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FARAD remains open, for now

December 1, 2008

Washington, D.C. —The financially threatened Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank garnered a few extra months of life support, but with drastic cutbacks.

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Veterinary groups oppose FDA's proposed ban on extra-label use of cephalosporins

December 1, 2008

Washington, D.C. — An FDA-ordered ban of extra-label use of cephalosporin antimicrobial drugs was delayed after nearly 300 comments poured in during an extended period.

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FDA action buys more time to mull extra-label ban of cephalosporins

November 26, 2008

Washington -- The federal order banning extra-label use of cephalosporins in food-producing animals has been revoked -- at least for now.

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Food-safety podcasts offered by AVMA

November 26, 2008

Schaumberg, Ill. -- "Chew on This," a new food-safety podcast series offered by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), got off on the right drumstick in November with a Thanksgiving-theme program about poultry safety and holiday dinners.

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AVMA responds to alleged abuses at W. Va. turkey farm

November 24, 2008

Lewisburg, W.Va. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association responded to reports that workers at a large turkey farm in southeastern West Virginia treated the birds inhumanely and were videotaped doing so.

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FARAD gets reprieve until spring

November 13, 2008

Washington -- The always-in-danger-of-closing Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) garnered a few extra months of operation, but with drastic cutbacks.

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European Union celebrates Veterinary Week

November 10, 2008

Brussels -- The European Union's (EU) Veterinary Week 2008 kicks off today.

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FDA barraged with comments on extra-label use of cephalosporin

November 6, 2008

Washington -- An FDA-ordered ban of extra-label use of cephalosporin in food-producing animals could be delayed after nearly 300 comments poured in during an already extended public comment period.

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AVMA reacts to Prop 2 passage

November 5, 2008

The AVMA is offering assistance to California food-animal producers in the wake of the Prop 2 passage.

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