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|Mission=The Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is committed to protecting human and animal health through the regulation of animal drugs, animal food, and animal devices. CVM ensures that these products are safe, effective, and properly labeled, while also monitoring for adverse events and safety issues.
|ParentOrganization=U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
|OrganizationExecutive=Director
|Services=Regulation of animal drugs; Monitoring of animal food safety; Oversight of animal devices; Compliance education and outreach; Research on veterinary medicine
|Regulations=21 CFR Part 500-599 (Animal Drugs, Feeds, and Related Products)
|HeadquartersLocation=39.05616, -77.1101
|HeadquartersAddress=12225 Wilkins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852
|Website=https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary
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{{Short description|US FDA branch that regulates animal feed and medications}}

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The '''Center for Veterinary Medicine''' ('''CVM''') is a branch of the [[Food and Drug Administration (United States)|U.S. Food and Drug Administration]] (FDA) that regulates the manufacture and distribution of [[compound feed|food]], food additives, and [[animal drug|drugs]] that will be given to animals. These include animals from which human foods are derived, as well as food additives and drugs for pets or companion animals. CVM is responsible for regulating drugs, [[medical devices|devices]], and food additives given to, or used on, over one hundred million companion animals, plus millions of poultry, cattle, swine, and minor animal species. Minor animal species include animals other than cattle, swine, chickens, turkeys, horses, dogs, and cats.

CVM monitors the safety of animal foods and medications.  Much of the center's work focuses on animal medications used in food animals to ensure that significant drug residues are not present in the meat or other products from these animals.

CVM does not regulate vaccines for animals; these are handled by the [[United States Department of Agriculture]]<ref>{{cite book |last1=Hill |first1=R.E. Jr. |last2=Foley |first2=P.L. |last3=Clough |first3=N.E. |last4=Ludemann |first4=L.R. |last5=Murtle |first5=D.C. |editor1-last=Roth |editor1-first=J.A. |editor2-last=Richt |editor2-first=J.A. |editor3-last=Morozov |editor3-first=I.A. |title=Vaccines and diagnostics for transboundary animal diseases: Ames, Iowa, 17-19 September 2012 |date=2013 |publisher=Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |isbn=9783318023664 |pages=53–54 |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wZ86AQAAQBAJ&pg=PA53 |chapter=Translating Research into Licensed Vaccines and Validated and Licensed Diagnostic Tests}}</ref>

== History ==
In 1953, a Veterinary Medical Branch of the FDA was created within the Bureau of Medicine.<ref name=":06">{{Cite journal|last=Medicine|first=Center for Veterinary|date=2020-10-30|title=History of CVM|url=https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/center-veterinary-medicine/history-cvm|journal=FDA|language=en}}</ref> A separate Bureau of Veterinary Medicine (BVM)  was established in 1965.<ref name="Plumlee">{{cite book|last1=Plumlee|first1=Konnie|chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Db54M1Me3uEC&pg=PA29|title=Clinical Veterinary Toxicology|date=2004|publisher=Mosby|isbn=9780323011259|page=29|chapter=Chapter 5. Regulatory toxicology}}</ref> At this time, the BVM included a Division of Veterinary Medical Review, Division of Veterinary New Drugs, and a Division of Veterinary Research.<ref name=":06" /> In 1970, the Division of Compliance and Division of Nutritional Sciences were added. The Bureau underwent reorganization in 1976 and in 1984, it was renamed the Center for Veterinary Medicine.<ref name=":06" /><ref name="Plumlee" />

Dr. Steven Solomon, DVM became the Director of the Center in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Commissioner|first=Office of the|title=FDA Organization - Meet Dr. Steven Solomon, Director, Center for Veterinary Medicine|url=https://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/ucm193992.htm|access-date=2019-04-05|website=www.fda.gov}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Medicine|first=Center for Veterinary|date=2021-02-08|title=Steven Solomon|url=https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/fda-organization/steven-solomon|access-date=2021-05-23|website=U.S. Food and Drug Administration|language=en}}</ref> He received his [[Veterinarian|Doctor of Veterinary Medicine]] (DVM) degree from [[Ohio State University|The Ohio State University]] and a [[Master's in Public Health]] from [[Johns Hopkins University]].<ref name=":2" /> He succeeded Tracey Forfa, who had been acting director for a few months.<ref name="AVMA 2017">{{cite web|date=February 15, 2017|title=Solomon is new FDA CVM director|url=https://www.avma.org/News/JAVMANews/Pages/170301s.aspx|website=American Veterinary Medical Association|access-date=30 June 2019}}</ref> The previous director was Dr. Bernadette Dunham; she served as Director from 2008 to 2016.<ref name="AVMA 2017" />

== Mission and vision ==
The mission of the center is "protecting human and animal health" and the vision of the organization is "Excellence. Innovation. Leadership."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Medicine|first=Center for Veterinary|date=2020-10-07|title=CVM Vision and Mission|url=https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/center-veterinary-medicine/cvm-vision-and-mission|access-date=2021-05-23|website=FDA|language=en}}</ref> The organization works across multiple [[Academic discipline|disciplines]] to promote [[public health]].

== Office structure ==
The Center for Veterinary Medicine is divided into six key offices.

