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Michael San Filippo Phone: 847-285-6687 Cell: 847-732-6194 e-mail: msanfilippo@avma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2008 SCHAUMBURG, Ill. —The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today applauded the release of federal guidance on the use of genetically engineered animals in research and food production. “Genetic engineering has opened many doors and has the potential to provide great benefit to humans, animals and our society,” said W. Ron DeHaven, DVM, chief executive officer of the AVMA. Dr. DeHaven’s comments were issued in response to today’s announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it has released draft guidance on the
Proposal could be harmful, AVMA says; sparks discord within CVMA An upcoming California referendum on mandatory changes to livestock confinement practices has the AVMA concerned the proposal could compromise animal welfare by requiring producers to adopt systems that don’t account for all aspects of humane treatment. Although reluctant to involve the AVMA in state politics, preferring instead to address veterinary and animal-related issues at the national level, Association leaders believe the referendum, sponsored by national organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States, warranted a response because it is part of a larger, state-by-state campaign
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comment on a survey it plans to conduct on disposal methods of unused pharmaceuticals by the health care industry. The EPA in an Aug. 12 Federal Register notice announced the draft survey and other supporting documents, which can be found on the agency’s Web site, www.epa.gov/guide/304m/ or from the federal online docket www.regulations.gov/. Docket No. EPA-HQ-OW-2008-0517. There is a questionnaire pertaining to veterinary hospitals. The EPA is asking stakeholders to comment on specific aspects of the upcoming survey and its scope. The information compiled from the completed survey will be used in a detailed
Perennial peanut hay is getting rave reviews as an extraordinarily delicious forage option for horses. Even better, it doesn’t result in explosive energy, gives a glossy coat, is easily digestible, needs no pesticides, and is not outlandishly expensive. Only thing is, most horse owners have never heard of it. Vets agree that it is an often-overlooked option, but be sure you’re thinking of the right kind of peanut. Continue reading…
Veterinary researchers from the University of Minnesota have identified a gene potentially responsible for polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) in Quarter Horses and, in doing so, they uncovered a number of research leads to pursue. In a recent study investigators found the gene in nearly half of 36 different breeds of horses tested. They consider this surprising, as PSSM is most often thought of as a disease of Quarter Horses and Drafts. Continue reading…