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| Animal Welfare |
Animal welfare overview
Use these resources to find out the how the AVMA and the veterinary profession work to support animal welfare. |
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Animal welfare policy statements
Find AVMA policy statements related to animal welfare. |
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AVMA Animal Welfare brochure |
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AVMA responses to issues
Read AVMA responses to animal welfare issues. |
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2009 AVMA Convention Opening Ceremony controversy
The Opening Ceremony for the 2009 AVMA Convention will include a motivational presentation by the Pike Place Fish Market fishmongers. The presentation centers on teamwork and positive workplace attitudes, and includes a fish tossing demonstration. This elicited a strong reaction from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PeTA). |
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California Proposition 2
Get detailed information about this ballot initiative, which would require that egg-laying hens, veal calves, and pregnant sows have room enough to lie down, stand, turn around, and fully extend their limbs, without touching another animal or the sides of their enclosure, effective 2015. |
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Dog bite prevention
The AVMA provides many helpful resources for the media as well as for the public. |
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Euthanasia, AVMA Guidelines on (PDF) |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find answers to frequently asked questions on animal welfare topics. |
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Guest column in the American Association of Bovine Practitioners newsletter by AVMA Executive Vice President Dr. Ron DeHaven (PDF) |
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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. |
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Unwanted Horse Coalition releases national survey results |
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| Antimicrobials, Guidelines for Judicious Therapeutic Use of |
| General Guidelines |
| • Antimicrobials, Judicious Therapeutic Use of |
| 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 |
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| Biosecurity |
Biosecurity updates
Find the latest biosecurity news, research and other updates related to the veterinary profession. |
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| Drugs |
| AVMA statement regarding rumors of misuse of veterinary drugs |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 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." |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Microchip / Electronic ID |
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| Policy |
AVMA policies
Find the latest AVMA policies, position statements and guidelines. |
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| 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. |
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