The Office of the Director coordinates activities for the center and establishes policy in a wide variety of areas, including management, research, and [[Regulatory compliance|compliance]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Medicine|first=Center for Veterinary|date=2020-10-07|title=Office of the Director|url=https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/cvm-offices/office-director|access-date=2021-05-23|website=FDA|language=en}}</ref> It directs the planning, programming, budgeting, and administrative support for the center. The Office of the Director is also responsible for approving [[New Animal Drug Application]]s and Abbreviated New Animal Drug Applications, approving the use of animal [[food additive]]s, and reviewing submitted New Animal Drug Applications for effects on human health.<ref name=":0" /> The Director serves as the spokesperson for the center's activities and is in contact with the public, industry, other government agencies, national organizations, and international organizations.

The Office of Management provides customer service, guidance, and education on the activities of the center.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|last=Medicine|first=Center for Veterinary|date=2020-10-29|title=Office of Management|url=https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/cvm-offices/office-management|access-date=2021-05-23|website=FDA|language=en}}</ref> Individuals in this office are in charge of managing [[strategic planning]] of the center's goals and priorities and serve as liaisons for specific facilities, programs, and services provided by the center. This office is also in charge of managing billing, information management and technology, [[talent development]], and budget planning for the center.<ref name=":02" />

The Office of New Animal Drug Evaluation reviews information submitted by drug sponsors who are working to gain approval to manufacture and market animal drugs.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Medicine|first=Center for Veterinary|date=2021-02-08|title=Office of New Animal Drug Evaluation|url=https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/cvm-offices/office-new-animal-drug-evaluation|access-date=2021-05-23|website=FDA|language=en}}</ref> This office determines if an animal drug should be approved and ensures that the new drug meets four pillars: the drug product must be safe for both animals and humans, must be effective for its intended use, must be a quality manufactured product, and must be properly labeled with how to safely use, store, and handle the drug.<ref name=":1" /> This office also ensures that these standards are maintained after the drug enters the marketplace. The office has eight divisions which each evaluate a different part of the drug review process.<ref name=":1" />

The Office of Surveillance and Compliance is in charge of regulating animal drugs and devices for their safety and effectiveness and also oversees animal food safety programs.<ref name=":03">{{Cite web|last=Medicine|first=Center for Veterinary|date=2021-04-15|title=Office of Surveillance and Compliance|url=https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/cvm-offices/office-surveillance-and-compliance|access-date=2021-05-23|website=FDA|language=en}}</ref> Members of this office include [[veterinarian]]s, [[Animal science|animal scientists]], [[Toxicology|toxicologists]], [[Consumer protection|consumer safety]] officers, and other scientists. The Office helps inspect products, analyze samples of products, and reviews products that may be imported into the United States.<ref name=":03" /> The Office conducts education and outreach about compliance, helps monitor [[adverse event]]s and identify safety issues with animal drugs, animal food, and animal devices. The Office works to prevent and address any animal food hazards. If any safety concerns are found, this Office can issue product safety alerts, packaging label changes, recalls, or can withdrawal a product's approval.<ref name=":03" />

The Office of Research helps to develop new procedures for analyzing drugs, food additives, and [[contaminants]].<ref name=":12">{{Cite web|last=Medicine|first=Center for Veterinary|date=2020-09-02|title=Office of Research|url=https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/cvm-offices/office-research|access-date=2021-05-23|website=FDA|language=en}}</ref> The Office works to investigate how drugs are [[Absorption (pharmacology)|absorbed]], [[Distribution (pharmacology)|distributed]], [[Metabolism|metabolized]], and [[Excretion|excreted]], and how different drugs impact the [[immunology]] or [[physiology]] of animals. This office also helps develop screening tests for [[Foodborne illness|foodborne diseases]] and screens for [[drug residues]] in food products. The Office is involved in many scientific areas of research including [[veterinary medicine]], [[animal science]], [[biology]], [[chemistry]], [[microbiology]], [[epidemiology]], and [[pharmacology]].<ref name=":12" /> The building that houses this Office is equipped with laboratories, animal facilities, and has specialized experimental equipment to conduct research.

The Office of Minor Use and Minor Species is the smallest office within the Center and handles "minor use" drugs, which are those that are intended for use in [[horse]]s, [[dog]]s, [[cat]]s, [[cattle]], [[pig]]s, [[Turkey (bird)|turkey]], and [[chicken]]s but are for diseases that do not occur very frequently, only impact a small geographic area, or are only impacted a small number of animals each year.<ref name=":04">{{Cite web|last=Medicine|first=Center for Veterinary|date=2021-02-16|title=Minor Use/Minor Species|url=https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/development-approval-process/minor-useminor-species|access-date=2021-05-23|website=FDA|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web|last=Medicine|first=Center for Veterinary|date=2021-02-16|title=Office of Minor Use and Minor Species|url=https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/cvm-offices/office-minor-use-and-minor-species|access-date=2021-05-23|website=FDA|language=en}}</ref> This Office also handles issues pertaining to "minor species" which include animals such as zoo animals, [[parrot]]s, [[ferret]]s, [[guinea pig]]s, [[sheep]], [[goat]]s, and [[Honey bee|honeybees]].<ref name=":04" /> This Office establishes and maintains the Index of Legally Marketed Unapproved New Animal Drugs for Minor Species.<ref name=":13" /> [[Outreach]] and education is also a significant part of this Office's activities.

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