Antimicrobial Use Policy for Veterinary Practice

These principles can be used to develop antimicrobial stewardship plans in any veterinary practice setting.

The AVMA strongly recommends that veterinarians in concert with clients use the most up-to-date guidelines, treatments, and evidence-based medicine…

The AVMA advocates safe and environmentally responsible disposal of animal carcasses, whether on an individual animal basis or during mass mortality…

The AVMA recognizes that importance of the availability and effectiveness of antimicrobials including medically important antimicrobials

The AVMA recognizes the pressing need to ensure the future health of aquatic animals and the ecosystems that support them. Veterinarians can and…

Licensed, federally accredited veterinarians must be used in aquaculture systems within U.S. waters outside of state jurisdiction. Criteria for…

Assessing the efficacy of analgesics used in veterinary clinical practice requires well-designed and appropriately controlled experimental clinical…

The AVMA, as a medical authority for the health and welfare of animals, offers eight integrated principles for developing and evaluating animal…

The American Veterinary Medical Association ("AVMA") is dedicated to improving animal and human health and to advancing the science and art…

To identify one's diplomate status accurately and responsibly, it's important that board-certified veterinarians use very specific wording. this…

See areas of veterinary responsibility and guidelines on the conduct of horse show veterinarians.

The human grieving process after a pet's death is similar to that experienced by people who have lost a family member or close friend. View AVMA's…

The AVMA recognizes that veterinary medical research is fundamental to the continued advancement of evidence-based veterinary practice.

The AVMA recognizes the value of veterinary technicians as an integral component of veterinary medicine and urges full utilization of veterinary

AVMA recommends that NIH expand opportunities for veterinarians and veterinary students to take part in scientific education and training, research…

The AVMA is committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of veterinary medicine so that we can best serve the animals, the public, and AVMA…

The AVMA guidelines for the euthanasia of animals provide veterinarians guidance in relieving pain and suffering of animals that are to be euthanized.

The AVMA will assume a leadership role in promoting the interests of its members in the forums and policy development processes of international…

AVMA provides definitions for treatment, prevention, and control in the context of antimicrobial use in individual animals or populations of animals.

The AVMA guidelines for the depopulation of animals help members of the veterinary profession make decisions that support animal welfare in emergency…

Beak trimming of poultry should be done only when necessary to prevent feather pecking and cannibalism, and only by trained and monitored personnel.

Best management practices for pharmaceutical disposal.

Disbudding and dehorning of cattle are important for human and animal safety, although they are procedures that cause pain and discomfort. AVMA…

Cattle castration is important to animal and human safety, reduces aggressive behavior, and improves meat quality. The veterinarian of record should…