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Blood-derived products demystified for equine practitioners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Infectious Disease Committee recently updated the association’s white paper on equine blood, plasma,…
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FDA offers listings of clinical studies in regenerative medicine
In February, agency officials began populating a site with information on clinical studies involving the use of animal cells, tissues, and cell- and…
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Regenerative medicine, including therapeutic use of stem cells
Regenerative medicine holds promise in treating a variety of diseases, yet questions remain. The AVMA supports the continued scientific development of…
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Guidelines for use of autogenous biologics
Autogenous biological products may provide veterinarians a unique opportunity for control of certain infectious diseases when USDA-licensed commercial…
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Guidelines for use of exempt biologics
State-licensed veterinarians may consider preparing biologics in their practice facility under a VCPR in unique disease situations not adequately…
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Therapeutic pet food health claims
The FDA uses enforcement discretion in overseeing certain pet food claims. While many of these could legally be considered drugs, certain claims are…
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Webinar explains federal guidance on manufacturing of animal cells and tissues
The Food and Drug Administration posted a prerecorded webinar this fall explaining draft guidance documents on good manufacturing practices and donor…
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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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Development of emerging disease agent biologics
Development of emerging infectious disease biologics is essential for One Health. The AVMA supports the development of these products through…
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Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, which defines dietary supplements for use in humans, does not apply to products intended for…
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Midwestern Pet Foods warned corrective actions are insufficient
The Food and Drug Administration has warned Midwestern Pet Foods Inc., that its corrective actions to prevent additional contamination of its pet food…
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LEGENDS: Innovator in nutrition
Small animal medicine and the pet food industry were still in their infancy in the early 20th century when Dr. Mark L. Morris Sr. began developing…
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NIH funds development of novel Lyme disease vaccine
The grant is funding the efforts of tick immunobiologist Utpal Pal, PhD, to adapt the rabies vaccination platform to stimulate production of…
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NC State, Purdue professors to join National Academy of Inventors
Kenneth Adler, PhD, professor of cell biology at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Molecular Biomedical…
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Georgia professor to join National Academy of Inventors
Dr. Naola Ferguson-Noel, a professor at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, is one of 169 scientists and researchers who will be…
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Vaccine holds promise for treating osteosarcoma in dogs
Veterinarians in the audience wanted to know when they could get their hands on the new treatment. Dr. Sue Ettinger, a veterinary oncologist, had…
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Academic groups seek easier approval path for gene-edited food animals
Two academic groups argue that the amount of regulatory oversight for genetic changes in food animals should depend on the nature of the changes, and…
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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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Webinar provides update on jerky treats
AVMA members can access an archived webinar providing an update on the Food and Drug Administration’s investigation into illnesses
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In Short
Specialties proposed, ranitidine drugs contaminated, national disease list drafted
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database – August 2022
A new study in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database looks at a gene’s enzymatic activity in dogs with immune thrombocytopenia to further…
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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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The hidden ecosystem of the gut microbiome
Millions of bacteria live in the gastrointestinal tract of animals, including cats, dogs, and humans.
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True Prophylaxis
Many cat and dog owners have been embracing preventive dental care for their pets in recent years, including home care
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Petco moving away from artificial ingredients
Petco will no longer sell food and treats containing artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives for dogs and cats by May.