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The corporatization of veterinary medicine
Corporate-owned veterinary practices have been around for roughly 30 years, starting in 1987 when VCA bought its first independently owned companion…
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FDA cautions consumers about chicken jerky products for dogs
The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers about a potential association between the development of illness in
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FDA, feed control officials sign agreement on ingredient list
The Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine has signed a memorandum of understanding with the
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Recall shines spotlight on pet foods
A massive recall of pet food broadened to certain treats and a dry diet, along with more wet products.
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PennVet plays host to SAVMA Symposium
Student AVMA members and leaders gathered March 15-17 in Philadelphia to attend the 49th annual SAVMA Symposium, held at the University of…
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Researchers examine contaminants in food, deaths of pets
The evidence is building that a combination of two adulterants in pet foods, melamine and cyanuric acid, contributed to the deaths of hundreds of cats…
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AVMA presents Excellence Awards
During AVMA Convention 2018 this July in Denver, a number of individuals received AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions in areas such as the…
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Jerky treats from China could be causing illness in pets
The AVMA staff has been in communication with veterinarians who believe certain brands of jerky treats from China could be
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Two new, one updated backgrounder released by AVMA
Backgrounders on African swine fever and classical swine fever are now available by visiting the AVMA Web site,
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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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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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Senate hearing examines safety, recall of pet food
The recent recall of cat and dog food has raised broad concerns about food safety, oversight of pet food, and manufacturing practices.
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Drug reduces ammonia in cattle waste
A drug added to cattle feed lessens ammonia gas from the animals and their waste.
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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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Congress strengthens pet food safety regulations
Legislation passed by Congress in September contains food safety provisions requiring the Food and Drug Administration to set ingredient and…
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FDA finds food from animal clones to be safe, invites comments
The Food and Drug Administration has found that meat or milk from clones of adult cattle, swine, and goats is as safe to eat
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Texas veterinary education expanding, one way or another
Dueling initiatives on how to address veterinary needs in Texas continue to develop.
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New scholarships handed out by Merck, AVMF
Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, announced June 22 the winners of the inaugural
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How to submit samples, report cases related to adulterated pet food
One of the most common questions being directed to the Food and Drug Administration during the pet food recall
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Veterinary curricula framework unveiled at educators meeting
Veterinary educators talked innovation at this year's Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges annual conference.
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Veterinary push for Farm Bill, Higher Education Act
Attendees of the AVMA's annual legislative fly-in learned about the policymaking process
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Specialists in short supply
The veterinary profession has a shortage of specialists across most or all disciplines,
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Clinic devises a novel approach to employees' child care conundrum
An all-female staff at a mixed animal practice in rural Texas had a problem.
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Association of federal veterinarians marks centennial
A century after a handful of veterinarians with the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Animal Industry, wanting to support their “poorly paid”…