Animal Welfare

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• AVMA reaffirms commitment to host Pike Place Fish Market educational program

    (12 June 2009)

  
  
• AVMA supports annual vision checkup for service animals

    (30 April 2009)

  
  
• AVMA calls for increased veterinary oversight in meat production; cites USDA audit report initiated after Hallmark/Westland recall

    (11 December 2008)

  
  
• AVMA revises policy on ear cropping and tail docking

    (26 November 2008)

  
  
• AVMA responds to alleged abuse of turkeys at West Virginia farm

    (20 November 2008)

  
  
• AVMA: Veterinarians need to be included in Proposition 2 implementation

    (05 November 2008)

  
  
• Dr. Gail Golab, head of AVMA Animal Welfare Division, becomes first U.S. veterinarian credentialed in animal welfare

    (30 September 2008)

  
  
• Allegations of cruelty at an Iowa pig farm

    (17 September 2008)

  
  
• AVMA issues statement on California Proposition 2

    (26 August 2008)

  
  
• AVMA passes groundbreaking animal welfare policies

    (21 July 2008)

  
  
• Study: 9/11 dogs suffered few health effects

    (2 July 2008)

  
  
• Guiding the way toward fewer unwanted pets

    (1 July 2008)

  
  
• AVMA condemns abuse of cattle shown in new video

    (25 June 2008)

  
  
• AVMA launches animal welfare Web section to provide hub for programs and information

    (05 June 2008)

  
  
• AVMA discourages use of conventional leghold traps, sets guidelines for humane trapping

    (20 May 2008)

  
  
• Revised AVMA policy on castrating and dehorning cattle provides additional guidance for managing pain

    (12 May 2008)

  
  
• AVMA opposes use of double-deck trailers for transporting horses and other equines

    (12 May 2008)

  
  
• AVMA passes new policy to encourage humane treatment of captive elephants, appropriate use of training tools

    (6 May 2008)

  
  
• Animal welfare judging competition adds veterinary student division

    (21 March 2008)

  
  
• AVMA applauds new state laws that make dog fighting a felony everywhere in the United States

    (12 March 2008)

  
  
• AVMA urges outlawing trafficking of chimps, monkeys and nonhuman primates as pets

    (11 March 2008)

  
  
• Allegations of cruelty at California slaughterhouse

    (31 January 2008)

  
  

Animal Health

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Companion Animals

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• AVMA's Easter and springtime tips for pet owners

    (09 April 2009)

  
  
• America's #1 companion gets respect the CATalyst 2009 Top 10 Cat-Friendly Cities

    (27 March 2009)

  
  
• February is National Pet Dental Health Month

    (4 February 2009)

  
  
• FDA continues to receive complaints about chicken jerky products

    (24 December 2008)

  
  
• AVMA congratulates Obama family for making adoption of new first-family dog a serious, careful decision

    (20 November 2008)

  
  
• AVMA launches "Chew on This" podcast series on food safety

    (19 November 2008)

  
  
• AVMA: Obama family should use care when selecting the First-Family dog

    (07 November 2008)

  
  
• Veterinarians say good hygiene, common sense key to healthy pets and families

    (07 October 2008)

  
  
• Pit bulls, pigs and barracudas: AVMA calls on McCain and Obama to help keep America's animals healthy

    (15 September 2008)

  
  
• Latest AVMA podcast features Fourth of July pet safety tips

    (25 June 2008)

  
  
• Is tap water safe for your dog?

    (01 June 2008)

  
  
• Veterinarians, pediatricians and postal workers team up to reduce incidence of dog bites

    (14 May 2008)

  
  
• National Pet Week reminds animal lovers that 'Pets Jazz up Our Lives'

    (1 May 2008)

  
  
• New age of 'pocket pet' medicine begins—AVMA grants exotic companion mammal specialty provisional recognition

    (24 April 2008)

  
  
• Coming to the defense of cats

    (15 February 2008)

  
  
• AVMA reminds pet owners during Pet Dental Health Month that pets suffer with dental health problems, too

    (12 February 2008)

  
  
