Featured Articles:
Legislative Update: Horse Slaughter
By Dr. Angela Demaree, Assistant Director of the GRD
Last month I alerted you to a new bill before Congress, H.R. 6598, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. It was introduced by Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee on July 24, and it does nothing to improve the welfare of horses or to prevent equine cruelty as its name suggests. More »
Campaign for Federal Veterinarian Pay Parity
By Gina Luke, Assistant Director of the GRD
Last July, the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) passed resolutions in support of increasing the numbers of federal veterinarians and improving pay for individuals serving in federal positions. In response to the HOD actions, the AVMA and the National Association of Federal Veterinarians (NAFV) have begun an advocacy campaign to improve pay and other incentives to recruit and retain More »
House Holds Livestock Health Hearing
By Dr. Ashley Shelton, Assistant Director of the GRD
The House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry recently held a hearing on advances in animal health within the livestock industry. The hearing primarily focused on the use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals and on the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD). More »
AVMAPAC Gets Hot as DC Cools Down
By Christine Baker, PAC Manager
The temperature outside might be dropping, but the competition started by AVMAPAC in July is heating up! As you may recall, the AVMA's Political Action Committee (AVMAPAC) launched a fundraising campaign that pits school against school and state against state, and the victorious states and schools will win contributions made to their scholarship funds. Take a look... More »
Externs on the Hill: Veterinary Students Take on D.C.
By Erin Brown, GRD Extern
Ian Rubinoff and I have spent the last month participating in the AVMA GRD Externship program. This has been an incredible opportunity for each of us to gain hands-on experience learning how advocacy works really works and to see the many opportunities and challenges that present themselves when working with... More »
Regulatory Update:
EPA to Study Disposal of Unused Pharmaceuticals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to get a better idea of how medical facilities, including veterinary clinics, are disposing of their unused pharmaceuticals. The survey will be part of a far-reaching study on how drugs are disposed of in numerous medical settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, hospices and veterinary facilities.
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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 cbaker@avma.org.
Join the Congressional Advocacy Network on Facebook
Join AVMA-CAN on the popular social networking site Facebook! The group, called "American Veterinary Medical Association Congressional Advocacy Network," can be found here and aims 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 for the group. The group is 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.
Group link: http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30134322153
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