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

The AVMA supports the sustained commitment of all responsible state and federal agencies to continue appropriate and timely actions to control and

Canine devocalization should only be performed by qualified, licensed veterinarians as a final alternative to euthanasia after behavioral…

Brucella canis infection is a common disease of dogs, which can result in reproductive failure, diskospondylitis, or uveitis.

​The AVMA will promote the inclusion of an AVMA representative to the U.S. delegation to the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

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

View general guidelines for the care and humane treatment of animals in nonagricultural facilities such as shelters, pet stores, boarding kennels,…

Every animal, regardless of its ownership, should receive quality veterinary and surgical care.

Comparative medicine studies the similarities and differences in biology among animals to enhance the understanding of mechanisms of human and animal…

The AVMA endorses the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians' 2017 Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with…

The AVMA endorses the Compendium of Veterinary Standard Precautions for Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Veterinary Personnel developed by the National…

All aspects of veterinary medicine should be held to the same standards, including complementary, alternative and integrative veterinary medicine,…

The AVMA recognizes the vital role of wildlife in the human-animal-environment complex and that wildlife conservation is most effectively addressed…

The AVMA considers contingency planning for all-hazard emergency incidents involving animals, including agricultural, companion, research, wildlife,…

Creation and use of genetically modified animals for investigating diseases affecting animals and people should not be needlessly restricted and…

The AVMA supports dangerous animal that does not refer to specific breeds or classes of animals.

The AVMA condemns declawing captive exotic and other wild indigenous cats for nonmedical reasons.

The AVMA discourages elective declawing of cats and supports non-surgical alternatives, respecting the veterinarian’s right to use professional…

The AVMA supports the worthwhile work of veterinary not-for-profit and tax-exempt clinics and hospitals, and believes they should comply with…

Although the AVMA recognizes the need to protect intellectual property, the failure of researchers to share isolates of emerging agents with other

The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, which defines dietary supplements for use in humans, does not apply to products intended for…

Disabled livestock must be handled humanely. View AVMA's policy on disabled livestock.

The AVMA recommends use of the cohabitation sheltering model (sheltering as a family unit) during disasters and emergencies involving companion…

The AVMA strongly advocates for and supports the securing and maintaining of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 18 exemptions

The AVMA only recognizes as specialists those veterinarians certified by a board or college recognized by the AVMA American Board of Veterinary…