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AVMA speaks to Congress about livestock health issues
The AVMA testified before a House subcommittee Sept. 25 on advancements in animal health in the livestock industry, describing for lawmakers progress…
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AVMA cautions against indiscriminate broad bans on livestock antimicrobials
The increase in antimicrobial-resistant pathogens—especially methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus—has Congress searching for a remedy to a…
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Board approves policy changes on pet food, dog shows
The Executive Board has approved policy changes relevant to companion animals in the areas of pet food and dog shows.
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Drug-related policies adopted, liaisons ended
The AVMA has adopted policies concerning new animal drugs and the sharing of isolates of emerging disease agents.
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Councils, committees evaluated
The AVMA Governance Performance Review Committee was created in 2003 to review and monitor the performance of AVMA
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Food safety policies revised
Revisions to certain AVMA food safety policies were approved by the Executive Board, as recommended by the Food Safety
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FDA revokes planned extralabel cephalosporin use ban
The Food and Drug Administration decided in late November against implementing a ban on extralabel cephalosporin antimicrobial use in food animals.
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House of Delegates acts on resolutions
The House of Delegates took action July 19 in New Orleans on 11 other resolutions.
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One-health concept central at conference on infectious disease
Antimicrobial resistance, avian influenza, and climate change are among the topics that illustrate interconnections among human,
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AABP president promotes responsiveness, collaboration, online CE
Dr. Richard L. Wallace wants the American Association of Bovine Practitioners to be faster, stronger, smarter—faster at addressing the issues of the…