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Charging Ahead in 2010 – Keep the Momentum Going!
Happy New Year from all of us at the AVMA-CAN. Members of the AVMA-CAN are a force to be reckoned with–we now have thousands of members throughout the United States, covering every state and spreading our advocacy messages to Congress.
Last year was a milestone year for AVMA-CAN, and this year will be even better. We challenge you to make it your 2010 resolution to take full advantage of your membership in our dynamic community: to stay in contact with Congress and to become a more active part of AVMA-CAN.
The AVMA made significant legislative progress in 2009, but there's plenty of work ahead in 2010. We continue to work toward the passage of the Veterinary Services Investment Act (VSIA) and to advance... More »
Featured Articles:
AVMA's Current Legislative Agenda
JAVMA News
Wildlife, assistance dogs and military veterinarians are just some of the subjects of bills added to the AVMA's federal legislative agenda.
The Executive Board approved AVMA responses to a slate of bills identified by its Legislative Advisory Committee.
Initiatives designated for "active pursuit of passage" by the AVMA...More »
Regulatory Update
By Dr. Kristi Henderson, Assistant Director, Scientific Activities
During the Fall 2009 AVMA Executive Board meeting in Schaumburg, the board considered and approved a new policy developed by the Committee on Environmental Issues (CEI) titled "Appropriate Animal Carcass Disposal." In formulating the policy, the CEI recognized that increasingly complex and problematic issues relating to the disposal of animal carcasses are in critical need for resolutions. There is a great necessity nationwide, as well as internationally, for practical, safe and environmentally responsible options for the disposal of animal... More »
Fellow Students: Let's Stop Talking and Start Doing
By Kelvin Urday, Governmental Relations Division Extern
The educational debt-to-salary ratio and the shortage of food animal and public health veterinarians have been called the "elephant in the room" among veterinary students. This issue has been heavily discussed by the AVMA, Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges and on college campuses across the country. The financial problems faced by recent veterinary grads who practice food supply medicine have also been a topic of national discussion, and numerous articles have been written voicing concerns.
These issues are closely intertwined, and many students and new graduates are currently experiencing the reality of their own...More »
Grassroots Update:
Help Us Grow Our Facebook Network
By Stephanie Fisher, Grassroots Coordinator
An active national grassroots network with representation across the country is needed to support the AVMA's legislative agenda. Having a strong base in every district means our voice will be heard in every office on Capitol Hill.
With thousands of members, the AVMA-CAN is represented in every state and almost every congressional district. This growing network includes people from all walks of life—from practicing veterinarians and veterinary students to people who are simply concerned with food safety... More »
Make AVMA Podcasts Part of Your Outreach
Did you know that AVMA has two different podcasts series: Animal Tracks, which features pet health and safety tips, and Chew on This, which covers food safety and advocacy? Both podcast series are available on iTunes, www.AVMAMedia.org and at the links above. More importantly, both podcast series are excellent advocacy tools for you to use when working with your member of Congress.
AVMA podcasts are a great way to explain an issue to a member of Congress. They're quick and easy to understand, and they feature some of the brightest minds in veterinary medicine. More »
Opportunities:
Fellowship Applications Due February 12
he AVMA is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 AVMA Congressional Science Fellowship Program. But hurry, the application deadline is February 12! Only completed applications postmarked by February 12 will be considered. The AVMA Fellowship Program offers two 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, and assist in creating the legislation and regulations that affect our nation and profession.
The 2009-2010 Congressional Science Fellows and the Executive Branch Fellow (not offered during 2010-2011) have adjusted well to their new roles as policymakers and regulators. More »
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