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Experts give views on antimicrobial use, resistance
Conference at Kansas State examines antimicrobial use in cattle production
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Antimicrobial use task force to be convened
The AVMA House of Delegates recommended, and the Executive Board approved, the creation of a multidisciplinary group to review
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FDA backs legislation to restrict antimicrobial use
Deputy commissioner says growth-promoting use should be phased out
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Bovine practitioners weigh role in drug residues, antimicrobial resistance
Evolving drug regulations and public health concerns mean that bovine practitioners should be even more careful to use pharmaceuticals legally and…
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Resistance changes mixed across bug and drug combos
The percentage of Salmonella isolates found in ground turkey that displayed resistance to nalidixic acid dropped from 8.1 percent in 2002 to 2.6…
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Drug disposal guidelines approved, antimicrobial use task force to be formed
In Seattle, the 2008-2009 AVMA Executive Board held its final meeting July 8, and the 2009-2010 board met for the first time July 14, the final day of…
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HOD revises antimicrobials in livestock feeds policy
Several AVMA Bylaws amendments and policy proposals were on the agenda for the second regular winter session of the House of Delegates, which convened…
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FDA adds online information to Veterinary Feed Directive guide
Federal authorities have provided additional guidance for veterinarians on how to electronically send Veterinary Feed Directive drug orders.
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Education is key to combating rise in MRSA
Veterinary clinics, pet owners can help prevent transmission among species
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Client education can prevent residue violator label
The Department of Agriculture is publishing the names of packing plants and farms responsible for repeat drug and contaminant residue violations.
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AVMA says Pew Commission report is flawed, unscientific
An AVMA report says recommendations by a prominent critic of industrial animal agriculture are unscientific and can actually threaten human health.
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AABP conference explores new ways of working
The future of bovine practice is not only in the hands of veterinary students but also in the ranks of veterinary technicians—and in the shakedown of…
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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Strategic staffing
In its pivotal role of advancing the AVMA Strategic Plan, the Office of the Executive Vice President stands to benefit from several recent staff…
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Updated backgrounder: therapy dogs can acquire MRSA
Updates to a backgrounder on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus incorporate recent research on colonization of therapy dogs that visit health…
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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Make your voice heard
The AVMA is once again inviting its members to contribute toward decisions involving a wide range of veterinary-related issues.