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AVMA responses to issues
Read AVMA responses to issues relating to animal welfare, public health, veterinary expenditures and other matters of importance to veterinarians
 
Animal Welfare
Animal welfare overview

Use these resources to find out the how the AVMA and the veterinary profession work to support animal welfare.
 
Animal welfare policy statements

Find AVMA policy statements related to animal welfare.
 
AVMA animal welfare policies open for comment
 
AVMA animal welfare brochure
 
Dog bite prevention

The AVMA provides many helpful resources for the media as well as for the public.
 
Euthanasia, AVMA Guidelines on (PDF)
 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Find answers to frequently asked questions on animal welfare topics.
 
Guest column in the American Association of Bovine Practitioners newsletter by AVMA Executive Vice President Dr. Ron DeHaven (PDF)
 
Soring horses: unethical practice making horses suffer
 
News articles and other resources regarding unwanted horses and horse slaughter

The AVMA has compiled a list of articles and reports regarding unwanted horses and horse slaughter.
 
Unwanted Horse Coalition releases national survey results
 
Antimicrobials, Guidelines for Judicious Therapeutic Use of
General Guidelines and Resources
• Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance
• Antimicrobials, Judicious Therapeutic Use of
• Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance, Frequently Asked Questions about
Aquatic
• Antimicrobials for Aquatic Veterinarians, Judicious Use of (PDF)
• Antimicrobials for Treatment of Aquatic Animals by Veterinarians, Judicious Use of
Companion animals
• Antimicrobials, AAFP/AAHA Basic Guidelines for Judicious Therapeutic Use of
Equine
• AAEP Prudent Drug Usage Guidelines
Food animals
• Antimicrobials for Cattle, AABP Prudent Drug Usage Guidleines for
• Antimicrobials for Beef Cattle Veterinarians, Judicious Use of
• Antimicrobials for Dairy Cattle Veterinarians, Judicious Use of
• Antimicrobials for Use in Food Producing Animals, Approval and Availability of
• Antimicrobials in Livestock Feeds, Position on
• Antimicrobials in Poultry, AAAP Guidelines for Judicious Therapeutic Use of
• Antimicrobials for Poultry Veterinarians, Judicious Use of
• Antimicrobials in Pork Production, AASV Basic Guidelines of Judicious Therapeutic Use of
• Antimicrobials for Swine Veterinarians, Judicious Use of
Biosecurity
Biosecurity updates

Find the latest biosecurity news, research and other updates related to the veterinary profession.
 
Drugs
AVMA statement regarding rumors of misuse of veterinary drugs
 
Best Management Practices for Pharmaceutical Disposal
 
Best Management Practices for Pharmaceutical Disposal Poster (PDF)
 
Clarification regarding substitution of Previcox® for Equioxx®
 
Compounding in your practice

The number of advertisements and marketing representatives that visit our offices is increasing daily, so prudent veterinarians may want to review the professional, regulatory, and economic impacts that administering and prescribing compounded products may have on their practices.
 
FDA Warns about inadvertent exposure of children and pets to human estrogen hormone products
 
FDA resources: regulating animal food/feeds, feed additives and drugs
 
Veterinary compliance with the DEA and the Controlled Substances Act 
 
Frequently Asked Questions about Extralabel Drug Use and AMDUCA
 
Lutalyse  AVMA Member area
 
Minor Use Minor Species (MUMS) Animal Health Act

In the United States there is a critical shortage of approved animal drugs intended for less common animal species or those with less common conditions. The Minor Use and Minor Species (MUMS) Animal Health Act of 2001 is intended as a mechanism to provide FDA-authorized drugs for those less common species and indications.
 
Vetsulin®
 
Environment
AVMA environmentally related policy statements
 
Disposal of Unwanted Medications
 
Green Veterinary Practices
 
Waste Disposal by Veterinary Practices
 
Ethics
Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics of the AVMA

Excerpt: "Exemplary professional conduct upholds the dignity of the veterinary profession. All veterinarians are expected to adhere to a progressive code of ethical conduct known as the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics."
 
Globalization
Veterinary medicine in today's global community

Are you interested in international travel or study opportunities, or providing veterinary service in—or much needed supplies to—under-served areas around the world? Veterinary medicine offers many opportunities to connect with other cultures and other countries.
 
Human-Animal Bond
Human-animal bond resources

Use these resources to find out the how the AVMA and the veterinary profession work to support the human-animal bond.
 
Identity Theft
Identity theft and the FTC "Red Flags" rule

On November 9, 2007, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a rule that may affect your veterinary practice. The "Red Flags" Rule, 16 C.F.R. § 681.2, requires "creditors" and "financial institutions" to develop written plans to prevent and detect identity theft.
 
Internet Pharmacies
Internet pharmacies resources

Many animal owners and veterinarians have questions regarding Internet pharmacies. AVMA offers these educational resources to help provide the best animal health care.
 
Microchip / Electronic ID
Microchip / Electronic ID resources

View all resources related to Microchip/Electronic ID.
 
Occupational Hazards
Request for information from practitioners regarding phosphine gas poisoning AVMA Member area

In early September, the AVMA was contacted by an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officer with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and asked to distribute a request. They are seeking information about phosphine poisoning in veterinarians.
 
Policy
AVMA policies

Find the latest AVMA policies, position statements and guidelines.
 
How AVMA policy is made (PDF)
 
Specimen Submission
Required Training for Packaging and Shipping Lab Specimens

In light of some recent audits of veterinary practices by the Federal Aviation Administration relating to how lab specimens are packaged for transportation, AVMA staff has developed a summary of the issue to guide veterinarians.
 
Vaccination
Vaccination resources

Look here for professional resources such as the AVMA Principles of Vaccination and client education materials such as the "What you should know about vaccination" brochure.
 
What to expect after your pet's vaccination

A one-page summary for pet owners of the potential side effects associated with vaccination of pets.