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Meat irradiation gets green light, approval process streamlined
Meat irradiation gets green light, approval process streamlined Late last year, the USDA-FSIS announced it was…
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Brucella melitensis infection discovered in cattle for first time, goats also infected
Brucella melitensis infection discovered in cattle for first time, goats also infected
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The future's bright for 2000 and beyond: Swine veterinarians, industry making strong comeback
The future's bright for 2000 and beyond: Swine veterinarians, industry making strong comeback After overcoming what's
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Veterinarians: quiet contributors to nation's policy
Food safety, small-business tax relief, and animal well-being during air travel. The AVMA has had something to say to Congress on all these issues.
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AVMA to partner in food safety alliance
AVMA to partner in food safety alliance The Executive Board approved AVMA participation in the new Alliance for Food
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Meat Industry Petitions HACCP Regulations
Petition requests that the FSIS amend sections of the HACCP regulations to increase the effectiveness of the HACCP system
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Signs of progress
There are signs that debate surrounding some of the conclusions of the KPMG LLP Megastudy is beginning to subside after three
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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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Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams rise and shine
The Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams sprang into action at the National Fire Academy's National Emergency Training Center
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Veterinary feed directive now in effect
Veterinary feed directive now in effect The final regulation implementing the veterinary feed directive went into effect
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USDA releases organic food guidelines
USDA releases organic food guidelines After 10 years and more than 300,000 public comments, the USDA in December 2000
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BSE: Could it happen here? Experts say probably not
As BSE continues its spread in Europe, US authorities are fine-tuning defensive actions to prevent the arrival and spread of the disease
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AASV guiding members around black holes, in new directions - April 15, 2001
AASV guiding members around black holes, in new directions The American Association of Swine Veterinarians imparted
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Humans test negative for FMD in Britain, animal cases continue to decline
Humans test negative for FMD in Britain, animal cases continue to decline
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FDA warns against aminoglycoside residue in cattle
FDA warns against aminoglycoside residue in cattle
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Welfare on the farm: Treating pain and distress in food animals
Public concern over the use and treatment of food animals in the United States has been building for years
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Import ban urged by AVMA
The AVMA is urging the Food and Drug Administration to implement import regulations consistent with domestic bans on the use of chloramphenicol
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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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Topical use of nitrofurans banned by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration will soon prohibit all uses of nitrofuran drugs in food-producing animals
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Speakers at NMC meeting emphasize technology, research
The 41st annual meeting of the National Mastitis Council provided information on new and exciting opportunities on mastitis control
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Crawford takes reins at FDA
Dr. Lester M. Crawford Jr. is the deputy commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration
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Food Industry Animal Welfare Program assembled
Posted on April 15, 2002 The Food Marketing Institute and the National Council of Chain Restaurants have joined forces for the purpose of…
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Prevent - prepare - respond - recover
Posted on May 1, 2002 Some in the general public may wonder how an animal health emergency would be of concern to them. It is our job as members…
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AVMA advocates limited prohibition on phenylbutazone use
VMA advocates limited prohibition on phenylbutazone use
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Facing crackdown, dietary supplement companies promise changes
The Association of American Feed Control Officials unveiled a plan to help states remove unapproved dietary supplements for animals