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

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

The annual meeting of voting members of the AVMA occurs concurrently with the plenary session at the House of Delegates' winter meeting.

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 availability and effectiveness of antimicrobials, including medically important antimicrobials, are important to support the health and welfare of…

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…

The AVMA recognizes the need for sufficient approved therapeutics to facilitate safe and effective prevention, diagnosis, treatment and control of…

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

The AVMA will continue to strengthen its leadership role in international organizations relevant to the Association’s mission and vision.

Commercial poultry beak conditioning, which includes beak trimming, should be practiced only when necessary to prevent feather pecking and…

Preventing disease transmission through the practice of biosecurity is critical to protecting the health and welfare of all species.

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…

The AVMA opposes blanket prohibitions on the breeding and transportation of animals in zoos and aquaria that may have negative consequences for the…

Continued support for disease control efforts toward the ultimate elimination of brucellosis should remain a national priority.

The AVMA strongly discourages the devocalization of dogs because of the surgery's negative impacts on animal welfare. Canine devocalization does not…

The AVMA strongly opposes keeping as pets any hybrids of wild canines crossbred with domestic animals. The AVMA believes that commercial traffic in…

Brucella canis infection is a common disease of dogs that can affect humans and is therefore a One Health issue.

AVMA affirms that veterinarians must be accredited by USDA APHIS in the state in which they practice to complete certificates of veterinary inspection…

The AVMA recognizes the significant health impacts arising from climate change, endorses the World Veterinary Association's position that climate…

The AVMA supports the development, dissemination, and promotion of clinical guidelines as a resource to improve antimicrobial stewardship in…

AVMA will promote inclusion of an AVMA representative in the U.S. delegation to the Codex Alimentarius Commission and appropriate committees and task…

The AVMA supports federal and state funding to build infrastructure and provide ongoing support for faculty and programs to increase human resource…