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Warning added to euthanasia products
The FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine is adding an environmental warning to labels of pentobarbital-containing euthanasia
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All hydrocodone products now schedule II drugs
The Drug Enforcement Administration has scheduled all hydrocodone-containing products as schedule II drugs
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Reporting veterinary drug shortages to the FDA
The FDA defines a medically necessary veterinary product as a product that is used to treat or prevent a serious disease
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Companies to reduce antimicrobial availability
Hundreds of antimicrobial products will no longer be approved for livestock production uses, such as increased weight gain
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FDA warns that compounding clenbuterol is illegal
In recent years, the availability of illegal clenbuterol formulations, produced as "compounded" drug product, has
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Topical gels: An option for panicky pill takers?
There are over 100 drugs advertised as products that can be administered topically to veterinary patients
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Cattle veterinarians honored
Seven veterinarians received awards in September for their contributions to bovine medicine.
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Changes coming in antimicrobial use, availability
When the types of antimicrobials important for human medicine are sold for use in farm animals, only a small portion require a
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FDA’s Dunham delves into drug issues
Dr. Bernadette Dunham, director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, recently fielded questions about drug issues and…
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FDA to enhance pharmaceutical good manufacturing practices
The Food and Drug Administration announced an initiative to enhance the regulation of pharmaceutical manufacturing
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Intended use of therapeutic diets as drugs dictates VCPR requirement
Therapeutic or "prescription" diets must be dispensed within a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
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FDA seeks to clear up confusion about compounding
Posted on October 1, 2003 Agency announces new compliance policy guide on compounding drugs for use in animals The Food and Drug Administration…
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Tramadol becomes controlled substance
The Drug Enforcement Administration has designated tramadol as a controlled substance
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Nitrofuran ban in effect
The AVMA reminds veterinarians that the Food and Drug Administration has prohibited all uses of nitrofuran drugs
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FDA warns veterinarians and producers about violative residues
The Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to 14 individuals
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Moxidectin gel gets new label
Posted on November 1, 2003 Manufacturers of moxidectin gel have changed the drug's label to indicate that it is for oral use in horses and…
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Internet pharmacies and compounding are high-priority areas, FDA says
Posted on March 1, 2002 Since prior coverage on the issue of Internet pharmacies (see JAVMA, June 1, 2001, and Aug. 15, 2001), the AVMA continues…
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AVMA Answers
What is compounding? Dr. Elizabeth Curry-Galvin,assistant directorof the AVMA Division of Scientific Activities, responds:
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Final guidance on anthelmintics use available
The Food and Drug Administration has issued three final guidance documents regarding the use of anthelmintics
Your Pet's Medications
Provides basic information for pet owners about pet medications and their safe use.
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Is AMDUCA enough?
The Texas state board implemented a rule requiring veterinarians to inform clients of extralabel drug uses
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Buprenorphine rescheduled under stricter regulatory control
The Drug Enforcement Administration has rescheduled buprenorphine from a schedule V narcotic to a schedule III narcotic
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Ruling gives FDA discretion in drug withdrawals
An appellate court overturned a ruling that would have made federal drug authorities start proceedings to withdraw some antimicrobial uses in…
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Gaining weight
Pre-slaughter weights of livestock species have been increasing since at least the 1920s, and some of the largest gains have occurred in the past 25…
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AABP embraces disabled livestock, dairy cattle welfare guidelines -
The AABP board of directors endorsed the position on disabled livestock