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Cannabis research for veterinary patients advancing, cautiously
More than half the country has legalized marijuana use in one form or another.
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FDA open to possibility of legalizing some cannabis products
The FDA plan features a public hearing set for May 31 to gather stakeholder input.
Cannabis: FAQs for veterinarians
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the regulatory status of cannabis, cannabis-derived, and cannabis-related products in veterinary…
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AVMA weighs in at cannabis hearing
The hearing is part of an FDA plan resulting from growing interest in FDA-regulated products derived from Cannabis sativa L and its components.
Cannabis use and pets
Resources to help veterinarians advise clients and treat patients who may have been exposed to marijuana, the most commonly used illicit drug in the…
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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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The hype and hope of veterinary cannabis
A range of issues were covered at the first AVMA Cannabis Symposium, from regulatory and toxicological concerns to the drug’s potential as a…
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Nevada veterinarians can treat patients with certain cannabis products
In October, licensed veterinarians in the Silver State can recommend and administer hemp and CBD products, yet many questions remain about the drug’s…
Government
Read recent news articles about governmental actions and developments affecting the veterinary profession, written by the AVMA News team.
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Organizations warn against hemp in pet food, livestock feed
Seventeen organizations sent a joint letter that encourages agriculture and state government leaders to wait for results of safety studies before…
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Government prepares to ease federal restrictions on marijuana
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to reclassify marijuana from a highly restricted Schedule I drug to a less tightly regulated Schedule III…
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Expand your view of ophthalmology
Veterinary ophthalmology is experiencing a revolution in diagnostic tools. The latest JAVMA supplemental issue will open your eyes to the latest…