Featured Articles:
Animal Welfare Recap
By Dr. Angela Demaree, Assistant Director of the GRD
'Tis the season for reflection, and so I thought it would be fitting for my last article of the year to recount some of the highlights of the AVMA's involvement in and commitment to animal welfare issues brought before the 110th Congress.
I started as an Assistant Director with the Governmental Relations Division shortly after the start of the 110th Congress in More »
From Horses to the Hill: My Experiences as a Fellow
By Dr. Ashley Shelton, Assistant Director of the GRD
The deal was simple. For one year, I would commit to working for a member of Congress in Washington, DC, and in return, I would gain invaluable insight into how our government works. But the opportunity meant I would temporarily step away from actively working as an equine practitioner. During this short time surely I wouldn't forget how to tube a horse, but would I begin to More »
Evaluating PAC Distributions for 2008 Election
By Christine Baker, PAC Manager
How did AVMAPAC-supported candidates fair in the 2008 elections? By and large, they won their races! In fact, more than 87% of the candidates who received AVMAPAC funds during the More »
Regulatory Update:
Ban on Cephalosporin Extra-label Drug Use Withdrawn
By Dr. Christine Hoang, Assistant Director, Scientific Activities Division
On July 3, the FDA issued an Order of Prohibition on extralabel cephalosporin use in food producing animals. Originally providing for a 60-day comment period and an October 1 effective date, the FDA extended its comment period an additional 60 days (at the request of AVMA and other stakeholders) until November 3, thereby delaying implementation of the ban until November 30. More »
EPA Seeks to Survey Facilities on Pharmaceutical Disposal
By Dr. Lynne White-Shim, Assistant Director, Scientific Activities Division
On August 12, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its plan to collect pharmaceutical disposal survey information from the healthcare industry, including veterinary facilities. It is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget in order to distribute the survey to facilities. More »
Opportunities:
Wanted: All-Star Advocates
All-Star Advocates are the AVMA's liaison in Congressional Districts. What does that mean? It means that you are the point person the AVMA and Congress will turn to for advice, advocacy and leadership in your very own community. You will work with other veterinarians in your district to develop strong relationships with your legislators and help the AVMA advance our legislative agenda. Sound daunting? Don't worry, we'll train you and help you every step of the way. For more information, e-mail Christine Baker.
Want to Make a Difference? Become an AVMA Fellow!
The AVMA is accepting applications for 2009-2010 AVMA Congressional Science and Executive Branch Fellowships. Whether you are finding a professional path, or looking for a new one, the AVMA's Fellowships offer you the chance to make a difference in the veterinary profession and the world we live in today. The AVMA Fellowship Program offers veterinarians the opportunity to spend a year in Washington, D.C., working in the federal government as a scientific resource. The Fellowships are intended to help veterinarians garner a better understanding of the governmental process, gain insight into the future of science and the veterinary profession, while at same time assisting in creating the legislation and regulations that affect our nation and profession. Learn more.
Join the Congressional Advocacy Network on Facebook
Join the nearly 500 supporters of the Congressional Advocacy Network (AVMA-CAN) –- including hundreds of people not affiliated with the veterinary profession – on the popular social networking site Facebook! AVMA-CAN now has a Facebook page and a Facebook group. Both are used to help grow the network and amplify AVMA's advocacy efforts. Action alerts and information on pending legislation can be found there. Members can post photos, messages and videos. Both are open to any and all Facebook users, so we encourage you, your family and friends to join our group to help advance the profession of veterinary medicine. Find AVMA-CAN's Facebook group here and the page here.
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