CVM One Health: Protecting Human, Animal and Environmental Health through a Strong Animal and Veterinary Industry

By: Tristan Colonius, DVM, MPA, DACVPM, Chief Veterinary Officer & Deputy Director for Science Policy at FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine

On Global One Health Day, we find ourselves at a time where modern technology creates possibilities we could only have dreamed of just a few years ago. Reflecting on the challenges of the pandemic, increasing temperatures across the world, disruptions in global supply chains and commerce, and the ever-present threat of zoonotic disease, it’s more important than ever that CVM embrace innovation. This is the key to supporting a more resilient and robust food production system, helping ensure food-producing animals and their environments are healthier and hardier, and addressing increasing animal health challenges such as zoonotic and animal infectious disease threats. 

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What We’re Doing to Stop Illicit Xylazine from Getting into the U.S.

By: Tracey Forfa, J.D., Director of FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine

You may have read or heard reports lately about xylazine, a chemical now being found in the human illicit drug supply. I’d like to catch up with you about this chemical and what the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is doing to address the situation.

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