The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA is leading an initiative to identify holistic approaches to address opportunities and challenges in animal health and veterinary medicine. FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) recently released its Animal & Veterinary Innovation Agenda, providing plans to support actions that will further position the agency to work with stakeholders to advance […]
Category Archives: FDA
Webinar Jan 27: FDA Rules on NSAID Use in Cattle
Dr. Mike Apley will discuss the FDA’s “Dear Veterinarian” letter concerning aspirin use in cattle and discuss the NSAID alternatives that are available. Monday, January 27, 12 Noon (Central)Hosted by Dr. Mike Apley, Department Head of Anatomy & Physiology at K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Register Here. For more information about aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, or […]
FDA Requests Public Comments to Inform Development of National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) Strategic Plan for 2026-2030
The FDA has released a request for comments (RFC) soliciting public input on new opportunities and emergent monitoring needs for possible inclusion in the forthcoming National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. NARMS is a collaborative program of state and local public health departments and universities, the FDA, the Centers for Disease Control […]
Drug Availability Issues? Let Us Know!
If you are experiencing drug availability or supply issues, please send any animal drug shortage information to the FDA Animal Drug Shortages mailbox (animaldrugshortages@fda.hhs.gov) or call FDA at (240)762-8893. This will facilitate FDA drug shortage staff getting access to all information more expeditiously. You can also reach out to AASV and we will submit on […]
Aspirin Use in Animals is Illegal – Executive Director’s Message
Only US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs may be administered to animals. Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is not FDA approved for use in animals or humans. Thus, it cannot be legally used to treat animals. Sodium salicylate is also not FDA approved and likewise cannot be used. Read Executive Director Dr. Harry Snelson’s message in […]
Survey: Addressing Unmet Need Within the Animal and Veterinary Industries
The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA is leading an initiative to identify holistic approaches to address opportunities and challenges in animal health and veterinary medicine. FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) recently released its Animal & Veterinary Innovation Agenda, providing plans to support actions that will further position the agency to work with stakeholders to advance […]
Survey: Addressing Unmet Need Within the Animal and Veterinary Industries
The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA is leading an initiative to identify holistic approaches to address opportunities and challenges in animal health and veterinary medicine. FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) recently released its Animal & Veterinary Innovation Agenda, providing plans to support actions that will further position the agency to work with stakeholders to advance […]
Drug Availability Issues? Let Us Know!
If you are experiencing drug availability or supply issues, please send any animal drug shortage information to the FDA Animal Drug Shortages mailbox (animaldrugshortages@fda.hhs.gov) or call FDA at (240)762-8893. This will facilitate FDA drug shortage staff getting access to all information more expeditiously. You can also reach out to AASV and we will submit on […]
Antibiotic Awareness Week November 18-24
AASV is pleased to participate in World Antibiotic Awareness Week November 18-24, 2024. World Antibiotic Awareness Week is a global initiative to raise awareness of the health risks of antibiotic resistance to humans, animals, and the environment and to encourage best practices among healthcare providers, policy makers, and the public to limit the emergence or spread […]
Survey: Addressing Unmet Need Within the Animal and Veterinary Industries
The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA is leading an initiative to identify holistic approaches to address opportunities and challenges in animal health and veterinary medicine. FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) recently released its Animal & Veterinary Innovation Agenda, providing plans to support actions that will further position the agency to work with stakeholders to advance […]