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FDA CVM lays out innovation plan for new animal, veterinary products
Leaders with the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine recently outlined the agency’s plan to support the development of safe…
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The experience of rural medicine
Attacks by feral dogs on sheep posed a problem last fall for a student extern and the veterinary staff with the Navajo
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Improving the field of swine medicine
Members of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians met in balmy Orlando, Fla., from March 3-6 to learn how to make the leap from good to…
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FDA cautions consumers about chicken jerky products for dogs
The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers about a potential association between the development of illness in
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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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Out of Rockville and Laurel
Certain Collies and other breeds of herding dogs as well as hounds are sensitive to the avermectin class of drugs. In fact, ivermectin-sensitive…
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Alert: FDA provides update on plastic syringes made in China, issues warning letters related to violative products
The FDA is providing an update on their ongoing evaluation of quality and performance issues related to plastic syringes made in China, and announcing…
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FDA, feed control officials sign agreement on ingredient list
The Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine has signed a memorandum of understanding with the
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Alert: FDA warns veterinarians, pet owners about recalled eye drops for humans
The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is warning veterinarians and pet owners about recalls of eye drops marketed under several brands, due 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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Assemblies
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Event: 25th annual ACVIM Forum, June 6–9, Seattle Program
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FDA announces voluntary withdrawal of pergolide
The Food and Drug Administration announced March 29 that pergolide drug products, which are used to treat humans with
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DEA toughens iodine regulations
The Drug Enforcement Administration has increased controls on iodine, effective Aug. 1, in an effort to prevent drug traffickers from diverting the…
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AVMA to recognize veterinary achievements
Members of the AVMA are invited to nominate qualified recipients for the 2008 AVMA awards, which will be presented at the 145th AVMA Annual…
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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
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Facing shortage, FDA CVM allows temporary imports of non-FDA approved drug for cattle
A national shortage of an important cattle reproduction drug has prompted the Food and Drug Administration to allow a similar but unapproved product…
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Recall shines spotlight on pet foods
A massive recall of pet food broadened to certain treats and a dry diet, along with more wet products.
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AVMA makes updated veterinary career DVD available
The AVMA's latest career video will be available for purchase by Oct. 1. The updated DVD, Veterinary medicine: More than you
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Grant aids rural Mississippi pet owners
The Humane Society of the United States in January provided the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
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Home delivery, autoship important offerings for veterinary clients
A recent survey from Brakke Consulting looked at consumer preferences and behaviors in pet medicine purchasing, customer satisfaction with different…
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Study describes pathology of feline heartworm disease
posted August 15, 2007 Researchers at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine recently released a study that shows that…
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Hendrix reflects on vice presidency, looks to year ahead
Dr. Charles M. Hendrix will soon complete his first year as AVMA vice president. As the only candidate for the upcoming vice presidency, Dr. Hendrix…
Know the facts about the proposed midlevel practitioner
Efforts are underway across the country to create a new veterinary “midlevel practitioner” overlapping the roles of veterinarians, veterinary…
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Researchers examine contaminants in food, deaths of pets
The evidence is building that a combination of two adulterants in pet foods, melamine and cyanuric acid, contributed to the deaths of hundreds of cats…
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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…