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Busy times, stress for veterinarians during pandemic
The AVMA House of Delegates discussed how busy their practices are now, concerns they have for keeping themselves and their staff healthy, how to…
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Q&A: Taxes, debt, CWD on Abraham's agenda
Rep. Ralph Abraham has been a veterinarian, physician, and lieutenant in a National Guard airborne division.
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FTC scrutinizing homeopathy claims
Federal Trade Commission officials are considering whether homeopathy product advertisements have sufficient evidence to back their claims.
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Congressmen call for public health coordination amid coronavirus outbreak
As coronavirus infections spread, veterinarians in Congress stress that the outbreak shows the need for coordinated health planning among federal…
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National Academies of Practice advances interprofessional health care
The mission of the NAP calls for distinguished professionals to advance interprofessional health care
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Public health careers on display for veterinary students at CDC event
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted the 2019 Veterinary Student Day seminar Jan. 13-14 at its headquarters in Atlanta.
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AVMA voices veterinary needs to FDA about cannabis products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should provide regulatory clarity about expectations for the labeling, safety, and use of cannabis-derived…
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Gains for animal health in farm bill
Recently passed federal legislation will improve national animal disease detection and response capabilities.
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AAVMC recognizes excellence in academic veterinary medicine
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2016 recipients of five awards during its Annual Conference March 4-6 in…
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Association advocates ‘one health’ to White House
The AVMA sent a letter to the White House in March advocating a one-health approach in addressing zoonotic diseases.
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In Short
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comment on proposed updates to Animal Welfare Act…
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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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House to discuss marijuana, VCPR, opioids, service animals
The AVMA House of Delegates plans to discuss the diverse topics of marijuana for treatment of animals, application and definition of the…
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FDA announces actions to combat drug shortages
The Food and Drug Administration is taking two actions to enhance its efforts to prevent and resolve shortages of human drugs, including drugs in use…
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Conservation of wildlife
The AVMA recognizes the vital role of wildlife in the human-animal-environment complex and that wildlife conservation is most effectively addressed…
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John Melcher, first veterinarian elected to Senate, dies at 93
Dr. John Melcher, a Montana Democrat and the first veterinarian elected to the Senate who advocated for agriculture and veterinary interests
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USDA reducing offices, employees
About 270 Department of Agriculture offices are closing, and the department is cutting jobs and operational costs.
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Thomson selected for AVMA fellowship
The AVMA in May selected Dr. Deborah Thomson for the 2019-20 AVMA Fellowship Program.
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China adds tariffs to U.S. pork
The Chinese government is adding tariffs on U.S. pork and other products in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.
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Agriculture agencies reorganize, plan moves
Agencies in the Department of Agriculture are consolidating and moving offices in reorganizations.
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AVMA fellows get down to work in 115th Congress
With the start of the 115th Congress, the AVMA announced the placements of the Association’s 2016-2017 fellows, who will spend a year serving as…
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FDA adds oversight to over-the-counter antimicrobials
Food and Drug Administration regulators want veterinarian oversight for all antimicrobials shared between animal and human medicine.
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Veterinarian confirmed as undersecretary for food safety
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Jose Emilio Esteban, a veterinarian, as undersecretary for food safety with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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The veterinary profession's role in addressing the opioid epidemic
AVMA strongly recommends that veterinarians, legislators, state veterinary medical boards, and state pharmacy boards work together to create practical…