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In this section: CVM Updates

2018 CVM Updates

December

December 18, 2018 - FDA Releases Annual Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed in 2017 for Use in Food-Producing Animals Showing Declines for Past Two Years
December 13, 2018 - FDA Works to Keep Injectable Opioids Available to Treat Animals’ Surgical and Trauma Pain During Ongoing Supply Shortage
December 6, 2018 - FDA Working with Stakeholders to Maintain Effectiveness of Livestock and Horse Dewormers
December 4, 2018 - FDA Approves Pexion for Treating Noise Aversion in Dogs

November

November 28, 2018 - FDA Adds Resources to Assist Food Facilities with This Year’s Biennial Registration Renewal
November 26, 2018 - FDA Welcomes Grant Applications for Animal Drugs for Minor Uses and Minor Species
November 16, 2018 - FDA Proposes Study with Intent of Eliminating Use of Dogs in Certain Types of Research
November 13, 2018 - Registration Reminder: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine Public Webinar about Genome Editing in Animals on Dec. 3
November 13, 2018 - Updated - FDA Publishes Design Recommendations for Residue Studies in Honey
November 6, 2018 - FDA Approves Experior for Reduction of Ammonia Gas Released from Beef Cattle Waste
November 5, 2018 - FDA Finalizes Guidance on Mandatory Recall Authority

October

October 30, 2018 - FDA Announces Plant and Animal Biotechnology Innovation Action Plan
October 17, 2018 - FDA Warns Two Firms about Monensin Contamination in Horse Feed
Updated October 12, 2018 - Resources for Animal Food Producers in Flooded Areas of Gulf Coast
October 1, 2018 - FY 2016 Pesticide Analysis Demonstrates Consistent Trends Over Five Years

September

September 25, 2018 - FDA Announces FY 2019 Animal Drug User Fee Rates for ADUFA and AGDUFA
September 24, 2018 - FDA Announces Availability of Resources for Animal Drug Sponsors
September 21, 2018 - FDA Animal Drug Safety Communication: FDA Reminds Veterinarians of the Differences Between Approved and Compounded Formulas of Transdermal Mirtazapine for the Management of Weight Loss in Cats
September 20, 2018 - Animal Drug Safety Communication: FDA Alerts Pet Owners and Veterinarians About Potential for Neurologic Adverse Events Associated with Certain Flea and Tick Products
September 19, 2018 - FDA Opening VQIP Application Portal October 1
September 14, 2018 - FDA Releases Five-Year Plan for Supporting Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Settings
September 14, 2018 - FDA Releases Information for Qualified Facilities under Preventive Controls Rules
September 13, 2018 - Resources for Animal Food Producers in Flooded Areas
September 10, 2018 - FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine Announces Third eSubmitter Webinar in Ongoing Series

August

August 17, 2018 - Animal Drug User Fee Amendments Reauthorized Through September 2023 to Allow for FDA’s Continued Timely Review of Animal Drug Applications
August 17, 2018 - FDA Issues Guidance Documents on Food Facility Registration
August 17, 2018 - The FDA is Seeking Input on the Evaluation of Approaches to Demonstrate Effectiveness of Heartworm Preventatives for Dogs - updated
August 14, 2018 - What’s Next For PC Animal Food Implementation?
August 07, 2018 - FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine Announces Second eSubmitter Webinar in Ongoing Series

July

July 24, 2018 - FDA Advises Vets of Percorten™-V Shortage and Alternative Drug Option for Treatment of Canine Addison’s Disease
July 23, 2018 - FDA Awards Grants to Fund Studies for Drugs for Minor Uses/Minor Species
July 18, 2018 - FDA Approves NexGard for prevention of infections that cause Lyme disease in dogs
July 12, 2018 - FDA Investigating Potential Connection Between Diet and Cases of Canine Heart Disease
July 10, 2018 - FDA announces Ranier’s Rx Laboratory’s voluntary recall of all sterile compounded drug
July 03, 2018 - FDA Animal Drug Safety Communication: FDA highlights potential health risks to people exposed to altrenogest products for horses or pigs

June

May

May 25, 2018 - With VQIP Application Period set to Expire, FDA Encourages Importers to Prepare Early for Next Cycle
May 25, 2018 - New Guide Helps Small Food Facilities Register with FDA
May 24, 2018 - FDA Approves Semintra, the First FDA-approved Animal Drug for the Control of Systemic Hypertension in Cats
May 23, 2018, updated August 17, 2018 - The FDA is Seeking Input on the Evaluation of Approaches to Demonstrate Effectiveness of Heartworm Preventatives for Dogs
May 16, 2018 - FDA Expands Data Dashboard to Include FSMA
May 14, 2018 - FDA Approves Mirataz, a New Animal Drug to Manage Undesired Weight Loss in Cats
May 03, 2018 - CVM eSubmitter Webinar 1 Agenda

April

April 26, 2018 - FDA Approves Application for AquaBounty Salmon Facility in Indiana
April 26, 2018 - FDA Issues Guidance on the Indexing of Legally Marketed Unapproved New Animal Drugs for Minor Species # 210
April 03, 2018 - CVM releases eSubmitter Webinar Series

March

March 09, 2018 - FDA Issues Guidance on Proprietary Names for New Animal Drugs

February

February 13, 2018 - FDA Proposes to Require Electronic Submission of Certain Postmarketing Safety Reports for Approved New Animal Drugs

January

January 31, 2018 - FDA Takes Important New Steps to Strengthen Oversight of Food Imports
January 24, 2018 - FDA Issues Guidance Documents to help Importers and Food Producers meet FSMA Requirements
January 22, 2018 - FDA Releases FSMA Draft Guidance on Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Animal Food
January 04, 2018 - FDA Announces Enforcement Discretion Policy for Certain FSMA Regulations