If an animal meets this definition, it is considered a service animal regardless whether it has been licensed or certified by a government or an…

Veterinarians are urged to review methods of preparing diagnostic specimens with support staff and work with the diagnostic laboratory to ensure they…

This page present the AVMA policy on state and local legislative proposals to restrict or prohibit certain veterinary procedures.

State and local lawmakers should defer to the professional judgment of veterinarians when considering proposals that impact the practice and scope of…

The AVMA supports appropriate funding for the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) annually.

Veterinary extension and outreach services play a vital role to protect the health and wellbeing of animals, contribute to public health, and…

Antimicrobials are necessary tools for protecting animal health and wellbeing. Antimicrobial stewardship is successful only when all partners involved…

The AVMA recommends that procedures to correct injury or deformity for an animal’s welfare not be grounds to disqualify the animal from conformation…

AVMA does not advocate for the instruction of nonveterinary students in surgical procedures.

The AVMA recommends using swine castration procedures and practices that reduce or eliminate pain, including the use of approved or AMDUCA-permissible…

The AVMA supports the Swine Health Improvement Plan pilot program.

The AVMA opposes routine tail docking of cattle. Current scientific literature indicates it provides no benefit to the animal, and it may cause…

The AVMA recommends the use of procedures and practices that reduce or eliminate pain associated with tail docking and teeth clipping of pigs. This…

The AVMA endorses this American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) policy on Tail Alteration in Horses.

The AVMA supports the use of pathogen reduction processes, such as pasteurization, irradiation, high pressure processing, and other science-based…

AVMA is committed to ensuring access to the convenience and benefits afforded by telemedicine, while promoting the responsible provision of…

The AVMA endorses the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations' Geneva Declaration.

The AVMA endorses the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations' Prague Declaration.

The AVMA endorses the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations' Tokyo Declaration.

The AVMA encourages veterinarians to be familiar with the legal status and protections accorded to service, assistance, emotional support, and therapy…

The AVMA recommends that the USDA's Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service take three actions to enhance the recruiting and retention of…

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) supports the recruitment and retention of veterinarians in the Federal Government to build a…

AVMA strongly recommends that veterinarians, legislators, state veterinary medical boards, and state pharmacy boards work together to create practical…

The FDA uses enforcement discretion in overseeing certain pet food claims. While many of these could legally be considered drugs, certain claims are…

Health care decisions for individual horses are the responsibility of the veterinarian, trainer, and owner and must have the best interests of the…