Compounding from bulk drug substances
Learn about GFI #256, which clarifies the circumstances under which FDA does not intend to pursue enforcement action for compounding animal drugs from…
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Colorado State updating guide on supplying practices sustainably
Colorado State University students and faculty members are providing updated guidance for veterinary professionals who want to minimize their…
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FDA extends educational period for new policy on compounding animal drugs from bulk drug substances
The Food and Drug Administration has delayed enforcement of its finalized guidance regarding compounding animal drugs from bulk drug substances.
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Gene therapy may soon help treat mitral valve disease
Phibro Animal Health and Rejuvenate Bio are developing an expected gene therapy for canine mitral valve disease.
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AVMA recognizes three for work in human-animal bond and welfare
Dr. Dani McVety-Leinen received the Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award, Dr. Patricia V. Turner received the AVMA Animal Welfare…
Negotiating and accepting a job
After your potential employer has offered you a position, you’ll need to discuss expectations and come to an agreement on the details of your…
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Alert: SUSTAIN III® Calf Bolus (sulfamethazine sustained release bolus)
Bimeda recalls SUSTAIN III® Boluses (sulfamethazine sustained release boluses) due to the product not meeting the dissolution specification.
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database – August 2022
A new study in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database looks at a gene’s enzymatic activity in dogs with immune thrombocytopenia to further…
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Silicone tags used to identify dogs’ pollution exposures
Silicone tags attached to dogs’ collars could someday help veterinarians measure environmental pollution exposures, which could help them assess…
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Delegates pass policies on raw milk, drugs, agricultural animals
The AVMA House of Delegates revised the AVMA policy on “Raw Milk” for clarity and accuracy, and an HOD reference committee requested that educational…
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From Congress to the courtroom, AVMA advocates for veterinarians
The AVMA’s advocacy on behalf of its members covers practically every aspect of veterinary medicine and takes place in the federal government,…
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Alert: IPB Breeder Mix Complete Feed for Poultry
Furst-McNess Co. recalls IPB Breeder Mix Complete Feed for Poultry Mix 040 due to potentially high levels of calcium and sodium in the product.
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Association of Avian Veterinarians - Jan. 15, 2022
ExoticsCon 2021, held Aug. 28-Sept. 2, 2021
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Alert: Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips dog treats
Stormberg Foods LLC recalls Chicken Strips and Chicken Crisps Products for Dogs due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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Drug approved to treat dogs for chemotherapy-related diarrhea
Food and Drug Administration officials granted conditional approval in mid-December for the oral prescription drug Canalevia-CA1, the first drug with…
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A private practice teams up with the USDA to study drug use, resistance
Federal animal health authorities are working with a private veterinary services company to analyze the impact of antimicrobial administration on…
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National Academies of Practice adds new veterinary fellows
The new veterinary fellows in the National Academies of Practice are Drs. Ellen N. Behrend, Sherry Burrer, Ruthanne Chun, Patricia Sanchez Diaz, Laura…
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In Memory - April 28, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, April 28, 2022
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Swine veterinarians, industry planning against disease threats
Swine health experts are two years into a four-year pilot program of developing a playbook against animal diseases. Participation in the program could…
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AVMA leaders to discuss model practice act, principles of ethics
During the upcoming Veterinary Information Forum, the AVMA House of Delegates will discuss topics arising from the scheduled review of the AVMA Model…
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Alert: IV bags containing fentanyl or oxytocin & various prefilled syringes
Nephron Sterile Compounding Center recalls 2.1 million doses of medicine and medical equipment due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
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AAFP, EveryCat release guidelines on diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis
Feline infectious peritonitis is one of the most important infectious diseases and causes of death in cats, but the disease can be challenging to…
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AVMA editor-in-chief becomes Equine Research Hall of Famer, with three others
AVMA Editor-In-Chief Lisa Fortier along with Drs. Katrin Hinrichs, Jennifer Anne Mumford, and Stephen M. Reed are this year’s inductees into the…
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In Memory – July 7, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, July 7, 2022
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Alert: HEB Texas Pets Indoor Complete Dry Cat Food 16 lb. bags
TFP Nutrition recalls HEB Texas Pets Indoor Complete Dry Cat Food due to potential Salmonella contamination.