Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
February 1, 2012
Richmond, Va. —The Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine finalized new drug destruction procedures for veterinarians.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
January 4, 2012
National Report -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an order Jan. 4 prohibiting certain uses of cephalosporin antibiotics in food animals after April 5.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
January 1, 2012
Albany, N.Y. — Veterinarians in New York may soon be required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education (CE) every three years, according to a proposed amendment to the state's education regulations.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
January 1, 2012
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Rockville, Md. — Twelve years after filing a petition calling for the phase-out of non-medical uses of antibiotics in food animals, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently denied these petitions by saying withdrawing approvals for certain antimicrobail uses in food animals would consume too much of the agency's time and resources.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
January 1, 2012
Washington — Manufacturers of spot-on flea-and-tick products have six months to make labeling changes, according to a new directive from the Environmental Protection Agency, to address increasing adverse events associated with the misapplication of these products by pet owners.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
January 1, 2012
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
The Texas Supreme Court will be asked to decide if non-economic damages should be awarded in a mistaken euthanasia case.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
December 1, 2011
Sacramento, Calif. — The repeal date on rules that allow registered veterinary technicians or unregistered assistants to administer controlled drugs under wither direct or indirect supervision of a veterinarian have been extended following the passage of Senate Bill 943.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
December 1, 2011
Sacramento, Calif. — Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill Oct. 7 that would have created new licensing protocols and reporting requirements for institutions that offer dogs for adoption or sale.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
December 1, 2011
Rockville, Md. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a 2012-2016 strategic plan for the Center for Veterinary Medicine and Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
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