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AASV president wants members and students on the farm
Alliances and research also continue as priorities
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American Association of Swine Veterinarians – February 24-27, 2024
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians held its 55th annual meeting from February 24-27 in Nashville, Tennessee. The association presented…
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Candidate vaccine protects pigs against African swine fever strains
A U.S. Department of Agriculture–developed vaccine against African swine fever protected pigs in a second study, suggesting progress toward a…
Animal Agriculture Liaison Committee
The Animal Agriculture Liaison Committee advises on and develops animal agriculture policy and recommendations for submission to the AVMA Board of…
Committee on Antimicrobials
The Committee on Antimicrobials supports AVMA’s strategy to allow the veterinary profession to effectively share robust and comprehensive…
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Here’s one promising approach to address rural veterinary shortages
There are veterinarians who want to work in rural areas of America but are unable to do so—for financial reasons. The great news is that legislation…
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USAHA wants more work on federal programs, rules
USAHA asks federal authorities to invest more to guard against livestock diseases and let veterinarians transport and use controlled
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Devocalization as a final alternative
AVMA Delegates pass resolutions on devocalization, VCPR, livestock handling
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A research facility ahead of its time
The state-of-the-art National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, based in the nation’s heartland, is arguably the most advanced animal agriculture…
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Alert: Countryside Feed, LLC replacement gilt 4 + skycis 18.1, bulk
Countryside Feed, LLC is voluntarily recalling Replacement Gilt 4 + Skycis 18.1, bulk, because the feed may not meet label guarantee for calcium and…
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Alert: Payback® Feeds 50 lb. bags
Payback® Feeds 50 lb. bags recalled due to excess magnesium.
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Swine veterinarians return to their core in the heartland
Swine veterinarians return to their core in the heartland 'The mecca for pigs' a fitting site for swine
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Alert: Banamine® (flunixin meglumine injection)
Merck Animal Health recalls three batches of BANAMINE®/BANAMINE®-S (flunixin meglumine injection) 50 mg/mL due to the presence of particulate matter.
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Alert: Banamine® (flunixin meglumine injection) expanded recall
Merck Animal Health recalls four additional batches of BANAMINE®/BANAMINE®-S (flunixin meglumine injection) 50 mg/mL due to the presence of…
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Katrina: stories from the storm
A decade has passed since Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on Aug. 29, 2005, breaking levees and flooding much of the area.