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Judge sides with FDA on withdrawal of poultry antimicrobial
An administrative law judge ordered the withdrawal of FDA'S approval for the use of enrofloxacin (Baytril) in poultry
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USDA ends BSE investigation; experts call for more safeguards
The Department of Agriculture ended its investigation of the first U.S. case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy
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Salmonella in meat and poultry products declines
Salmonella in meat and poultry products declines drastically
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USDA announces unified food safety research agenda
USDA announces unified food safety research agendaAgriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman has announced a unified food safety research agenda to improve…
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AVMA joins lobbying efforts to recoup earmarked funding
In November, the Executive Board approved the AVMA joining lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C., to recoup the $80 million Initiative for Future…
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AVMA joins lobbying efforts to recoup earmarked funding
The Executive Board approved the AVMA joining lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C., to recoup the $80 million Initiative
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FDA guidance on antimicrobials aims to prevent resistance
Agency outlines detailed approach to evaluating animal drugs' microbiologic effects on bacteria and human health
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A practitioner's academician
Posted on November 15, 2003 Spire leads AABP Beef cattle practice was a natural choice for Dr. Mark Spire, president of the American Association…
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WHO weighs in on antimicrobial debate again
A review panel has concluded that the use of antimicrobials for the sole purpose of growth promotion in livestock can be discontinued
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More research, tougher regulations needed to beat future SARS outbreaks, say researchers
An international team of experts has recommended that China strengthen regulations on farming, trade, and the consumption of
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Canada wraps up BSE investigation
Posted on September 15, 2003 Canada wraps up investigationGovernment officials implement new cattle processing restrictions, examine other policy…
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NAS reports on potential risks of animal biotechnology
Posted on January 15, 2003 Potential environmental impact and threats to human health top list of concerns A report from the National Academy…
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Federal funding intensifies prion disease research
A team of researchers at Colorado State University has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health
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Officials identify suspect in theft of infectious agent from MSU laboratory
Veterinarians and pork producers TO REMAIN ALERT for suspicious illnesses
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Some costs of animal disease outbreaks cannot be counted
U.S. veterinarian recalls the horror of Britain's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and the farmers' efforts
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Satellite teleconference will offer practical tools to promote food safety
Viewers will learn about practical, innovative educational tools to promote and enhance safe food practices.
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Natural antimicrobials look promising
Natural antimicrobials may prove effective in increasing growth and combating disease
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Food industry groups release animal welfare program report
The Food Marketing Institute released a progress report that outlines the organizations' ongoing food animal welfare initiative
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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
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USDA funds security protections, laboratory network
More than $43 million in state grants and cooperative agreements has been made available by the Department of Agriculture
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Officials fine-tune salmon virus response
some salmon farmers in Maine began restocking their pens May 1 in an effort to recover from an outbreak of infectious salmon anemia
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Microbial models available over Internet
A new Web site established by the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service will help facilitate research cooperation
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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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Agriculture officials discuss efforts to protect food supply from disease, attack
Posted on May 1, 2002 During a recent meeting of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture in Chicago, the Department of Agriculture…