AVMA committee to work with FDA on antimicrobial guidelines
Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association created a new five-member Steering Committee for FDA Policy on Veterinary Oversight of Antimicrobials to provide veterinary input on the use of antimicrobials in food animals.
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) created a new five-member Steering Committee for FDA Policy on Veterinary Oversight of Antimicrobials to provide veterinary input on the use of antimicrobials in food animals.
The committee will work with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) providing input on policies and regulations that dictate veterinary use of antimicrobials. AVMA's involvement stems from its desire to increase veterinary oversight of antimicrobial use where needed while retaining the ability to use antimicrobials when needed.
AVMA presents 2 service awards at Global Health reception
June 25th 2024Cathy King, DVM, PhD, MS, the founder and CEO of World Vets; and Joni Scheftel, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, retired state public health veterinarian with the Minnesota Department of Health, were presented with trophies during the 2024 AVMA Convention event.
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