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Indictment filed in prescription veterinary drug case
On March 17, a U.S. attorney announced the filing of a multiple-count indictment charging Marvin Goldberg, 59, of Philadelphia with
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AVMA GHLIT co-sponsors Veterinary Leadership Experience
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust, was a sponsor and attendee of the second annual Veterinary Leadership Experience
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GRD Focuses on drugs and biologics
The AVMA will focus its efforts on ensuring the implementation of MUMS and four other issues involving drugs and biologics.
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Iraq, Afghanistan representatives address animal health issues
posted August 15, 2005 As part of the 28th World Veterinary Congress, representatives from Iraq and Afghanistan made presentations on the…
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Veterinary public health intertwined with food safety at Codex meeting
After eight years of discussion and debate, the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene approved principles and guidelines for microbial risk
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Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst
With the recent arrival of the "Asian bird flu" in the Balkans, public health officials across the globe are hastily laying plans for the…
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Tug-of-war
Steps must be taken to turn tide of public-microbial war posted February 1, 2005 The ongoing avian influenza epidemic in Southeast Asia is…
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FDA stops use of enrofloxacin for bacterial infections in poultry
The Food and Drug Administration announced it would no longer allow distribution or use of the antimicrobial enrofloxacin after
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Enjoying and prospering in equine practice
Equine practitioners represent the second-highest practice income group, after swine practitioners
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Veterinarians convene in the City of Lakes
The 142nd AVMA Annual Convention/28th World Veterinary Congress, held July 16-20 in Minneapolis, hosted 8,743 total attendees
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AVMA fellows requirements expanded, solicitation policy revised
The Executive Board has added several additional requirements for veterinarians applying to the AVMA Congressional Science
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AVMA fellows reflect on time in Congress
Veterinarians worked for senators Smith, Lieberman posted June 15, 2005 Behind every important issue before the Congress are the office…
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Send unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad
These resources are priceless to foreign veterinarians, students in need
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Riddell named to lead AABP
Dr. M. Gatz Riddell Jr. was named to the position by the AABP board of directors Feb. 12 during a special meeting in Atlanta.
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Childers pledges AVMA presidency to unity
Unity is 'cornerstone of our great profession' posted August 15, 2005 Dr. Henry E. Childers formally dedicated his term as AVMA…
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Board responds to legislative recommendations
The LAC assists the board in formulating AVMA policies and positions on federal legislative and regulatory issues.
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Veterinarian part of US-Russian collaboration on anthrax sensor
Dr. Stoltenow first started working with Russian scientists in 2001, not long after Sept. 11.
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Carlson seeking second term as AVMA vice president
Dr. René A. Carlson has become adept at balancing her vice presidential responsibilities with her family and practice priorities.
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Animal welfare, state advocacy initiatives approved
Arriving at an approach to animal welfare that balances philosophic vision and emerging science with practical application was a challenge the AVMA…
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Council, trust, committee, board nominations invited
Nominations are invited for 72 vacancies on AVMA entities and 16 liaison positions
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Battles over compounding from bulk drugs move forward
Animal drug compounding from bulk drug substances has become a heated issue since the Food and Drug Administration
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Animals, people still recovering from hurricane
A veterinarian from New Orleans and a casino employee from Las Vegas have helped animals in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
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Summarizing a disaster, by the numbers
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita harmed hundreds of horses, thousands of cattle and companion animals, and millions of chickens