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Veterinarians warn Congress about dangers of veterinary shortage
Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA executive vice president, was one of four veterinarians to appear before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee
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FDA extends comment period on cephalosporin restrictions
The Food and Drug Administration has extended the comment period on a final rule to prohibit extralabel uses of cephalosporins in food animals.
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Web site promotes food safety advocacy
News, action alerts, and briefs on critical issues affecting food safety are available through the new AVMA microsite
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Beef recall sparks hearings, tightened inspections
Video of cows too sick or injured to stand being dragged by chains, rolled with forklifts, and shot with high-intensity water hoses by employees of
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FDA reaches final conclusion that food from animal clones is safe
The Food and Drug Administration has issued final documents concluding that meat and milk from clones of cattle, swine, and goats—and from the…
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FARAD funding: the long and the short of it
On the heels of a year without funding, the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank began 2008 with funding for the short term and prospects for the…
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Final rule adds layer of protection against BSE
the Food and Drug Administration has issued a rule amending its regulations to prohibit the use of certain cattle-origin materials