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 health and welfare of horses and their owners is the primary goal of members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).

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

The Basic Guidelines of Judicious Therapeutic Use of Antimicrobials in cats and dogs are designed to provide information to aid practicing

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

The AVMA invites the American Kennel Club to join in a periodic review of the health requirements of the American Kennel Club's "Rules Applying to…

The AVMA signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the AVMA, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation and the American Red Cross.

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 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

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…

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

Veterinarians must prepare themselves to play a vital role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of the people and the animals involved in human-animal…

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

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