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Medicated feed against swine parasites, dysentery withdrawn
The combination medicated feed containing Safe-Guard (fenbendazole) and Lincomix (lincomycin) for use in pigs has been voluntary withdrawn by its…
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Georgia court rejects pet’s intrinsic value appeal
Georgia court rejects pet’s intrinsic value appeal
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USDA releases organic food guidelines
USDA releases organic food guidelines After 10 years and more than 300,000 public comments, the USDA in December 2000
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HealthPlan Services to serve AVMA GHLIT policyholders
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust is pleased to announce that it has finalized a partnership agreement with HealthPlan
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The EU bans cosmetics testing on animals
After more than a decade of debate, European leaders reached an agreement that will ban cosmetics testing on animals
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AAFCO calls for more research on hemp products in animal food
The Association of American Feed Control Officials has issued a position paper and call to action on hemp and its byproducts in livestock feed and pet…
Veterinary economics
The AVMA has for years been a trusted source of comprehensive economic data and analysis for the veterinary marketplace. Our economic research informs…
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USDA assists struggling dairy farmers
TAKE NOTICE USDA assists struggling dairy farmers In January, the USDA announced that it would provide $125…
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AABP embraces disabled livestock, dairy cattle welfare guidelines -
The AABP board of directors endorsed the position on disabled livestock
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Dental campaign wins PR award
The quality of the "Pets Need Dental Care, Too" public relations campaign has been recognized in an international
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USDA wants better tags for cattle
The visible tags used to mark cattle in commerce are inadequate to track animal movements and respond to disease outbreaks, according to Department of…
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Foie gras, microchip database resolutions to be put before AVMA delegates
Foie gras and microchip databases are the subjects of two resolutions AVMA delegates are being asked to vote on when they gather
Pet dental health toolkit
Do your clients know how important dental care is to their pet's health? Use these tools to educate and encourage them to schedule the exams,…
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AAHA Connexity takes on topics that keep veterinarians up at night
The American Animal Hospital Association took a radically new approach to its annual conference this year,
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USDA initiates cost-benefit analysis of animal identification system
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has selected Kansas State University to lead a
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Plant-based burgers see big year, but meat sales also rise
Expert says demand for veterinarians’ services unlikely to decline
Partners for Healthy Pets
As part of our effort to advocate for both our member veterinarians and the welfare of animals, the AVMA is an active partner in the non-profit…
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Maximizing the value of AVMA logo use, sponsorships
Given the increasing competition for sponsorship dollars in the marketplace, the Executive Board concurred with a recommendation
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AVMA offers resources for Pet Dental Health Month 2023
The AVMA has developed a variety of resources for National Pet Dental Health Month in February that also are available year-round to promote dental…
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Swine castration
The AVMA recommends using swine castration procedures and practices that reduce or eliminate pain, including the use of approved or AMDUCA-permissible…
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Companies' cultivated chicken cells obtain regulatory approval
Two companies have received final approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to begin commercial production and sales of human food from…
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Pseudorabies rules made final
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has adopted two interim rules pertaining to the
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Elanco to expand with addition of Ivy Animal Health
Eli Lilly and Company has signed an agreement to acquire Ivy Animal Health, which offers products primarily for promoting growth
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FDA-CVM works to address concerns about pergolide supplies
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine announced May 11 that it recognizes veterinarians and horse