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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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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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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…
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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…
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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: 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.
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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…
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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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FDA releases updated plan for antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine on October 1 launched the latest phases of its ongoing plan to promote…
FVE, CVMA and AVMA joint release: Animal welfare in the PMSG industry
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), and American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)…
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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…
AVMA and MentorVet partner to launch innovative veterinary mentorship program
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has joined MentorVet to launch MentorVet Connect, a structured mentorship program that connects…
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Unlawful xylazine receives more scrutiny to prevent inclusion in illegal drugs
Regulators and legislators are showing greater interest in xylazine, a prescription drug used in multiple sectors of clinical veterinary medicine,…
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Mark Markel elected first veterinarian president-elect of AO Foundation
Dr. Mark Markel, an equine surgeon and dean of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, was recently elected president-elect…
Advocating for veterinary patients’ pharmaceutical needs
The AVMA works with policymakers to advocate for sensible pharmaceutical rules that recognize the unique and important needs of veterinary medicine,…