The American Association of Avian Pathologists and AVMA both support these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in poultry…

The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.

This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).

The antimicrobial stewardship guidelines in companion animals are designed to aid practicing veterinarians in choosing appropriate antimicrobial…

All dogs should have a veterinary examination at least annually. For many dogs, more frequent visits may be appropriate.

All cats should have a veterinary examination at least annually. For many cats, more frequent visits may be appropriate. The AVMA and the American…

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians and AVMA both support these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in pork production.

Acclimation certificates/statements are used to allow airlines to ship dogs and cats when the airline cannot guarantee compliance with

The AVMA supports the concept of utilizing USDA accredited veterinarians to assist in state and federal disease control or eradication programs and to…

AVMA encourages authorities to address licensing, liability, policy and other issues to adequately recognize and validate the opportunity and benefits…

The AVMA encourages veterinarians to report adverse events, and encourages continued development and strengthening of adverse event reporting systems.

The AVMA supports animal care policies that allow for judicious use of safe and effective antimicrobial therapies or other …

The AVMA urges the Department of Homeland Security to dramatically increase agricultural inspections at points of entry, in order to protect the…

The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

The AVMA has endorsed these antimicrobial stewardship guidelines developed by the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners.

The AVMA does not support extralabel use of aminoglycosides in cattle or small ruminants due to the substantial risk for violative residues in food…

The AVMA recognizes that animal manure represents a benefit to sustainable agricultural systems when stored and applied correctly and a risk when…

All animal disease control and eradication programs should be under the direction and supervision of

The AVMA condemns fighting events involving animals in which injury or death is intended. The AVMA supports the enforcement of laws against the use…

Veterinarians may observe cases of suspected animal abuse or neglect. The AVMA encourages state legislation that supports veterinarians who report…

The AVMA supports standardized health information systems that contribute to interoperability, One Health information exchange, research, and other…

The AVMA recognizes that the human animal bond is important to client and community health. The human animal bond has existed for thousands of years…

The AVMA supports the humane and ethical use of animals in spectator events, shows, exhibitions, motion pictures, and television in accord with…

In accordance with AVMA Bylaws (Article III, Section 1), the Board of Directors has determined that the annual meeting of the voting members of the…

Waivers of rabies vaccination should only be issued with approval from the appropriate public health authorities upon recommendation from a licensed…