Compounding guidance for veterinarians
Learn about the regulatory parameters, quality control assurance, and practice considerations when using compounded products in veterinary medicine.
JAVMA news
Old, new deputy CEO see AVMA moving profession forward
What kept Dr. Elizabeth A. Curry-Galvin on the staff of the AVMA for two decades?
JAVMA news
New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Below are some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
JAVMA news
Canine vaccination guidelines intended for individualized treatment
The AAHA has developed guidelines to aid practitioners making decisions about appropriate vaccination recommendations
JAVMA news
FDA issues safety warning on Comfortis-ivermectin interaction
The clinical signs of these adverse reactions are consistent with ivermectin toxicosis.
JAVMA news
Drugs, biologics, procedures topics of new or adjusted policies
The AVMA changed policies related to prescriptions, biologics, reproductive technologies, aquaculture beyond state waters, and surgical procedures…
AVMA news
Horse racing authority continues implementation of racetrack safety standards, anti-doping measures
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has reached voluntary agreements to implement its rules with 17 state horse racing commissions out of a…
JAVMA news
Uniform horse-racing rules gaining momentum
Proposed uniform national horse-racing reforms by the RMTC involve medication regulation and enforcement, including laboratory testing.
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Year in review: 2023’s most-read blog posts
The blog topics that most drew interest from veterinary professionals this year included canine respiratory disease, mentorship, xylazine, and much…
JAVMA news
Q&A with Dr. Elizabeth A. Curry-Galvin
Dr. Elizabeth A. Curry-Galvin, outgoing deputy chief executive officer of the AVMA, answers questions from JAVMA News.
JAVMA news
Board acts on research, grievance resolution, residues
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting Nov. 20-22, 2014, approved a few new policies, rescinded some that were no longer, and reaffirmed or…
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Initiative focuses on racing integrity
The American Association of Equine Practitioners has created an initiative called Prescription for Racing Reform
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Use of prescription drugs in veterinary medicine
Veterinary prescription drugs are those drugs restricted by federal law to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
JAVMA news
No evidence pets can become ill with COVID-19 virus as it surges in US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials see no evidence that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in people sickens pets or can spread to…
JAVMA news
Once more around the track
Racetrack-led coalition created to address horse racing deaths, safety concerns