• Visit the American Animal Hospital Association Web site
  
• Visit the Association of Avian Veterinarians Web site
  
• Visit the American Association of Feline Practitioners Web site
  

Animal Health

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Equine

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• Study: Furosemide has health benefits for Thoroughbred racehorses

    (29 June 2009)

  
  
• Find related articles in the Journal of the AVMA
  
• Visit the American Association of Equine Practitioners Web site
  

Animal Health

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Food Animals

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• World conference shines spotlight on critical importance of aquaculture

    (21 May 2009)

  
  
• Weaving a Web for food safety

    (18 February 2009)

  
  
• Lack of funding forces closure of food supply safety program

    (02 October 2008)

  
  
• AVMA addresses livestock health issues before U.S. Congress

    (25 September 2008)

  
  
• Allegations of cruelty at an Iowa pig farm

    (17 September 2008)

  
  
• Pit bulls, pigs and barracudas: AVMA calls on McCain and Obama to help keep America's animals healthy

    (15 September 2008)

  
  
• AVMA testifies on antimicrobial resistance before Senate committee

    (24 June 2008)

  
  
• AVMA declares preliminary victory on farm bill provisions

    (14 May 2008)

  
  
• Shortage of veterinarians has "makings of a crisis"

    (08 February 2008)

  
  
• Find related articles in the Journal of the AVMA
  
• Visit the American Association of Avian Pathologists Web site
  
• Visit the American Association of Bovine Practitioners Web site
  
• Visit the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners Web site
  
• Visit the American Association of Swine Practitioners Web site
  

Public Health

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• AVMA applauds U.S. House of Representatives for introducing veterinary public health legislation

    (30 June 2009)

  
  
• National Dog Bite Prevention Week—prevention is the best cure for dog bites

    (15 May 2009)

  
  
• Flu outbreak: There's more than one doctor in the house

    (04 May 2009)

  
  
• AVMA advises consumers that pork and pork products are safe for consumption

    (29 April 2009)

  
  
• Human cases of swine flu reported in U.S.

    (24 April 2009)

  
  
• Dr. Michael B. Cates takes leadership role on AVMA's One Health Joint Steering Committee

    (24 April 2009)

  
  
• AVMA testifies before Congress on animal identification systems, urges mandatory NAIS

    (11 March 2009)

  
  
• Rockefeller Foundation bestows grant to fund National One Health Commission

    (05 March 2009)

  
  
• AVMA testifies at Senate hearing on GAO veterinary shortage report

    (26 February 2009)

  
  
• Food safety program receives emergency funding from stakeholders, still at risk of closure

    (09 February 2009)

  
  
• AVMA urges veterinarians to support National Animal Identification System

    (18 December 2008)

  
  
• Veterinarians stress importance of handwashing

    (08 December 2008)

  
  
• AVMA launches "Chew on This" podcast series on food safety

    (19 November 2008)

  
  
• Veterinarians say good hygiene, common sense key to healthy pets and families

    (07 October 2008)

  
  
• Lack of funding forces closure of food supply safety program

    (02 October 2008)

  
  
• Pit bulls, pigs and barracudas: AVMA calls on McCain and Obama to help keep America's animals healthy

    (15 September 2008)

  
  
• World Rabies Day reminder -- vaccinate pets

    (26 August 2008)

  
  
• JAVMA Special Report: AVMA One Health Initiative Task Force Report calls for World Health through Collaboration

    (15 July 2008)

  
  
• AVMA declares preliminary victory on farm bill provisions

    (14 May 2008)

  
  
• Calling for more veterinarians

    (24 January 2008)

  
  
• Visit the American Association of Food Hygiene Veterinarians Web site
  
• Visit the National Association of Federal Veterinarians Web site
  

AVMA

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• Coming to Seattle: Veterinary convention a menagerie of opportunity

    (2 July 2009)

  
  
• Dr. Janis H. Audin, JAVMA Editor-in-Chief Emeritus dies after a lengthy battle with a long-term illness

    (23 April 2009)

  
  
• President Obama introduces Canine in Chief

    (14 April 2009)

  
  
