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Food animal veterinarian shortage causing growing concern
The profession is facing a shortage of food animal veterinarians and the problem is on the rise
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Accreditation-related actions approved
The Executive Board approved funds for the production of an educational presentation on veterinary school/college accreditation.
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FDA seeking comments for industry guidance on raw meat animal food
The draft guidance is a response to increased use of raw meat food by owners of companion and noncompanion animals
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NAS reports on potential risks of animal biotechnology
Posted on January 15, 2003 Potential environmental impact and threats to human health top list of concerns A report from the National Academy…
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Reporting veterinary drug shortages to the FDA
The FDA defines a medically necessary veterinary product as a product that is used to treat or prevent a serious disease
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Is AMDUCA enough?
The Texas state board implemented a rule requiring veterinarians to inform clients of extralabel drug uses
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Bioengineered pigs go to market
Bioengineered pigs go to market Sale of pigs involved in genetic experiments sparksFDA investigation The…
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Intended use of therapeutic diets as drugs dictates VCPR requirement
Therapeutic or "prescription" diets must be dispensed within a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
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Goodbye, Dolly; first cloned sheep dies at six years old
Dolly was euthanatized after veterinarians confirmed she had a progressive lung disease.
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Sibbel guides AASV
Dr. Sibbel says demographic changes account for the dwindling numbers of veterinarians who go on to serve as food animal practitioners.
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Letting the future catch you
Dr. King believes the very fundamentals of swine medicine are changing.
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Swine veterinarians shine
At the American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting, Dr. Rick Sibbel, Ankeny, Iowa, took the reigns as president
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Task force to study needs of food animal veterinarians
Posted on April 15, 2003 There is a general view in the veterinary community that the number of veterinary students interested in food animal…
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MUMS introduced; AVMA asks members to support bills promoting animal health
The AVMA is urging support for federal legislation that promotes animal welfare. The Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act
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AVMA sets its legislative agenda for 108th Congress
Bills address animal drugs, economics of the profession, and health insurance
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Canine vaccination guidelines intended for individualized treatment
The AAHA has developed guidelines to aid practitioners making decisions about appropriate vaccination recommendations
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AAHA members gather in Phoenix
It was a chance for these veterinary care providers to learn the latest developments in veterinary medicine,
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AVMA board opposes five of six resolutions delegates will vote on in July
board members recommended that the House of Delegates disapprove all but one of six resolutions at its July session
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Officers on the road
Officers on the road Executive Vice President Little on setting priorities
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Veterinary history and law enthusiasts to assemble
Veterinary organizations to celebrate anniversaries at AVMA Annual Convention
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The compliance cops
FDA cracks down on illegal drug use Early this past April, the Food and Drug Administration cracked the whip at a New York-based
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AgScholars program to begin
Posted on June 30, 2003 University establishes program to nurture interest in food animal medicine For some time now, many veterinarians…
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McDonald's takes antimicrobial stance
McDonald's Corporation announced plans that call for their suppliers worldwide to phase out animal growth-promoting antimicrobials