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All dosage forms will be under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian and only when necessary for the treatment, control or prevention of specific diseases.

People have long assumed that poultry, with lower levels of saturated fatty acids compared with most red meats, would contribute less to cholesterol levels and other factors associated with cardiovascular disease.

A second round of USDA pig trials suggest dietary L-glutamine could substitute for some antibiotic use for enhancing immunity and performance following stressful events.

Veterinarians, and the farm crews they train, face inherently dangerous working conditions. One, with potentially serious or even fatal results, is injury from needles while injecting medications.

Genomic editing technology increasingly shows potential for improving disease resistance within livestock populations, as researchers in China report success introducing resistance to the CSFV in pigs.

Antimicrobial Resistance or AMR occurs naturally in bacteria and AMR far predates human existence.

Scientists from USDA developed the tools to mass produce penicillin, which was used for treating wounded soldiers over 70 years ago during World War II.

The Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health (KDA–DAH) is pleased to share that Kansas now has more than one million head of cattle covered by Secure Beef Supply Plans.

As Hurricane Michael makes landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast, the FDA lists resources available for producers who harvesting, mixing, storing or distributing grains and other foods for animals.

On September 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) unveiled its five-year action plan for supporting antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings.

The Pirbright Institute has a received a £2.1 million grant from The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct research on a novel foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine.

As access to information continues to evolve, so do consumer perceptions of animal agriculture. Today, industry leaders are seeing increased questions from consumers regarding antimicrobial resistance in livestock.

In many cases, veterinarians know exactly how sickness appears in a group of cattle. In other cases the source remains a mystery, and management, by necessity, focuses on treatment.

Recent research suggests more emphasis on feed biosecurity, particularly in imported ingredients, could help reduce the risk of introducing foreign animal diseases to U.S. livestock herds.

On August 14, 2018, the Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2018 was signed into law to reauthorize the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) and the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (AGDUFA) programs.

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) brings next steps identified in 2017 and 2018 to a new Strategy Forum on Livestock Traceability, to be held in Kansas City, Missouri, September 24-26, 2018.

USDA has announced a new initiative to communicate with attending veterinarians during inspections under the Animal Welfare Act.

The Asian longhorned tick made its first U.S. appearance last year in New Jersey, and since then has done what ticks do – hitch rides to new locations.

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., issued the following statement on efforts to advance antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings.

A new collaborative resource draws on experience and expertise of veterinarians and industry professionals who have worked on the front lines in cattle emergencies.

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’ will begin its annual distribution of oral rabies vaccine baits in select areas in the eastern United States to prevent the spread of raccoon rabies.

Genomic editing technology such as CRISPR/Cas9 offers tremendous potential for accelerating genetic progress, but a new ruling from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) appears likely to stifle research and development.

The challenge of meeting ever-growing global food requirements, while protecting public health and animal welfare, means greater need for food-animal veterinarians.

Challenges to changing antibiotic use in food animal production and the associated economics, data and policy issues will be the focus of a workshop Sept. 6-7, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

Gives veterinary professionals convenience of on-the-go access.

CSU has launched a new undergraduate certificate in “Spanish for Animal Health and Care” to make sure students in veterinary and animal science fields are equipped to communicate with Spanish speakers.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released Guidance for Industry #252, entitled “Antimicrobial Animal Drug Sales and Distribution Reporting Small Entity Compliance Guide.”

The USDA’s Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) recently issued CVB Notice 18-05 Detection of Senecavirus A (SVA) in Veterinary Biological Products to warn of potential contamination of swine vaccines.

An outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the United States would create significant economic disruption, but its scope, duration and cost depends on our level of preparation.

An outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the United States would create significant economic disruption, but its scope, duration and cost depends on our level of preparation.

Comply with the rules, keep good records and organize those records for accessibility, and you shouldn’t worry about FDA inspectors scheduling an audit.

The United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) continues its diligence in addressing animal health issues in the US, now in its 122nd year.

New USDA Policy enables more U.S. research and vaccine development for foot and mouth disease (FMD), but biosecurity precautions and approval processes will take several years, says UDSA Chief Veterinarian Jack Shere.

The FDA’s veterinary feed directive (VFD) rules, in effect since January 2017, have caused some confusion and left some producers frustrated with fewer options in some aspects of their herd-health programs.

With implementation of the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) changes now over a year underway, the FDA inspection process is expected to happen more frequently in the coming months.

GlobalVetLINK (GVL®) is hosting VFD Audit Process Q&A, a free webinar to help the industry better understand the VFD inspection process, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. (CDT).

This week the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) hosts its annual conference with the theme “Livestock Traceability: Opportunities for Animal agriculture.”

There’s good news for veterinarians in the spending bill approved Friday by Congress and the president.

Scientists continue to make advancements in biotechnology, but regulatory obstacles keep most of those advancements from reaching commercialization, resulting in sparse return on investment.

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) this week issued updates to its regulations to clarify points about how expiration dates on veterinary biologics should be calculated and confirmed.

Citing improved understanding of the disease and control measures, USDA/APHIS this week rescinded federal reporting requirements for Swine Enteric Coronavirus Diseases (SECD).

When producers spot a sick animal, they often begin to closely monitor water and feed intake. That instinct is right on target based on what we know about animals’ immune systems.

Merck Animal Health, in cooperation with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), recently released findings of a large study of mental health and well being among veterinarians. 

Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with other Land-Grant Universities, is conducting a nationwide survey of food-animal producers to learn more about the impact of VFD rules.

The 2018 NIAA Annual Conference will be held in Denver, Colorado at the Renaissance Stapleton Hotel, April 10th & 11th, with the follow–up Workshop on April 12th.

A case study on the economic value of the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (ISUVDL) shows an eight-to-one return on investment, and that’s just during normal years.

Research in pigs suggests the natural amino acid glutamine, used as a feed additive, could provide a viable alternative to antibiotics fed for growth promotion and gut health.

Several federal agencies employ veterinarians, and sometimes struggle to recruit enough to meet demand.

Reflections on successes, challenges and questions after one year under expanded veterinary feed directive (VFD) rules.

As scientists learn more about the microorganisms that thrive in and on animals, microbiome management could become the next giant leap in improving animal health and performance efficiency.