• America's veterinarians headed to Seattle for summer convention

    (01 April 2009)

  
  
• AVMA, AVMF, Red Cross enter agreement to coordinate animal rescue efforts and programs

    (25 March 2009)

  
  
• AVMA Ed goes live

    (01 December 2008)

  
  
• AVMA congratulates President-elect Obama, highlights key issues

    (12 November 2008)

  
  
• AVMA remembers Dr. Ronald Davis, a 'One Health' visionary

    (10 November 2008)

  
  
• Survey shows—Veterinarians really like their jobs and are a pretty happy bunch

    (29 October 2008)

  
  
• AVMA Congressional Fellows placed in Senate offices

    (20 October 2008)

  
  
• AVMA membership survey shows association leadership, membership well aligned in goals and values

    (16 October 2008)

  
  
• AVMA New Orleans convention succeeds

    (20 August 2008)

  
  
• Dr. Larry R. Corry becomes 2008 AVMA president-elect

    (30 July 2008)

  
  
• Drs. David McCrystle and Douglas G. Aspros elected AVMA Executive Board chair and vice chair

    (30 July 2008)

  
  
• Cook takes the helm as president of the American Veterinary Medical Association

    (22 July 2008)

  
  
• Platinum Partner Program shines for industry and AVMA

    (19 July 2008)

  
  
• Learn what's hot in New Orleans at the 145th AVMA Annual Convention

    (17 July 2008)

  
  
• AVMA hires Sheila Saldeen as a Medical Writer in the Communications Division

    (11 July 2008)

  
  
• AVMA Collections highlights disaster preparedness

    (3 July 2008)

  
  
• AVMA hires Kim Michael-Lee to lead Business Division

    (17 June 2008)

  
  
• AVMA hires Derrick Hall in the Membership & Field Service Division

    (12 June 2008)

  
  
• AVMA hires Ilana Forbes as a state policy analyst

    (05 June 2008)

  
  
• Dr. Patricia Wohlferth-Bethke hired by AVMA to oversee AVMA Veterinary Career Center

    (23 April 2008)

  
  
• AVMA opens online resource to general public

    (9 April 2008)

  
  
• Dr. Larry G. Dee and Dr. Thomas F. Meyer join AVMA Executive Board

    (17 March 2008)

  
  
• AVMA and Banfield Charitable Trust honor "Future Vets"

    (28 January 2008)

  
  
• AVMA House of Delegates holds first annual winter meeting

    (14 January 2008)

  
  

Other

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• AVMA celebrates World Veterinary Day

    (24 April 2009)

  
  
• AVMA supports USDA investigation into alleged misuse of veterinary licenses

    (05 February 2009)

  
  
• Internet scam promises pets, but fails to deliver

    (05 January 2009)

  
  
• AVMA remembers Dr. Ronald Davis, a 'One Health' visionary

    (10 November 2008)

  
  
• America's veterinarians congratulate U.S. congressman-elect Dr. Kurt Schrader

    (06 November 2008)

  
  
• Veterinary post-grad education has never been so popular -- or controversial

    (15 October 2008)

  
  
• AVMA supports FDA efforts to clarify regulation of genetically engineered animals

    (18 September 2008)

  
  
• Update: Texas veterinarians call for help in aftermath of Hurricane Ike

    (17 September 2008)

  
  
• Texas veterinarians call for help in aftermath of Hurricane Ike

    (13 September 2008)

  
  
• Update: Hurricane Ike spurs preparedness for entire Gulf Coast states

    (11 September 2008)

  
  
• Hurricane Ike spurs preparedness for entire Gulf Coast

    (08 September 2008)

  
  
• Hurricane Gustav response efforts a success in pet evacuation

    (05 September 2008)

  
  
• AVMA offers disaster resources for veterinarians, pet owners as National Preparedness Month begins

    (05 September 2008)

  
  
• Visit the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians Web site
  
• Visit the Web sites of the State Veterinary Medical Associations
  
• Visit the Student AVMA Web site
  
• Visit the State Society for Theriogenology Web site
  
• Visit the Uniformed Services of the United States Web site