Animal studies have and will continue to serve an essential role in medical development and public and animal health. This stays true for the current global efforts to find treatments
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FDA revises its guidance for drug sponsors of new food animal drugs
FDA issued a draft revised guidance for industry, “General Principles for Evaluating the Human Food Safety of New Animal Drugs Used In Food-Producing Animals” in July 2016 that
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Dairy Farmers under FDA’s Scrutiny
Dairy farmers, and other food animal producers, should be ever-vigilant in their use of medications to treat their herds and flocks, otherwise they may be
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New Jersey State and Local Police Should Take Over Enforcement of the Animal Cruelty Statute
Following the lead from New York City, the enforcement of New Jersey’s Animal Cruelty Statute should be placed squarely under the authority of state and local police, with animal control
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Carriage Horses of New York-is it the end of an era?
The new mayor of New York City promised to ban the use of carriage horses in the city, an iconic attraction for city dwellers and visitors from around the globe.
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Guard Dog Owners: How Will NJ’s “Assault By Animal” Bill Affect You?
A new proposed law in New Jersey, Assemby Bill No. 1717, would make “assault by animal” a crime when a person purposely uses an animal to intimidate or put another
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Dog Owners Beware: Not all dog harnesses may protect your pet during a car crash
Dog owners should be aware of a study performed by MGA Research Corporation, a nationally certified testing facility, which tested 11 different dog harnesses for safety and efficacy. Testing was
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