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FDA phasing out animal testing in preclinical safety studies

AVMA News

The Food and Drug Administration has announced its plan to phase out its animal testing requirement for preclinical safety studies in the development of monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs.

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The Residence: A Commentary on the TV Show

10,000 Birds

Is Cordelia Cupp the birder we have been waiting for? The cinematic representation of our passion, presented to the world as both the smartest person in the room and the quirkiest person in the building? Is this how we look to the world? Is this how we want the world to see us? Let’s talk a bit about The Residence and other representations of birders (and birding) in film and television.

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New investigation reveals dangers of Brazil’s Self-Control Law

AnimalEquality.net

Animal Equality’s investigation reveals the impact of Brazil’s 2022 Self-Control Law, which reduced government oversight of slaughterhouses. The findings uncover rampant cruelty and violations, with profits prioritized over animals, public health, and transparency.

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No way out: The pregnant cow who was slaughtered anyway

Animal Equality

She walked in pregnant. But she never walked out. The cow moved slowly—belly full, lungs straining. Workers shouted. Shoved her toward the kill floor. They stunned her. Slit her throat. Hoisted her by her hind legs. Her body swung, limp. Then—a twitch. A tiny calf, still curled in her womb, kicked. A worker sliced her open. Pulled him out.

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Rough Seas Ahead: Preparing for Recession

Sales and Marketing Management

Now is the time to fortify your organization for the rough seas ahead. Five strategies most experts agree will help contend with a recession. The post Rough Seas Ahead: Preparing for Recession appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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How Updating Your Long-Term SEO Strategy Delivers Best Results

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When Google launched its AI Overview (AIOs) feature last year, advertisers and SEO specialists panicked. They feared all their hard work to reach the top of the SERP would no longer work. If youre selling SEO services, the latest BrightEdge report contains good information about how to change the long-term SEO strategy for your accounts. How Search Is Changing Analysts have speculated that the increasing popularity of AI platforms would shift consumer search activity away from Google.

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Virtual contest challenges participants’ animal welfare assessment skills

AVMA News

Sixty-nine veterinarians and students from around the world participated in the latest spring virtual Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, a competition that trains participants to evaluate the welfare of various animal species in a variety of settings.

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USEF hosts summit to address best standards of care for performance horses

AVMA News

U.S. Equestrian convened a summit of veterinary experts in March to draft standards of care for performance horses. The group hopes to publish its guidelines this summer.

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FDA: Adverse events in dogs reported with monoclonal antibody drug

AVMA News

Veterinarians and pet owners are reporting adverse events associated with the use of Librela, a drug made by Zoetis to manage osteoarthritis pain in dogs, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

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Veterinarians among those cut in extensive layoffs at HHS

AVMA News

Mass firings at the Department of Health and Human Services on April 1 have included nearly 150 Food and Drug Administrations Center for Veterinary Medicine staff members, many of whom are veterinarians.

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Career-focused offerings at AVMA Convention have something for everyone

AVMA News

The AVMA is supporting its members on their professional journeys by offering career-focused online resources and in-person continuing education at AVMA Convention 2025 and the 40th World Veterinary Association Congress this July.

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New avian influenza genotype found in dairy cattle

AVMA News

On January 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed by whole genome sequence the first detection of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype D1.1 in dairy cattle.

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Study identifies possible treatment for cats with elevated potassium levels due to urinary obstructions

AVMA News

Inhaled albuterol decreases whole blood potassium in under three minutes and exhibits peak effects 30 minutes after administration in cats, according to new research published in JAVMA.

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Study: Three bovine veterinarians unknowingly infected with H5N1

AVMA News

Serosurvey results published in the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on February 13 show three bovine veterinarians among 150 tested had been unknowingly infected with H5N1.

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FDA warns companies illegally selling seizure medications

AVMA News

Six companies, all but one based in the U.S., received warning letters from the Food and Drug Administration for selling unapproved drugs claiming to treat seizures in pets.

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H7N9 confirmed in Mississippi broiler flock

AVMA News

The H7N9 avian influenza strain that infected a flock of roughly 46,000 chickens in Mississippi has not been seen in U.S. poultry since 2017.

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FDA asks for veterinarians’ comments on cannabis

AVMA News

On January 15, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a request for information (RFI) soliciting comments from practicing veterinarians related to the use of cannabis-derived products in animals. The focus of the RFI is on cannabidiol products and other products derived from hemp.

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EIA outbreak kills 21 horses in Southwest US

AVMA News

A U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service investigation confirmed that 21 horses tested positive for equine infectious anemia as of late May across California, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas.

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USDA announces additional $1B toward H5N1 efforts

AVMA News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced February 26 a $1 billion strategy to mitigate highly pathogenic avian influenza type A H5N1 by assisting the poultry industry with the hopes of lowering egg prices.

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CDC report: Avian influenza found in two cats linked to dairy workers

AVMA News

Two of three indoor cats sharing homes with dairy farm employees succumbed to highly pathogenic avian influenza infection, indicating the virus may be transmitted via fomites from contaminated environments.

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US pet insurance industry surpasses $4.7B in 2024

AVMA News

The North American Pet Health Insurance Association has released its 2025 State of the Industry report. The record $4.7 billion in U.S. gross written premiums in 2024 reflects a 21.4% year-over-year increase from $3.9 billion in 2023 as the sector continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace.

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Indeed names veterinarians as top job for 2025

AVMA News

The veterinarian is this years No. 1 job, according to Indeeds annual ranking per salary, flexibility, and growth.

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Webinar 5.9.22

Speaker: Steve Romanco

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AVMF, VPRF award over $59K in research grants for veterinary medicine

AVMA News

The Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation-American Veterinary Medical Foundation Research Grants are giving a total of $59,516 for two veterinary research projects for 2024-25.

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Veterinary Sector Spotlight: Veterinary pathology

AVMA News

Dr. Heidi Pecoraro talks about her position as director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota. She says when she decided to become a veterinarian, she knew that studying diseases was the specialty for her.

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Updated anesthesia-monitoring guidelines balance high-tech tools, practicality

AVMA News

Last updated in 2009, the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesias new guidelines for small animal monitoring touch on cardiovascular function, neuromuscular blockade, and veterinary team communication.

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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners – November 2, 2024

AVMA News

The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP)recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties as an AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizationwelcomed 46 diplomates following the board certification examination it held virtually on November 2, 2024.

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Veterinarians on social media share highlights, challenges

AVMA News

AVMA News spoke with several veterinarians and others in the profession on why and how theyre using social media, their unexpected stardoms, and its impact on their careers and lives.

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$7M grant rescues dog study investigating rapamycin for canine aging

AVMA News

Dog Aging Project researchers will investigate rapamycins ability to extend lifespan and improve health span in dogs.

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USDA develops resource to help veterinary professionals recognize, respond to screwworm

AVMA News

To prevent an incursion of New World screwworm, the U.S. Department of Agricultures National Veterinary Accreditation Program has developed the training module, Module 41: New World Screwworm: A 21st Century Perspective, for veterinary professionals.

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How do new veterinary graduates really feel about their student debt?

AVMA News

In 2021, the AVMA and the VIN Foundation collaborated on a study to investigate the financial challenges faced by new graduate veterinarians, including student loan debt. The research aims to inform future support programs for early career vets.

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