AVMA news
Blood-derived products demystified for equine practitioners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Infectious Disease Committee recently updated the association’s white paper on equine blood, plasma,…
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EPA, FDA weigh oversight overhaul for animal parasite products
Two federal agencies are considering transferring oversight of some 600 products from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Food and Drug…
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Giving reptiles and amphibians the best medicine
Advances in herptile husbandry, nutrition, and medicine have greatly improved the health and welfare of pet reptiles and amphibians. And they appear…
policy
Use of prescription drugs in veterinary medicine
Veterinary prescription drugs are those drugs restricted by federal law to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
AVMA news
Addressing global inequities in access to essential medicines
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) are taking steps to improve the global availability…
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Addressing causes of burnout in veterinary medicine
Clinton Neill, PhD, and Dr. Kemba Marshall addressed the top five reasons for burnout during their session at the 2023 AVMA Veterinary Leadership…
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Artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine: What are the ethical and legal implications?
AVMA Axon recently debuted the webinar "Do No Harm: Ethical and Legal Implications of A.I." by Dr. Dr. Eli Cohen, a clinical professor of diagnostic…
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$3.5M gift establishes professorship in applied reproductive medicine
The Rhode Island–based Swiss Village Farm Foundation is giving Tufts University $3.5 million to establish a new professor position in applied…
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Lawmakers form first-ever Senate Veterinary Medicine Caucus
U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Amy Klobuchar announced August 3 the creation of the inaugural Senate Veterinary Medicine Caucus. It was created to…
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Convention sessions, statement touch on environmental impact of veterinary medicine
Speakers at AVMA Convention 2023 will talk about the impacts of climate change and how environmental sustainability is an increasingly important topic…
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From industry to charity, the lasting legacy of Dr. Mark Morris Sr. on small animal medicine
Hill's Pet Nutrition and the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) are celebrating their 75th anniversary and the enduring legacy of their shared founder,…
AVMA and ‘Critter Fixers’ team up to help high school students learn about careers in veterinary medicine
Denver-area high school students interested in careers in veterinary medicine will have a chance to learn first-hand from experts: Dr. Terrence…
recall
Alert: BD intraosseous products
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has recalled Intraosseous Needle Set Kits, BD™ Intraosseous Manual Driver Kits and BD™ Intraosseous Powered…
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Alert: Pharmacy Innovations edetate disodium products
Pharmacy Innovations recalls chlorpheniramine/hyoscamine, cyclosporine, edetate disodium, flurbiprofen, Levemir, and tacrolimus products due to…
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Alert: Pharmacy Innovations cyclosporine products
Pharmacy Innovations recalls chlorpheniramine/hyoscamine, cyclosporine, edetate disodium, flurbiprofen, Levemir, and tacrolimus products due to…
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Alert: Multiple Covidien nonabsorbable suture products
Covidien recalls multiple nonabsorbable suture products of various sizes due to sterile barrier breach of the breather pouch.
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Alert: Pharmacy Innovations tacrolimus products
Pharmacy Innovations recalls chlorpheniramine/hyoscamine, cyclosporine, edetate disodium, flurbiprofen, Levemir, and tacrolimus products due to…
blog
Amoxicillin: Will a human drug shortage affect veterinarians?
A shortage of some amoxicillin products used in human medicine could affect veterinarians who use the drugs in an extra-label manner. No shortage of…
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Alert: Hollywood Feed Carolina-Made USA Farm-Raised jerky products
Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. recalls Hollywood Feed Carolina Made USA Farm Raised Jerky due to the products testing positive for Salmonella.
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Alert: Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat and dog foods
FDA officials caution against feeding pets certain lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat and dog food, made by Arrow Reliance Inc., after…
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Alert: Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat food
The FDA cautions pet owners not to feed their pets certain lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat food after samples from these lots tested…
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Alert: Denkavit, Walnut Hill, Poulin, and Reisdorf milk replacer products
Grober Nutrition recalls multiple brands of milk replacer products due to potential contamination with metal foreign object(s).
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Alert: Dechra Veterinary Products enrofloxacin flavored tablets, 68mg
Enrofloxacin flavored tablets, 68mg, from Dechra Veterinary Products are recalled for failing to meet test specifications for stability/dissolution.
AVMA news
WVC features AVMA sessions, research results
The AVMA offered sessions at the 2023 WVC Annual Conference as part of a year-old partnership with Viticus Group, the organization that hosts WVC.…
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Remaining medically important antimicrobials transitioning to prescription status
The Food and Drug Administration is reminding stakeholders that certain over-the-counter antimicrobial products for animals are transitioning to…