is the latest…
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In Short
Highly pathogenic avian influenza, gene-lung disease link in Airedale Terriers, global antimicrobial controls