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UNDER REVIEWAAAP guidelines for judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in poultry
The American Association of Avian Pathologists and AVMA both support these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in poultry…
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AABP judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in cattle
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.
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AAEP-AVMA management of Bureau of Land Management wild horses and burros
The AVMA and AAEP have jointly adopted this policy on the management of BLM wild horses and burros.
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AAFP/AAHA antimicrobial stewardship guidelines
The antimicrobial stewardship guidelines in companion animals are designed to aid practicing veterinarians in choosing appropriate antimicrobial…
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AAHA-AVMA canine preventive healthcare guidelines
All dogs should have a veterinary examination at least annually. For many dogs, more frequent visits may be appropriate.
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AAHA-AVMA feline preventive healthcare guidelines
All cats should have a veterinary examination at least annually. For many cats, more frequent visits may be appropriate.
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AASV basic guidelines of judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in swine
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians and AVMA both support these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in pork production.
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Acclimation certificates/statements
Acclimation certificates/statements are used to allow airlines to ship dogs and cats when the airline cannot guarantee compliance with
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Accredited veterinarian utilization and program resources
The AVMA supports the concept of utilizing USDA accredited veterinarians to assist in state and federal disease control or eradication programs and to…
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Addressing the role of veterinary medicine in human health care following catastrophes involving mass human casualty
Veterinarians are increasingly serving an integral role in emergency and disaster response and management.
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Adverse event reporting
AVMA encourages continued development and strengthening of adverse event reporting systems.
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Advocating for necessary veterinary medical therapy
The AVMA supports animal care policies that allow for judicious use of safe and effective antimicrobial therapies or other …
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Agriculture inspections at points of entry
The AVMA urges the Department of Homeland Security to dramatically increase agricultural inspections at points of entry, in order to protect the…
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American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) judicious use of antimicrobials guidelines
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Equine Practitioners.
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American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners’ (AASRP) stewardship guidelines
As defined by the AVMA, antimicrobial stewardship refers to the actions veterinarians take individually and as a profession to preserve the…
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UNDER REVIEWAminoglycoside use in cattle and small ruminants
The AVMA does not support extralabel use of aminoglycosides in cattle or small ruminants.
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Animal abuse and animal neglect
The AVMA recognizes that veterinarians may observe cases of animal abuse or neglect as defined by federal or state laws, or local ordinances.
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Animal agriculture manure management
The AVMA recognizes that animal manure represents a benefit to sustainable agricultural systems when stored and applied correctly and a risk when…
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Animal fighting
The AVMA condemns fighting events involving animals in which injury or death is intended. The AVMA supports the enforcement of laws against the use…
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Animal health information standards (Informatics)
The AVMA supports standardized health information systems such as Systemized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED), Health Level 7 (HL7), Logical…
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Animal disease control program supervision
All animal disease control and eradication programs should be under the direction and supervision of
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Animal-assisted interventions: Definitions
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…
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Animals used in entertainment, shows, and for exhibition
The AVMA supports the humane and ethical use of animals in spectator events, shows, exhibitions, motion pictures, and television in accord with…
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Annual meeting of the voting members of the AVMA
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…
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Annual rabies vaccination waiver
AVMA recognizes some animals might require a waiver from mandated rabies vaccination because the vaccination may endanger the animal's life or a…