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Alert: Viva Duck for Cats
Viva Raw is voluntarily recalling one lot of Viva Duck for Dogs (Ground), Viva Duck for Dogs (Chunked), Viva Duck for Cats and Viva Pure Duck (for…
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Alert: Viva Pure Duck (for cats and dogs)
Viva Raw is voluntarily recalling one lot of Viva Duck for Dogs (Ground), Viva Duck for Dogs (Chunked), Viva Duck for Cats and Viva Pure Duck (for…
AVMA news
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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Vaccine hesitancy gives some US dog, cat owners cold feet
The connection between attitudes toward human and pet vaccines and how those of some people are changing is forcing veterinary professionals to more…
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Alert: Vacuette Tube 4 ml FX Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Oxalate
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Vacuette Tube 4 ml FX Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Oxalate, Item #454297, 13x75 grey…
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Delegates update AVMA policies on diets for cats and dogs, animal loss support services
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) amended several AVMA policies addressing a range of veterinary-related issues, , from raw diets for dogs and cats,…
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Alert: 3-D Pet Products premium parrot food
D&D Commodities Ltd. is voluntarily recalling one lot of 3-D® Pet Products Premium Parrot Food, 4 lb. jar, UPC 719195135045, Lot Number 102525G, due…
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USP revised compounding standards go into effect
Revised compounding standards from the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) became effective November 1 after 12 years of work. According to the USP, the…
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Alert: Expanded affected states: Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Grind, Blue Ridge Kitten Mix, and Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix
Blue Ridge Beef is expanding their recall to include additional lot numbers. This recall includes all lot numbers and used by dates between N24 1114…
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In Memory – January 4, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, January 4, 2024
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AVMA releases resources on antimicrobial resistance susceptibility testing
The AVMA’s Committee on Antimicrobials (CoA) recently created one-pagers on antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) to help veterinarians make…
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Alert: Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling all lot numbers and used by dates between N24 1124 to N24 1224 of their 2 lb log of Kitten Grind UPC 8 54298 00101 6; 2lb…
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Alert: Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Mix
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling all lot numbers and used by dates between N24 1124 to N24 1224 of their 2 lb log of Kitten Grind UPC 8 54298 00101 6; 2lb…
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Alert: Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Grind
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling all lot numbers and used by dates between N24 1124 to N24 1224 of their 2 lb log of Kitten Grind UPC 8 54298 00101 6; 2lb…
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Alert: Olympus bronchofiberscopes and bronchovideoscopes
Olympus Corporation of the Americas (Olympus) is recalling certain bronchofiberscopes and bronchovideoscopes because they may lead to burns or catch…
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FDA warns manufacturers, distributors of unapproved antimicrobials for animals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on December 14 announced it has issued nine warning letters to manufacturers and distributors of…
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NC State, Purdue professors to join National Academy of Inventors
Kenneth Adler, PhD, professor of cell biology at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Molecular Biomedical…
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Raw pet food diets, pet population management policies headed to HOD
The AVMA House of Delegates, during its regular winter session, being held January 5-6, 2024, in Chicago, will vote on six resolutions that would…
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Alert: Unapproved and misbranded antimicrobial animal drugs
The FDA issued nine warning letters to manufacturers and distributors of unapproved and misbranded antimicrobial animal drugs for violations of…
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Alert: Ondansetron Injection
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is voluntarily recalling Ondansetron Injection, USP, 4 mg/2 mL (2 mg/mL), 2 mL per vial, Rx only, due to failed pH…
AVMA news
Making sense of the mystery illness found across the US
Summary: As of early December, cases of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) have been seen by veterinarians in multiple states.…
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Alert: Injection needle, diameter 2.2 mm, REF: 60260L.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is voluntarily recalling 29 injection needles, with a diameter of 2.2 mm, REF: 60260L - for veterinary use only - because the…
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Economic headwinds could impact veterinary practices, says economic futurist
Andrew Busch, an economic futurist, consultant, and speaker, anticipates the U.S. economy bottoming out at the end of 2024 after hitting peak growth…
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New drug calms cats during transportation, veterinary visits
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this November approved Bonqat, a nerve pain medication for cats to alleviate acute anxiety and fear associated…
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Alert: Alaris infusion pumps
Becton Dickinson (BD)/Carefusion 303 recalls Alaris infusion pumps due to compatibility issues with Cardinal Health Monoject syringes. Use of…