This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.

This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.

This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.

This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.

The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association endorse this statement on continuous monitoring of…

Judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials is a core principle of the broader goal of antimicrobial stewardship.

Aquatic animal veterinarians should use all therapeutants, including antimicrobials, judiciously to restore aquatic animal health, ensure continued…

Laying hen housing systems must provide feed, water, light, air quality, space, and sanitation that promote good health and welfare for the hens.

Lead in the environment is a health risk to people, pets, livestock, and wildlife.

The AVMA cannot stand quietly when any characteristic is used as a basis of discrimination.

AVMA encourages interstate recognition of licenses/credentials of veterinarians/veterinary technicians officially responding to state-declared…

Any regulatory prohibition of extralabel drug use in animals should be science-based and as limited in scope as possible, consistent with protecting…

Permanent, unique identification of animals and premises is essential for tracing origin and destination of livestock to protect the nation’s…

​The AVMA believes that mechanical aids to direct livestock movement should be used properly. Use of aids should be secondary to good facility design…

The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' position statement on Management of Mares Used in the Pregnant Mare Urine…

The AVMA condemns the use of hog rings or other devices placed around the teeth to prevent cribbing in horses and encourages research to understand…

The AVMA endorses the implantation of electronic identification in companion animals and equids and supports standardization in materials, procedures,…

Veterinary services performed by Army veterinarians are an important benefit for service members and their families, and will be provided across the…

The AVMA Model Veterinary Practice Act is intended to serve as a set of guiding principles for those who are, or will be, preparing or revising a…

The AVMA's Model Dog and Cat Control Ordinance is a guide for legislators and other government officials involved in developing animal control…

This resource can serve as a guide for legislators and other government officials involved in developing legislation and regulations to assure…

The AVMA advocates for funding to develop and maintain infrastructure for a comprehensive National Animal Health Laboratory Network so that the U.S.…

The AVMA recognizes the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) as a comprehensive resource for information on antimicrobial…

The AVMA supports the National Poultry Improvement Plan.

The AVMA recognizes the importance of and supports the need for national surveillance for zoonotic diseases of public health importance in animals and…