The American Association of Avian Pathologists and AVMA both support these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in poultry…

The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.

The AVMA and AAEP have jointly adopted this policy on the management of BLM wild horses and burros.

The antimicrobial stewardship guidelines in companion animals are designed to aid practicing veterinarians in choosing appropriate antimicrobial…

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 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

The AVMA supports the concept of utilizing USDA accredited veterinarians to assist in state and federal disease control or eradication programs and to…

Veterinarians are increasingly serving an integral role in emergency and disaster response and management.

AVMA 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 …

The AVMA urges the Department of Homeland Security to dramatically increase agricultural inspections at points of entry, in order to protect the…

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

As defined by the AVMA, antimicrobial stewardship refers to the actions veterinarians take individually and as a profession to preserve the…

The AVMA does not support extralabel use of aminoglycosides in cattle or small ruminants.

The AVMA recognizes that veterinarians may observe cases of animal abuse or neglect as defined by federal or state laws, or local ordinances.

The AVMA recognizes that animal manure represents a benefit to sustainable agricultural systems when stored and applied correctly and a risk when…

The AVMA condemns fighting events involving animals in which injury or death is intended. The AVMA supports the enforcement of laws against the use…

The AVMA supports standardized health information systems such as Systemized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED), Health Level 7 (HL7), Logical…

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

The AVMA recognizes that the human animal bond is important to client and community health. The human animal bond has existed for thousands of years…

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

In accordance with AVMA Bylaws (Article III, Section 1), the Board of Directors has determined that the annual meeting of the voting members of the…

AVMA recognizes some animals might require a waiver from mandated rabies vaccination because the vaccination may endanger the animal's life or a…