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AVMA passes new policy to encourage humane treatment of captive elephants, appropriate use of training tools
The AVMA issued a new policy offering guidance on the humane treatment and handling of elephants by veterinarians and handlers. [more]
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National Pet Week reminds animal lovers
that 'Pets Jazz up Our Lives'
National Pet Week, May 4-10, celebrates America's more than 172 million companion animals, and the remarkable role they play in improving the quality of our lives. All across the nation, veterinarians, veterinary technicians and others will use this opportunity to educate the public on how pets improve human health, and how pet owners can return the favor. [more]
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New age of 'pocket pet' medicine begins—AVMA grants exotic companion mammal specialty provisional recognition
The AVMA has granted provisional recognition to the first completely new veterinary specialty since 1993. The new specialty will focus on small mammals including rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, mice and other small mammals, commonly known as "pocket pets." [more]
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Dr. Patricia Wohlferth-Bethke hired by AVMA to oversee Veterinary Career Center
As part of its continuous effort to improve and enhance the quality of its career center and student programs, the AVMA has hired Dr. Patricia L. Wohlferth-Bethke as an assistant director in the Membership and Field Services (MFS) Division. [more]
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AVMA opens online resource to general public
Launched earlier this month as a members-only benefit, the AVMA has opened access to its AVMA Collections to the general public, expanding the public's ability to tap into cutting edge and up-to-date veterinary medical information. [more]
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Animal welfare judging competition adds veterinary student division
For the first time, veterinary students participated in the Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Competition, highlighting the increased attention veterinarians are receiving for their role in ensuring animal welfare. [more]
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Dr. Larry G. Dee and Dr. Thomas F. Meyer join AVMA Executive Board
The AVMA will install two new AVMA Executive Board members at its annual convention in New Orleans on July 23—Dr. Larry G. Dee of Hollywood, Fla., elected to represent District IV, and Dr. Thomas F. Meyer of Vancouver, Wash., elected to represent District XI. [more]
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AVMA applauds new state laws that make dog fighting a felony everywhere in the United States
The AVMA is pleased to announce that dog fighting is now a felony everywhere in the United States. Last week, Wyoming made dog fighting a felony, the 50th state in the country to do so. [more]
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AVMA urges outlawing trafficking of chimps, monkeys and nonhuman primates as pets
 Dr. Jane Goodall and Dr. Gail Golab |
Citing concerns about the spread of disease and injury, inhumane treatment of animals, and ecological damage, Dr. Gail Golab, PhD, DVM, director of the AVMA Animal Welfare Division, spoke on the dangers of nonhuman primates kept as pets before a subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources. [more]
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