The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in poultry production, developed by the American Association of…

The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners with the Academy of Veterinary Consultants.

This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).

The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and American Animal Hospital Association…

All dogs should have a veterinary examination at least annually. For many dogs, more frequent visits may be appropriate.

All cats should have a veterinary examination at least annually. For many cats, more frequent visits may be appropriate. The AVMA and the American…

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians and AVMA both support these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in pork production.

Acclimation certificates/statements are used to allow airlines to ship dogs and cats when the airline cannot guarantee compliance with requirements of…

USDA-accredited veterinarians are vital to animal and public health.

Veterinarians and veterinary diagnostic laboratories can be supplementary sources of knowledge and skills during a catastrophic event.

The AVMA encourages veterinarians to report adverse events, and encourages continued development and strengthening of adverse event reporting systems.

The AVMA supports animal care policies that allow for judicious use of safe and effective antimicrobial therapies or other medications by…

The AVMA calls for the Department of Homeland Security to increase the scope, intensity, and innovation of agricultural inspections at points of…

The AVMA has endorsed these antimicrobial stewardship guidelines developed by the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

The AVMA has endorsed these antimicrobial stewardship guidelines developed by the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners.

The AVMA does not support extralabel use of aminoglycosides in cattle or small ruminants due to the substantial risk for violative residues in food…

The AVMA supports appropriate efforts and actions to prevent negative environmental impacts from wastes generated by terrestrial or aquatic animal…

All animal disease control and eradication programs should be under the direction and supervision of veterinarians.

The AVMA condemns fighting events involving animals in which injury or death is intended, and recommends that animal fighting be considered a felony…

The AVMA supports standardized health information systems that contribute to interoperability, One Health information exchange, research, and other…

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

Veterinarians may observe cases of suspected animal abuse or neglect. The AVMA encourages state legislation that supports veterinarians who report…

The grieving process when an animal dies is similar to that experienced by people who have lost a family member or close friend. View the AVMA’s…

Animal-assisted interventions should be governed by basic standards, monitored regularly, and staffed by appropriately trained personnel. The health…

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