Veterinary Regulations
As the Combatting Illicit Xylazine Act clears a major Senate hurdle, veterinary leaders are working to ensure new federal regulations don’t unintentionally disrupt livestock handling and animal care.
Veterinarians across Canada are grappling with critical shortages of antibiotics, vaccines and sedatives. Stringent regulations and a small market size have created a systemic failure that threatens both pets and livestock.
Dr. Caitlin Dobecka offers her insights into the challenges and rewards of veterinary service at fairs and exhibitions.
Two sessions are planned for next week for the veterinary workforce. Register now to have input and help guide the Rural Veterinary Action Plan.
Some people seem to be instinctively effective at leading and inspiring other people. But nature isn’t the only way good leaders are made. Nurture plays a valuable role, too.
One of the easiest and most effective biosecurity practices to adopt is having separate footwear and clothing for wearing on and off the farm or ranch. Check out the other five ideas our industry experts recommend.
The current One Health crisis brought about by the challenge of viral diseases and the need to improve the level of biosecurity practiced across species has spurred the AVMA to take a big step forward to protect animals.
The increased use of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) to treat pyrexia and pain in dairy cattle infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 prompted FDA to issue a warning to producers and veterinarians in October.
Nearly half of all farmworkers are undocumented, and industries such as dairy and meatpacking plants are especially vulnerable to labor shortages.
NCBA Policy director urges cattle producers to be diligent and watch for New World screwworm flies.
USDA announced on Oct. 30 the first reported case of H5N1 in a pig in an Oregon backyard farm.
The realignment comes at a critical time in the animal drug review program, the agency reports.
The program offers a One Health approach to antimicrobial stewardship and combatting antimicrobial resistance. The 2024 Symposium will focus on Combatting AMR Together: Shared Commitment, Shared Success.
The purpose of the Council is to seek to enhance an animal agriculture industry that is aligned with judicious antibiotic use policies and practices.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized Guidance for Industry (GFI) #120: Veterinary Feed Directive Regulation Questions and Answers to assist stakeholders involved with veterinary feed directives
New rules would provide animal drug sponsors with predictable requirements for the labeling of prescription and over-the-counter new animal drugs, as well as new animal drugs for use in animal feeds
USDA has granted Mr. Claus and his reindeer a special permit to enter the U.S., ensuring a seamless journey for the joy they bring each holiday season.
The House of Representatives passed the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act on Tuesday. It will help fight illicit use of the product in humans while preserving access to the drug for animals.
The FDA guidance aims to promote more judicious use of medically important antibiotics in livestock and poultry.
Starting on June 11, over-the-counter livestock antibiotics will no longer be available through traditional retail channels.
While another month has come and gone for the 2023 production year, if you haven’t already heard, June will hold some significant changes for the livestock industry in the area of antibiotics.
It’s hard not to feel like a failure when tough cases don’t go our way. In those moments, remember this: you have a choice. You can choose to give in to those feelings, or think and behave your way out of them.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $40 million in funding to help complete Phase 2 of Iowa State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Here’s why it matters to all of animal agriculture.
The effective date of the decision is Feb. 21, which means that the FDA will again hold veterinarians to the federal requirements for the veterinarian-client-patient relationship beginning on that date
The agency announced it will not finalize a plan introduced by the Trump Administration, instead handing control of rulemaking to its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
“ACTPs have the potential to make significant changes in how we treat diseases and may provide novel therapies for unmet therapeutic needs of animals,” reports Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the FDA.
The agency says the information is being provided “in an effort to improve transparency and communication with veterinarians and the public.”