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Pet food commission suggests steps for veterinarians, regulators, manufacturers
Veterinarians should work with the Food and Drug Administration to develop criteria and formalize a system for reporting
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Human-animal bond boosts spending on veterinary care
Most people consider their pets to be family members or companions, and spending on veterinary care has increased. Yet, veterinary visits per pet have…
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Student debt relief, unwanted horses are among AVMA legislative priorities
Student debt and unwanted horses are among the issues the AVMA plans on fighting for aggressively in the 111th Congress
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AVMA survey measures income trends to 2007
Veterinarians' incomes continued to increase from 2005-2007, though few expect incomes to increase as much from 2007-2009.
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Drug-related policies adopted, liaisons ended
The AVMA has adopted policies concerning new animal drugs and the sharing of isolates of emerging disease agents.
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Food safety policies revised
Revisions to certain AVMA food safety policies were approved by the Executive Board, as recommended by the Food Safety
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Board acts on aquatic medicine-related proposals
Changes to the charge of the AVMA Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee were approved by the Executive Board along with an extensively revised policy…
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Welfare policies revised, partnership formed
The AVMA has updated its position statements addressing animal-based safety testing; the transport, sale yard practices, and humane slaughter of…
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FDA revokes planned extralabel cephalosporin use ban - November 25, 2008
AVMA asked the federal agency to reconsider the Order of Prohibition posted December 1, 2008 The Food and Drug Administration decided in…
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Bridge funds coming to FARAD may not be enough
Federal agencies are giving $125,000 in bridge funding to the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank, which has started layoffs to stay open.
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FDA revokes planned extralabel cephalosporin use ban
The Food and Drug Administration decided in late November against implementing a ban on extralabel cephalosporin antimicrobial use in food animals.
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Some banks focusing on business loans for veterinarians
A number of lenders now cater to veterinarians and other medical professionals who want to buy a practice—or to start, build, equip, remodel,…
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Resolutions on agenda for HOD winter session
The AVMA House of Delegates may consider 10 resolutions at its winter session this January in Chicago.
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Regional college lends expertise for upcoming cable series
Regional college lends expertise for upcoming cable series Billy the Kid just shot two…
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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AABP president promotes responsiveness, collaboration, online CE
Dr. Richard L. Wallace wants the American Association of Bovine Practitioners to be faster, stronger, smarter—faster at addressing the issues of the…
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The next generation of rural and bovine veterinarians
Work-family balance, quality medicine are goals every generation shares
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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Turtle producers fighting in the courts and Capitol to sell hatchlings
Louisiana turtle farmers and lawmakers are trying to end a federal ban on domestic pet turtle hatchling sales.
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FDA asks veterinarians to report pet food complaints
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine is encouraging AVMA members to report complaints about pet food directly to the FDA,…
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FDA launches public-access database of animal drug approvals
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine announced Oct. 1 the availability of a new database of approved animal drugs.
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Genetically engineered animals in the food supply
Genetically engineered animals and their products, most notably food products, are closer to reaching the market now that the Food and Drug…
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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…