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(February 5, 2010)


AVMA calls for stronger animal disease traceability system



In response to a statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today, the AVMA is reaffirming its call for a strong, national animal disease traceability program to help maintain and improve the health of U.S. livestock. [more]



(February 1, 2010)



AVMA seeks leaders for new task force, Vision Commission



The AVMA is looking for volunteer leaders to fill positions on two important new boards: the Task Force on AVMA Programs for Students and Recent Graduates and the AVMA 20/20 Vision Commission. [more]



(January 25, 2010)



February is Pet Dental Health Month



It is estimated that 80 percent of people brush their teeth every day, but far fewer pet owners do the same for their pets. Pet Dental Health Month, celebrated every February, teaches pet owners proper dental hygiene is equally as important for their pets. [more]



(January 25, 2010)



AVMA supports proposal calling for more wildlife and zoo veterinarians



The AVMA today announced its support of newly introduced federal legislation that will help bolster the nation's supply of veterinarians specializing in the care of wildlife and zoo animals. [more]



(January 20, 2010)



U.S. Veterinarians join coalition to help Haiti



The AVMA and AVMF have joined a coalition of other animal health and welfare groups to help address the ongoing humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti following the January 12 earthquake that devastated the country. [more]



(December 11, 2009)



Kiss a frog? Veterinarians say "No."



In the movies, kissing a frog can result in a prince. But, as the disclaimer often says, "Do not try this at home." [more]


 
Experts discuss complex nature of animal welfare at symposium

AVMA issues statement about importance of upcoming international animal welfare symposium

AVMA/AAVMC International Symposium to address veterinarians' roles in animal welfare

Issues in
the News
Roll Call (PDF), one of Capitol Hill's premier newspapers, profiles 2008-2009 AVMA Congressional Fellow Dr. Whitney Miller, discussing the transition from veterinary school to working for Congress.

Food Supply Veterinary Medicine
We are at a crossroads. Americans are demanding, now more than ever, healthy and wholesome food, and there aren't enough veterinarians on the front lines helping to make sure their expectations are met.

· Web page highlights need for more food animal veterinarians


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