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Organic livestock production offers challenges, opportunities
Attendees learned about the challenges of treating livestock on organic farms during a session at the AVMA Annual Convention in Honolulu.
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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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Diamond Pet Foods narrows recall after aflatoxin tests
Diamond Pet Foods has narrowed down the list of its products affected by aflatoxin contamination, which has been believed to
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Contaminated food leads to death, illness in dozens of dogs
Dozens of dogs have died or become ill after eating products from Diamond Pet Foods contaminated with aflatoxin
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FDA report shows how company missed toxin that killed dogs
The Food and Drug Administration has found that Diamond Pet Foods failed to follow company guidelines for aflatoxin testing prior to shipping…
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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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Reminder: ECP not approved for use in animals
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine has received reports that certain pharmacies and veterinarians have compounded…
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Commission studies effects of animal feeding operations
The National Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production continues to conduct its two-year study of how concentrated animal feeding operations may…
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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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Still going a hundred years later
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Food and Drug Administration, which has the distinct
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FDA takes more methodic approach to safety of animal feed
The FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine is developing a comprehensive Animal Feed Safety System to help protect the health of companion
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FDA may change drug uses in 5-year plan
Federal authorities plan to expand limits on who can buy antimicrobials for use in livestock and how long they can be used.
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Webinar provides update on jerky treats
AVMA members can access an archived webinar providing an update on the Food and Drug Administration’s investigation into illnesses
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Foot and mouth disease
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of worldwide concern. View AVMA's recommendations for FMD preparedness and…
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Options available to protect against longhorned tick
The invasive longhorned (bush) tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, has been a growing concern for the veterinary community following the appearance of…
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Mississippi State leads global aquaculture project
Mississippi State University will lead a new $15 million federal initiative to reduce poverty and improve living standards for impoverished…
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Some dry dog foods may have harmful excess vitamin D
At least six dogs have been sickened with vitamin D toxicosis, although Food and Drug Administration officials have received no reports of deaths,
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Foundation announces recipients of new research grants
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation recently announced the recipients of new research grants in pharmacology and pain management in dogs.
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Grooms named dean of Iowa State veterinary college
Dr. Grooms is an accomplished scientist, teacher and leader who will build on the college's reputation for excellence and the great achievements
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Tyson must stop advertising chicken as raised without antibiotics
A U.S. district court recently ruled that Tyson Foods must cease advertising its retail fresh chicken as raised without antibiotics.
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Cattle veterinarians, students honored
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners honored 10 veterinarians and a student chapter for contributions to cattle, the association, cattle…
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Final rule adds layer of protection against BSE
the Food and Drug Administration has issued a rule amending its regulations to prohibit the use of certain cattle-origin materials
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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…