Regulatory
Eye injuries associated with application of Osurnia and Claro, FDA warns
Veterinary ear drugs have accidentally contacted eyes of both people and dogs, causing harm and irritation, according to reports.
Injectable drugs recalled due to potential microbial contamination
SCA Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling products, mainly analgesics, that were distributed to both veterinary and human hospitals.
The Affordable Care Act: Still alive and wellfor now
Despite efforts to repeal or replace, veterinarians still need to be aware of health insurance regulationsfor themselves and their employees.
USDA veterinary training modules available for free CE credit
Agency allows more professionals to complete training in hopes of preventing spread of zoonotic disease, among other goals.
NAVTA Nurse Initiative targets Indiana, Michigan, Ohio for technician name change
Group hopes to have registered veterinary nurse credential adopted in three states by July 2018.
Maine brings its fight against opioid abuse to veterinarians
Clinicians must check a state database for pet owner drug abuse before prescribing opioids or benzodiazepinesbut the new law wont prevent them from prescribing those medications even when they suspect abuse.
FDA warns about risk of possible accidental overdose of dogs treated with Sileo
The drug, manufactured by Zoetis, is used to treat cases of noise aversion.
Familiar veterinary bills introduced in Congress
One seeks to end a tax on awards to rural practitioners, the other would require veterinarians to hand over a written prescription for every medication.
COE rejects University of Arizona's veterinary school proposal a second time
The novel-concept veterinary school can reapply for accreditation in June.
Veterinarian Sonny Perdue sworn in as U.S. secretary of agriculture
Former Georgia governor, UGA alumnus vows to be a good steward of U.S. land, protect interests of farmers and ranchers.
FDA issues warning about thyroid hormones in pet food and treats
The hormones, which come from items made with livestock gullets, can cause hyperthyroidism in veterinary patients.
FDA approves generic melarsomine product for heartworm treatment
Zoetis releases Diroban (melarsomine dihydrochloride) injection amid long-term shortage issues.
Canine cancer drug loses conditional FDA approval
The drug Paccal Vet-CA1to treat mammary and squamous cell carcinomaswas withdrawn at the manufacturer's request.
Arizona animal massage therapists win lawsuit against veterinary board
Licensure is no longer a requirement to practice animal massage in the state.
Humane Society challenging USDA over records removal
USDA site wipes records concerning animal welfare violations; HSUS takes action.
Trump memorandum puts final horse soring rule in limbo
Regulatory freeze means rule has yet to be entered into Federal Register, the last step in making it official.
Final horse soring rule could lead to legal action
Some applaud USDAs final ruling on safeguards against soring. Organizations in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry threaten legal action.
FDA warns about pet illness and death from human cancer medication
Fluorouracil cream is dangerous even in small amounts, agency states.
Powdered gloves? FDA says, 'Throw them out!'
The agency says the powder can cause "severe airway inflammation, hypersensitivity reactions and allergic reactions."
Recall expansion: J.M. Smucker recalls canned cat food due to low levels of thiamine
Lots of 9Lives, EverPet and Special Kitty distributed between December 20 and January 3.
Dealing drugs legally: Keep the feds off your back and your meds off the street
Increasingly complex legislation means veterinarians must be extra-vigilant in their drug management practices.
One-third of Texas veterinary board resigns
Resignations come after critical report by Texas regulatory commission
Florida officials battling New World screwworm outbreak in the Keys
The worms, affecting Key deer as well as domestic pets, haven't been spotted in the U.S. since 1960.
Have you heard the buzz? Honeybees fall under VFD regulations too
Starting in January, honey producers will have to turn to veterinarians for their antimicrobial needs.
FDA reviews veterinary regenerative medicine and animal cell-based products
Currently, no animal cell-based products are FDA-approved, the agency says.
Boehringer Ingelheim to sell veterinary vaccine portfolio to Elanco
Pending FTC approval of Merial acquisition, BI will sell Duramune, ULTRA, Fel-O-Vax and other lines.
VFD: The new law every food animal veterinarian needs to know
Antibiotics that are medically important to people will soon be off-limits for growth promotion in livestock. And after Jan. 1, DVMs will decide what's medically necessary in animal feeds and what's not.
USDA proposes amendments to Horse Protection Act
The proposal would strengthen anti-soring regulations and bring them in line with existing U.S. Equestrian Federation standards.
Mars PetCare settles with FTC over advertising claims
Statements indicating that pet food can extend dogs' lives are false, unproved, agency rules.
AVMA seeks nominations for committee on antimicrobials
New group aims to focus veterinary resources, promote timeliness in decisions regarding antimicrobials.
