Regulatory/Government http://www.dairyherd.com/bovine-vet/regulatory-government RSS Feed for Regulatory/Government en-us Tue, 29 May 2012 18:02:11 GMT FDA drug action on hold http://www.dairyherd.com/bovine-vet/regulatory-government/FDA-drug-action-on-hold-136226488.html Last week the FDA backed off its original intent to withdraw certain antimicrobials from food-animals. Rutgers profs at odds over raw milk http://www.dairyherd.com/bovine-vet/regulatory-government/Rutgers-profs-at-odds-over-raw-milk-135923718.html An article from Rutgers University describes a debate between two universtiy professors over raw milk. Tracking Beef’s Shrinking Footprint http://www.dairyherd.com/bovine-vet/regulatory-government/Tracking-Beefs-Shrinking-Footprint-135893613.html New study in Journal of Animal Science documents shrinking environmental footprint of beef over past 30 years. Antibiotic symposium white paper a good read http://www.dairyherd.com/bovine-vet/regulatory-government/Antibiotic-symposium-white-paper-a-good-read-135441213.html The NIAA has produced a white paper based off of its recent “Antibiotic Use in Food Animals: A Dialogue for a Common Purpose” symposium in Chicago. A different kind of Humane Society http://www.dairyherd.com/bovine-vet/regulatory-government/A-different-kind-of-Humane-Society-135286858.html Finally, a pet association with the words “Humane Society” in their name that actually puts its resources toward helping unwanted animals. Pets rule for investment ventures http://www.dairyherd.com/bovine-vet/regulatory-government/Pets-rule-for-investment-ventures-135173498.html At the 2011 World Animal Health Congress, a venture capitalist firm outlined the types of animal health ventures that are the most attractive for investors. Humans add to AMR, say UK livestock groups http://www.dairyherd.com/bovine-vet/regulatory-government/Humans-add-to-AMR-say-UK-livestock-groups-134622928.html U.K. ag groups want more focus on human use of antibiotics and AMR and an end to new regulations for livestock. Don’t ship Johne's-positive animals interstate http://www.dairyherd.com/bovine-vet/regulatory-government/Dont-ship-Johnes-positive-animals-interstate-134558703.html The CFR prohibits moving animals across state lines if they have tested positive for Johne’s disease on a PCR or culture. CIDG takes USDA to task on ID http://www.dairyherd.com/bovine-vet/regulatory-government/CIDG-takes-USDA-to-task-on-ID-134529353.html Cattle industry groups give recommendations on how USDA should proceed with ID plans. Raw milk especially dangerous to some http://www.dairyherd.com/bovine-vet/regulatory-government/Raw-milk-especially-dangerous-to-some-134343993.html New research by Cornell's Ynte Schukken shows which populations are at greater risk of illness from raw milk.