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Fish medicine gaining veterinarians, who hope for specialty recognition
A growing corps of veterinarians is working in fish medicine, and two veterinary organizations are working to create a board specialty in fish…
Compounding guidance for veterinarians
Learn about the regulatory parameters, quality control assurance, and practice considerations when using compounded products in veterinary medicine.
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Seresto collars come under greater scrutiny
Recent adverse event reports from pet owners related to a popular brand of flea and tick collars have gained national attention. The manufacturer has…
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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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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The Food and Drug Administration posted a prerecorded webinar this fall explaining draft guidance documents on good manufacturing practices and donor…
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The slow rise of generic animal drugs
In human medicine, generic drugs accounted for 88 percent of prescriptions dispensed in the United States as of 2014.
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People ingesting veterinary-use ivermectin in attempts to prevent, cure COVID-19
Health authorities are again warning people not to consume veterinary-use ivermectin products as poison control centers receive a surge in calls about…
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Editing Animals
Recent gene-editing technologies are being used to create mice that model human genetic diseases, Holstein cattle lacking horns, and current research…
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Antimicrobial sales rise despite pending changes
Agreements between federal regulators and pharmaceutical companies are expected to reduce antimicrobial use in agriculture by the end of this year.
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Media briefings, other PR proposals approved
The Executive Board authorized the AVMA to develop media briefings on bovine spongiform encephalopathy
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Pig drug may be withdrawn over residues
Food and Drug Administration officials are working to rescind approval of a swine-use drug that may leave carcinogenic residues in pork.
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USDA awards $2.8M in 2021 to support rural veterinary services
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture within the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in November that it had awarded $2.8 million in…
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Drug compounding position statement adopted
Compounding services have become more abundant as veterinary pharmacies multiply and enjoy financial success.
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Protein in soil bacteria could help fight worms
An article published in November describes promising results for a Haemonchus contortus treatment in sheep that uses crystal proteins contained within…
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Modified pigs may be safe from deadly disease
By disabling a cell receptor, geneticists have produced pigs resistant to a disease that has killed millions of pigs and cost pork industries billions…
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Longtime canine epilepsy treatment gains conditional approval
Food and Drug Administration officials granted conditional approval of a chewable potassium bromide tablet, KBroVet-CA1, for the control of seizures…
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Human drug shortages noted on new Web site
TAKE NOTICE Human drug shortages noted on new Web site When veterinarians find it hard to obtain an…
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NIFA awards $2.3 million to relieve veterinary shortages
The competitive grants awarded by the Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture are funded through the new Veterinary…
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AABP honors standouts
In Vancouver, the AABP recognized seven members deserving of the association's top honors.
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Q&A with Dr. Elizabeth A. Curry-Galvin
Dr. Elizabeth A. Curry-Galvin, outgoing deputy chief executive officer of the AVMA, answers questions from JAVMA News.
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FDA to require species-specific antimicrobial data
Pharmaceutical companies will need to give federal authorities data that could be used to compare antimicrobial consumption and
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New FDA guidance addresses medically important antimicrobials
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new guidance to facilitate veterinary oversight of all animal antimicrobial drugs considered…
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Animal health groups issue resolution on livestock and wildlife diseases
Animal health groups issue resolution on livestock and wildlife diseases