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Minnesota VMA – Feb. 2-4, 2023
The Minnesota VMA held its annual meeting from Feb. 2-4 in Minneapolis. The MVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
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Association of Avian Veterinarians - Jan. 15, 2022
ExoticsCon 2021, held Aug. 28-Sept. 2, 2021
JAVMA news
Antimicrobial oversight could increase through VFDs
Veterinary oversight could become required for some antimicrobials currently available over the counter to livestock owners.
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AABP gives guidance on drug stewardship
American Association of Bovine Practitioners' guidance on drug stewardship recommends that veterinarians be knowledgeable leaders in antimicrobial use…
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Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases – January 20-24, 2023
The Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD) held its annual conference from January 20-24 in Chicago. The CRWAD presented awards,…
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In Short
The ASF virus is hardy and deadly. Outbreaks can kill entire herds of domestic swine.
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K-State funded for new African swine fever studies
Kansas State University researchers will conduct a $500,000-plus research project to examine how African swine fever virus survives and spreads on…
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Pain control approved in a food animal
A topical NSAID is the first drug approved for use in cattle to control pain associated with foot rot and fever associated with bovine respiratory…
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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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AABP calls for pain control during horn removal
Cattle should receive pain control drugs during and after horn or horn bud removal, according to the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.
policy
Approval and availability of antimicrobials for use in food-producing animals
The availability and effectiveness of antimicrobials, including medically important antimicrobials, are important to support the health and welfare of…
International VMAs
Almost every country has a veterinary medical association working to advance the veterinary profession and protect animal, human, and environmental…
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USDA awards $3M in 2020 to support rural veterinary services
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture within the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in September that it had awarded nearly $3 million…
blog
AVMA membership hits record 96,500
Read highlights from the AVMA Board’s recent November meeting.
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Oklahoma State adds training on expanding beef cattle veterinary services
Oklahoma State University faculty members plan to host a series of two-day courses for veterinarians and veterinary students on the services they can…
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AAHA leader leaving in June
The American Animal Hospital Association’s CEO of 10 years, Dr. Michael T. Cavanaugh, leaves the organization June 30.
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Groups provide new guidance on antimicrobials
The AVMA, Canadian VMA, and Federation of Veterinarians of Europe are calling for continuous monitoring of antimicrobial use and resistance at a…
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Restrictions on medicated feeds coming to farms
By the end of this year, hundreds of antimicrobial applications for livestock will change to add veterinarian oversight and remove approval for growth…
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New Arkansas vet tech legislation poses risks to veterinary patients, clients, and practices
The Arkansas state legislature recently adopted a law that will expand veterinary technician specialists’ (VTS) scope of practice. Another bill still…
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AVMA testifies in support of improving new animal drug review efficiency
AVMA President Lori Teller appeared before a House subcommittee to urge reauthorization of legislation supporting approval of new and generic animal…
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FDA hosting meetings on antimicrobial use
The Food and Drug Administration, with co-sponsorship from the Department of Agriculture, is hosting meetings through June to give
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Volume of AABP voice amplified
After the KPMG LLP economic study was released in 1999, the AABP and AASP sent a letter to
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Partial debut of antimicrobial decision system planned for spring
An AABP general session audience listened intently as Dr. Mike Apley previewed and traced the progress of the Veterinary
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Project supports food animal veterinarians in Texas, New Mexico
Texas A&M University AgriLife faculty members are laying the groundwork for a network of rural veterinarians to provide education and assistance to…