Regulatory
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.