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Federal, industry initiatives directed at violative residues in market beef, dairy cows
Although reports of violative residues in meat and poultry are uncommon, such residues are found in certain classes of animals such as
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FDA warns against aminoglycoside residue in cattle
FDA warns against aminoglycoside residue in cattle
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Review finds U.S. animal disease control system adequate, but needing improvement
A review of the nation's ability to protect livestock and poultry against foreign animal diseases describes the state of disease
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Air, water, land, light: all affect cattle - December 15, 2002
Environment was a prominent program theme at the 2002 AABP conference in September in Madison, Wis.
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Doramectin not permitted for use in dairy cattle
The Food and Drug Administration has become aware of recent incidents involving the misuse of doramectin to treat dairy cattle.
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Slaughter guidelines enforcement called into question
The USDA and industry experts maintain that most of the 150 million head of livestock that are processed each year in inspected facilities are…
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Supreme Court strikes down Calif. slaughter rules
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in January that the state of California cannot prohibit the slaughter of pigs that become
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Livestock identification and animal traceability
Permanent, unique identification of animals and premises is essential for tracing origin and destination of livestock to protect the nation’s…
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Tuberculosis Eradication in Bovidae and Cervidae in the United States
The AVMA urges the USDA to continue partnering with public and private agencies and stakeholders to respond to, control, and eliminate tuberculosis in…
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Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies
TSEs are important diseases worldwide. The AVMA encourages research and dissemination of scientific knowledge about them; and supports surveillance,…
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LEGENDS: A pioneer in research
The discovery that insects can transmit disease was among the many accomplishments of a man who contributed much to veterinary medicine
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Stakeholders respond to AVMA workforce study
American Animal Hospital Association Executive Director Michael Cavanaugh says the U.S. Veterinary Workforce Study confirms what many in the…
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Vital funding for lab network added to Farm Bill
Legislation authorizing what the AVMA believes to be much-needed funding for a national laboratory network safeguarding animal and
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Notification to the veterinarian of violative residues in foods of animal origin
Veterinarians have an essential role in preventing such violations and ensuring the appropriate and judicious use of pharmaceuticals on food animal…
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Leading AABP during change
Dr. Daniel L. Grooms said the American Association of Bovine Practitioners is working to help veterinarians and veterinary students through a period…
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Adapting services for bigger clients
As larger farms hire or train nonveterinarians to take more important roles in cattle care, bovine veterinarians are identifying new
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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…
Transporting Livestock
Thousands of livestock animals are transported every day across the U.S. When considering interstate or international travel for your livestock, plan…
Animal Disease Traceability
The Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) Rule, which took effect in March 2013, establishes minimum national official identification and documentation…
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Foundation to fund agriculture research
A nonprofit organization created by the federal government is expected to fund agriculture research through private donations.
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Training in foreign diseases opens students’ eyes
Veterinary student Ashley Hagauer went into veterinary college knowing she wanted to explore career options in public health and regulatory veterinary…
Antibiotic use is changing. Talk to your veterinarian.
Talk to a veterinarian about responsible use of antibiotics in animals. Veterinary oversight helps preserve antimicrobial effectiveness in fighting…
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1925 - 1935
With Dr. Horace Preston Hoskins as editor from 1923-1939, “The JAVMA then entered a lengthy period of growth and renovation” according to the book…
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1945 - 1955
With the end of World War II, “Thousands of people, particularly those in the medical profession, are returning to civil life aware for the first time…