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AVMA to seek congressional resolution honoring veterinary anniversary
Wildlife, assistance dogs, and military veterinarians are just some of the subjects of bills added to the AVMA's federal legislative agenda.
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FDA alerts veterinarians to problems with Vetsulin
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine and Vetsulin manufacturer Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal
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AVMA Answers: Pharmaceutical compounding
Generally, the federal regulations require that, for a drug to be compounded legally, a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship must exist, the…
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Phenylbutazone use topic of FDA letter
Federal authorities have issued an online statement regarding legal and illegal uses of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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Companies recall pet foods for inadequate thiamine, other issues
Companies recently recalled certain cat foods deficient in thiamine as well as some dog foods containing mold and dog foods that could contain…
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Saltman advocates for veterinarians in animal agriculture
Bovine veterinarians must reposition themselves as key players in food production to shape the future of animal agriculture, according to Dr. Roger L.…
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Bovine practitioners weigh role in drug residues, antimicrobial resistance
Evolving drug regulations and public health concerns mean that bovine practitioners should be even more careful to use pharmaceuticals legally and…
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AABP conference explores new ways of working
The future of bovine practice is not only in the hands of veterinary students but also in the ranks of veterinary technicians—and in the shakedown of…
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Resistance changes mixed across bug and drug combos
The percentage of Salmonella isolates found in ground turkey that displayed resistance to nalidixic acid dropped from 8.1 percent in 2002 to 2.6…
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Pfizer, AVMF partner to hand out hundreds of scholarships
Rising student debt, a lack of diversity within the profession, and fewer practicing rural and production animal veterinarians are among the most…
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AVMA policies encourage recycling
Does the AVMA have a stance on recycling in private veterinary practice? Some members have called to ask.
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The search is on
Nominations are invited for the 2010 veterinary achievement awards offered by the AVMA and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation
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FDA providing guidance on use of drug for Cushing disease
Federal drug authorities are providing guidance for veterinarians on the use and compounding of a drug used in the treatment of
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Golden anniversary for Purdue veterinary school
When Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine wanted to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, it decided to spread the word globally.
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FDA adds regulations to reduce Salmonella illness from eggs
New federal regulations require most egg producers to take steps to prevent the spread of Salmonella enteritidis.
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Health summit issues a call to action for the profession
Ambassador Robert G. Loftis said disease can spread across the world within hours, and the only task more difficult than planning for a pandemic is…
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Ensuring welfare of broilers poses challenge
Suzanne Millman, PhD, said veterinarians can serve as a bridge between animal producers and the public for dialogue on animal welfare.
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Strategic staffing
In its pivotal role of advancing the AVMA Strategic Plan, the Office of the Executive Vice President stands to benefit from several recent staff…
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New California law protects state-approved veterinary procedures
On July 2, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law legislation forbidding California municipalities from outlawing
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AVMA delegates elect Kornegay, re-elect Brown
The AVMA House of Delegates elected Dr. Larry M. Kornegay as the Association's 2009-2010 president-elect and gave Dr. Gary S. Brown Dr. Gary S. Brown…