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AVMA updates include new technology entity, PVME open for comment
The AVMA rang in the new year with a record high 105,000 members, strong financials, and a slate of initiatives for the year ahead that address…
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1955 - 1965
The late 1950s and early 1960s saw a flurry of technological and sociological changes in the United States.
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Finding alternatives in the face of resistance
Dr. Cyril G. Gay has seen substantial money and labor invested in researching antimicrobial resistance but far less in finding new tools to treat and…
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Scientists find a dog aggression–gut microbe link, Airvet and VSG partner together on telemedicine, and more
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Searching for self-replicating antimicrobials
Viruses could supplement antimicrobials, if usefulness proved
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Report says animal management research needed
A report from a science source for food, agricultural, and environmental issues calls for research on connections among animal
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Study examines fate of antimicrobials used in dairies
A recent study found that antimicrobials used on two California dairies can be recovered from surface soil and manure lagoons,
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$21M research grant to help improve swine’s immune defenses
In a $21.2 million collaboration, scientists from five institutions will try to find ways to reduce antimicrobial administration by aiding pigs’…
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AVMA, pediatrics academy collaborate toward one health
The AVMA and American Academy of Pediatrics adopted a joint statement, “The Value of Professional Collaboration in Protecting the Health of People and…
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FDA issues oversight rules for medicated feed
The Food and Drug Administration issued the rules on veterinary feed directives, which are similar to prescriptions
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Administration wants more restraint over antimicrobial use
Federal agriculture authorities will reduce certain uses of antimicrobials in agriculture
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Approval and availability of antimicrobials for use in food-producing animals
The availability and effectiveness of antimicrobials, including medically important antimicrobials, are important to support the health and welfare of…
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FDA releases updated plan for antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine on October 1 launched the latest phases of its ongoing plan to promote…
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Speaker: Animal hospitals must practice infection control
Dr. Pantaleon presented three sessions on biosecurity—and infection control—during a daylong track at the annual meeting of the
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1965 - 1975
The period of 1965-1975 could be characterized as a time when part of the foundation for the present-day one-health initiative was laid, as new…
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Academics lead group to advise government on antimicrobial resistance
A group led by representatives from veterinary colleges and education associations hopes to influence federal research on antimicrobial use and…
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Veterinarians continue discussing swine welfare
AASV annual meeting also addressesissue of antimicrobial usage
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Drug changes not affecting pig health, so far
Federal controls over antimicrobial access and use increased at the end of 2016, requiring veterinarian oversight of hundreds of drug applications.
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In Short
Aquarium cleaner death, anxiety in dogs, and more in the May 1 “In Short” section
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Generic drugs for treating inflammation, vomiting, parasites receive FDA approval
The Food and Drug Administration announced in March and April that it had approved six generic animal drugs.
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WHO publishes updated list of medically important antimicrobials
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its updated list of medically important antimicrobials. Published February 8, the WHO List of…