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Internet scam promises pets, but fails to deliver
January 5, 2009
The AVMA is warning potential pet owners not to fall for Internet scams that bilk victims of hundreds of dollars and fail to deliver the animals they promise. [more] |
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USDA seeking veterinarians' help in promoting NAIS
January 5, 2009
From the January 15 issue of JAVMA News
Investigators spent an average of 199 days tracing the sources of animals infected with bovine tuberculosis between October 2005 and August 2007, according to information from the Department of Agriculture. [more] |
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New facility to advance study of foreign animal disease
January 5, 2009
From the January 15 issue of JAVMA News
No vaccines, no treatment, no countermeasures. This description covers a number of the foreign animal diseases that scientists are studying now at Plum Island Animal Disease Center or will be studying in the future at the new National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. [more] |
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What can the veterinary profession expect in Obama's America?
January 5, 2009
From the January 15 issue of JAVMA News
Barack Obama's election to the presidency has implications not just for the United States and the world but, in less dramatic ways, the power and influence of the Obama White House will also be felt by the veterinary profession. [more] |
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FDA continues to receive complaints about chicken jerky products
Updated: December 24, 2008
More than a year after warning consumers about a possible link between certain chicken jerky products imported from China and illness in dogs, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to receive complaints from pet owners and veterinarians claiming these products are making dogs sick. [more] |
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AVMA survey measures income trends to 2007
December 22, 2008
From the January 1 issue of JAVMA News
Veterinarians' incomes continued to increase from 2005-2007, though few expect incomes to increase as much from 2007-2009. [more] |
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Homeland Security recommends Kansas site to replace Plum Island
December 22, 2008
From the January 1 issue of JAVMA News
The Department of Homeland Security is recommending Kansas State University as the site of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility for the study of foreign animal and zoonotic diseases that can affect livestock. [more] |
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FDA planning to ban cattle brains, spinal cords from all animal feed
December 22, 2008
From the January 1 issue of JAVMA News
Federal authorities are accepting comments on a planned regulation that would prohibit use of some cattle tissues in all animal feeds by late April. [more] |
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AVMA urges veterinarians to support National Animal Identification System
December 18, 2008
The AVMA is showing its strong support for the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) by urging veterinarians to actively participate in the system and utilize the new Veterinarian's Toolkit. [more] |
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AVMA calls for increased veterinary oversight in meat production; cites USDA audit report initiated after Hallmark/Westland recall
December 11, 2008
The AVMA today cited the release of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report on pre-slaughter activities in U.S. meat plants as additional confirmation that the shortage of food animal veterinarians can have dire consequences on animal welfare. [more] |
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Veterinarians stress importance of handwashing
December 8, 2008
The AVMA is joining other U.S. public health organizations in urging everyone to take their health into their hands by observing National Handwashing Awareness Week, December 7-13. [more] |
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Advocacy continues amid spending curb
December 4, 2008
From the December 15 issue of JAVMA News
The Executive Board maneuvered its way through the fall agenda, exercising an added measure of fiscal restraint while forging ahead with AVMA priorities. [more] |
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AVMA supports—in concept—Universal Declaration of Animal Welfare
December 4, 2008
From the December 15 issue of JAVMA News
The AVMA is supporting, in concept, the development of Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare, which is intended to serve as a global benchmark to guide member states of the United Nations when policies are formulated addressing animals nationally and regionally. [more] |
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AVMA opposes cosmetic ear cropping, tail docking of dogs
December 4, 2008
From the December 15 issue of JAVMA News
The AVMA opposes ear cropping and tail docking of dogs when performed for cosmetic reasons and calls on breed organizations to remove mention of the procedures from their standards. [more] |
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AVMA Ed goes live
December 1, 2008
On December 1, 2008 the AVMA will unveil AVMA Ed, launching over 60 online CE courses for veterinarians. [more] |
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AVMA revises policy on ear cropping and tail docking
November 26, 2008
The AVMA Executive Board voted to strengthen association policy on two practices common in certain breeds of dogs—ear cropping and tail docking. [more] |
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FDA revokes planned extralabel cephalosporin use ban
November 25, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration decided in late November against implementing a ban on extralabel cephalosporin antimicrobial use in food animals. [more] |
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AVMA responds to alleged abuse of turkeys at West Virginia farm
November 20, 2008
The AVMA is concerned about reports detailing possible inhumane treatment of turkeys at poultry-breeding facilities in West Virginia. [more] |
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AVMA congratulates Obama family for making adoption of new first-family dog a serious, careful decision
November 20, 2008
In a recent interview with 60 Minutes, President-Elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle said that they plan to take their time adopting a first-family dog, waiting until "late winter, early spring" to pick their new pet. [more] |
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AVMA launches "Chew on This" podcast series on food safety
November 19, 2008
The AVMA today launched a new podcast series, "Chew on This," dedicated to examining issues related to food safety and protecting our nation's food supply. [more] |
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California voters call for changes in livestock housing
November 19, 2008
From the December 1 issue of JAVMA News
Supporters of the controversial Proposition 2 are calling its passage on Nov. 4 a precedent-setting victory. [more] |
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Election results are in for veterinarian-legislators
November 19, 2008
From the December 1 issue of JAVMA News
An Oregon veterinarian was elected to Congress Nov. 4, and at least 18 veterinarians fought for seats in state legislatures. [more] |
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AVMA online CE makes grand debut
November 19, 2008
From the December 1 issue of JAVMA News
AVMA members have been clamoring for it, and now it has arrived. [more] |
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AVMA congratulates President-elect Obama, highlights key issues
November 12, 2008
The AVMA hand delivered a letter this week to the office of President-elect Barack Obama, congratulating him on his historic election to the nation's highest office and highlighting key public and animal-related issues on which the AVMA is prepared to work with the incoming president. [more] |
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