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FDA guidance on antimicrobials aims to prevent resistance
Agency outlines detailed approach to evaluating animal drugs' microbiologic effects on bacteria and human health
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Roth elected to National Academy of Medicine
In October, the National Academy of Medicine announced Dr. James Roth, the Clarence Hartley Covault Distinguished Professor of Veterinary Microbiology…
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Microbial models available over Internet
A new Web site established by the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service will help facilitate research cooperation
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U.S. bans bird imports from Southeast Asian countries
The U.S. government banned the importation of birds from eight Southeast Asian countries.
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FSIS reopens HACCP comment period
The USDA-FSIS has reopened the comment period on a notice
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UGA alumni recognized
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine recognized four alumni with awards for service to the veterinary college and the profession…
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FDA allows ionizing radiation in shell eggs
TAKE NOTICE FDA allows ionizing radiation in shell eggs The FDA is amending the food additive regulations to…
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FDA seeks comments on evaluating antimicrobial animal drugs guidance
Posted on October 1, 2002 The Food and Drug Administration announced on Sept. 11 the availability of a draft guidance document "Guidance for the…
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The votes are in
In Denver, the House of Delegates filled vacancies on AVMA councils and the House Advisory Committee.
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Abstracts invited on emerging, infectious diseases
The International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases invite the submission of abstracts for presentation
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CDC gives guidance on diagnostic lab safety
A guide published in January is intended to reduce injuries and infections that occur during work in human and veterinary
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Listeria in ready-to-eat products shows measurable decline
The Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has released data showing a one-year, 25 percent decrease
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USDA celebrates 100 years of food safety
The Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service recently celebrated 100 years of protecting consumers by commemorating the…
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Salmonella in meat and poultry products declines
Salmonella in meat and poultry products declines drastically
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Board opposes APHA resolution against nontherapeutic antimicrobial use in food animals
Dr. Tennyson noted the Association's recognition that antimicrobial resistance is an important problem in human medicine.
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Clavijo chosen to head National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
Dr. Alfonso Clavijo is the new director of the Department of Agriculture's National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas.
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Abstracts invited for two international meetings
Organizers of two global veterinary meetings have issued calls for abstracts.
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One health, from your backyard to the global village
The One Health Initiative has promoted this one-health concept for several years. Now the One Health Commission has been launched to help address,…
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Petition filed to keep antimicrobials out of feed
The petitioners have requested that the antimicrobials no longer be used as agricultural feed additives to promote growth
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UK’s newest veterinary school officially open
The United Kingdom now has its eighth veterinary school, the second to launch in the U.K. in the past 50 years.
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Russell vies for World Veterinary Association presidency
The AVMA has endorsed Dr. Russell's candidacy for WVA president, the success of which will be decided this July during the 28th World Veterinary…
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USDA awards $2.8M in 2021 to support rural veterinary services
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture within the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in November that it had awarded $2.8 million in…
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NIH honors veterinarian for mentoring
Dr. R. Mark Simpson, senior scientist for the Center for Cancer Research within the National Cancer Institute, received the 2021 Ruth L. Kirschstein…
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Finding viruses, identifying risks
Dennis Carroll, PhD, said identifying and cataloging the estimated half-million viruses with zoonotic potential would cost less than the expenditure…
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Data indicate reduced incidence of Salmonella in raw meat, poultry
Overall, the regulatory sampling prevalence of Salmonella in raw meat and poultry continues to decrease