Monthly Archive: November 2019
Achieve your personal goals with help from AVMA
Veterinarians and veterinary team members are dedicated and hard-working professionals, as well as busy individuals juggling personal and work-related responsibilities. That’s why the AVMA provides a wide array of resources to support AVMA members in both arenas. You’re probably familiar…
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New tool supports veterinary schools after student suicide
AVMA partners with colleges, suicide experts on development A new resource is available to guide the veterinary academic community with strategies in the aftermath of a student’s death by suicide. After a suicide: A toolkit for colleges of veterinary medicine…
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AVMA membership hits record 95,000
Board approves 2020 budget focused on member value By: Dr. Rena Carlson, Board of Directors Chair; Dr. John Howe, AVMA President; Dr. Sandy Willis, House Advisory Committee Chair; Dr. Janet Donlin, AVMA Executive Vice President The AVMA and our Board…
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FDA issues draft guidance on compounding
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA CVM) issued new draft guidance for animal drug compounding. AVMA is analyzing this guidance to understand how it would affect veterinary medicine, and we’ll work closely with FDA…
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Veterinary compounding update: AVMA works with USP
Because compounding is a critical tool for veterinarians, the AVMA works hard to ensure that veterinary concerns are heard and considered in regulatory rule-making. Along with frequent communication with the FDA and Congress, we also engage with pharmacy organizations and…
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Opioid manufacturing quotas could limit access in 2020
Veterinarians could face shortages when treating patients Veterinary access to five Schedule II opioids could be reduced next year under a proposal by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to limit the amount of these drugs that can be manufactured…
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There should always be a “tech” in team
Veterinary technicians are critically important members of the veterinary healthcare team. The skills and expertise they possess are essential not only in clinical settings, but also in biomedical research, uniformed services, food safety inspection, and education. These dedicated professionals play…
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DEA implements reporting system for suspicious orders
Requirement applies to requests from one registrant to another All U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registrants, including veterinarians, are now required to design and operate a system to identify suspicious orders they receive from another registrant – such as another…
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Important animal welfare bill approved by Congress
Following years of advocacy by the AVMA, lawmakers and animal welfare advocates, the U.S. House and Senate have unanimously approved landmark animal welfare legislation to outlaw the cruel and inhumane act of animal crushing. The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture…
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Overtime pay rule could affect some veterinary practices
A new federal rule will extend overtime pay requirements to more workers as of January 1, 2020. Some veterinary practices and employees could be affected by the U.S. Department of Labor rule. The rule raises the earnings thresholds for workers…
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