Day: June 28, 2006

AVMA brochure aims to reduce incidence of dog bites

AVMA brochure aims to reduce incidence of dog bites – July 1, 2006 For more info click on above link More than 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs annually. To help educate the public about dog bites, the AVMA has developed a brochure, “What you should know about dog bite prevention,” offering tips on how to avoid being bitten, what dog owners can do to prevent their dogs from biting, and how to treat dog bites. The brochure’s release preceded National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 21-28, sponsored by the AVMA, American Academy of Pediatrics, and

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Diamond Pet Foods receives warning from FDA

Diamond Pet Foods receives warning from FDA – July 1, 2006 For More info clcik on above link The Food and Drug Administration has sent a letter to Diamond Pet Foods warning the company that an inspection of its South Carolina plant revealed “significant violations” of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The investigator documented that, in late 2005, Diamond manufactured and distributed a number of lots of dog food containing aflatoxin in amounts exceeding the actionable level of 20 ppb (see JAVMA, March 15, 2006, page 829). Aflatoxin, which can cause fatal liver damage, is

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Proposal separates accreditation for companion animals, all species

Proposal separates accreditation for companion animals, all species – July 1, 2006 For more info click on above link The Department of Agriculture recently published a proposal, long in the works, to create two tiers of accreditation under the National Veterinary Accreditation Program. Accreditation allows veterinarians to perform certain regulatory tasks to prevent or control the spread of disease. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service proposes to amend existing regulations to establish two accreditation categories instead of the current single category, to add requirements for supplemental training and renewal of accreditation, and to offer accreditation

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Global Experts to Discuss Avian Influenza at AVMA Convention in Honolulu

FOR MORE INFORMATION Michael San Filippo Phone: 847-285-6687 Cell: 847-732-6194 e-mail: msanfilippo@avma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2006 Schaumburg, Ill. — Avian influenza will be a hot topic in Honolulu next month as veterinary experts from around the world gather for the 143rd American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Annual Convention July 15-19. Approximately 40 presentations addressing avian influenza, from 30-minute talks to full-day seminars, will be given throughout the convention. Topics include national and international efforts to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, new methods of surveillance, efficacy of vaccinations and the role of the

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