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The dangers of improper drug disposal
Drug pollution is altering and hurting marine life in the U.S. and increasing the risk of antimicrobial resistance, which could harm animals and…
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Progress, promise mark leadership conference
AVMA President Tom Meyer welcomed over 500 attendees to the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference Jan. 13 in Chicago during the plenary session and…
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USDA requires HPAI testing for lactating dairy cattle before movement, reporting for all livestock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is starting to require negative tests for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian…
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Forfa named new director of FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
Tracey Forfa, a 30-year veteran of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, succeeds Dr. Steven Solomon, who retired as…
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COVID relief and spending bill addresses veterinary priorities
Congress has passed a COVID-19 relief stimulus bill and a comprehensive spending package to fund the government for the remainder of fiscal year 2021.…
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AVMA selects 2018-19 congressional fellows
The AVMA announced in July the selection of Drs. Meera Chandra and Fred Lehman for the 2018-19 AVMA Fellowship Program.
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1985 - 1995
This era saw female veterinarians become AVMA editor-in-chief and AVMA president-elect—and a veterinary student become Miss America.
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FDA denies petitions to restrict livestock drug use
Federal drug authorities denied in November 2011 two petitions to rescind approvals for many antimicrobial uses in livestock.
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FDA cancels 1977 drug withdrawal bids
This past December, federal drug authorities canceled a 34-year-old proposal to withdraw approvals for some antimicrobial uses in feed.
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House Committee advances AVMA-backed xylazine language
The Administration announced its national coordinated response on July 11 to fight the deadly combination of illicit xylazine mixed with fentanyl.
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Important animal welfare bill approved by Congress
Following years of advocacy by the AVMA, lawmakers and animal welfare advocates, the U.S. House and Senate have unanimously approved landmark animal…
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A new perspective from APHIS’ Clifford
JAVMA News talked with Dr. John R. Clifford, the deputy administrator of Veterinary Services
Frequently asked questions about the overpopulation of wild horses and burros on federal lands
Frequently asked questions about the overpopulation of wild horses and burros on federal lands
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Veterinary mobility bill clears Senate
The AVMA praised the Senate for passing “commonsense legislation” that would allow veterinarians to legally transport controlled substances
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USDA to require reports of PED
Pig owners, veterinarians, and laboratory diagnosticians will need to tell the Department of Agriculture if they discover pigs infected with porcine…
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Congress considers COVID-19 stimulus package
Congress and the White House are considering legislative measures to address the economic impacts of COVID-19 on families, individuals, and small…
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Human-to-animal COVID-19 spread not common
Positive test results for the COVID-19 virus in a small number of animals have drawn a large amount of attention. Still, current evidence indicates…
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The case of the wildly varying degrees of toxicity in wildlife
A real doctor treats more than one species. At least that's how one of veterinary medicine's favorite sayings goes—and there's a lot of truth to it,
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From Congress to the courtroom, AVMA advocates for veterinarians
The AVMA’s advocacy on behalf of its members covers practically every aspect of veterinary medicine and takes place in the federal government,…
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Veterinarians and beekeepers: An arranged marriage
Veterinarians are still working to gain the trust of beekeepers in the wake of a federal rule that went into effect in 2017 bringing veterinarians and…
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FDA CVM lays out innovation plan for new animal, veterinary products
Leaders with the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine recently outlined the agency’s plan to support the development of safe…
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USDA awards $4.4M for food animal, public practice
The Department of Agriculture has offered awards totaling nearly $4.4 million to 48 veterinarians toward repayment of veterinary student loans in…
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150 groups pledge action on antimicrobials
Leaders of 150 organizations have committed to changes or actions to prevent harm from antimicrobial-resistant pathogens.
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FDA proposes more oversight of food importers
The Food and Drug Administration is accepting comments on a plan to increase oversight of food importers.
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AVMAPAC hosts fundraiser for Senate candidate
The AVMA Political Action Committee hosted a fundraiser Nov. 30, 2005, for AVMA member Dr. Ford Bell, a candidate for the open U.S. Senate seat in…