Day: September 8, 2010

FEI PROPOSES PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES LIST MODIFICATION

Some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) at low therapeutic levels might be helpful for horses with inflammation between competitions, so a Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) committee says that clearer and more current information is needed about detection times for anti-doping testing. This committee maintains the official list of controlled and prohibited substances for the organization. Continue reading…

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Americans urged to prepare for disasters, include animals in their plans

Schaumburg, IL — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), a proud participant in the seventh annual National Preparedness Month sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Ready Campaign, encourages Americans to take action now to prepare for emergencies. This year, National Preparedness Month focuses on encouraging all Americans to take active steps toward getting involved and being prepared. Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility, and working together as a team ensures that individuals, families and communities are ready. Individuals are encouraged to make a family emergency plan, put together an emergency supply kit, be prepared to help your neighbor and

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Senate bill would lift tax on veterinary loan repayment program

Bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate July 21 proposes to eliminate taxes on government programs that encourage veterinarians to practice in underserved areas. The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act (S. 3621) aims to alleviate a shortage of veterinarians working in rural areas by making the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program tax exempt, thereby increasing the number of veterinarians who can participate in the program. Introduced by Democrat Tim Johnson of South Dakota and Republican Mike Crapo of Idaho, S. 3621 would also apply to similar state programs that encourage veterinarians to practice in underserved communities.

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Delegates want AVMA voice in antimicrobial use

The AVMA wants veterinarians to help decide when antimicrobials will be given to animals, regardless of how the drugs are obtained. But the Association will not push for a veterinarian-client-patient relationship with all such uses. The House of Delegates voted unanimously July 30 to approve two resolutions. The first implements a policy favoring veterinary involvement in animal uses of antimicrobials, regardless of whether the drugs were obtained through prescriptions or as over-the-counter purchases. The second policy states the AVMA should be at the forefront of discussions that could impact regulations involving drug availability. The Executive Board recommended

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