Antimicrobial Use Policy for Veterinary Practice

The following principles can be used to develop antimicrobial stewardship plans in any veterinary practice setting.

AVMA policy on antiparasitic resistance

The AVMA advocates safe and environmentally responsible disposal of animal carcasses, whether on an individual animal basis or during mass mortality…

The AVMA recognizes that importance of the availability and effectiveness of antimicrobials including medically important antimicrobials

The AVMA recognizes the pressing need for effective actions to ensure the future health of aquatic animals and ecosystems

The practice of veterinary medicine is required for the health and welfare of aquatic animals in U.S. waters outside of state jurisdiction.

The assessment of the analgesic efficacy and potency of a variety of pharmaceutical agents for use in veterinary clinical practice is an important…

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

The American Veterinary Medical Association ("AVMA") is dedicated to improving animal and human health and to advancing the science and art…

In order to maintain an organizational framework for board certification, the AVMA established the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) to…

See areas of veterinary responsibility and guidelines on the conduct of horse show veterinarians.

The AVMA recognizes that the veterinary medical profession is uniquely qualified to provide the highest quality science-based clinical services

The AVMA recognizes the value of veterinary technicians as an integral component of veterinary medicine and urges full utilization of veterinary

Statement of Position - Veterinarians, animal control agencies, and animal welfare organizations have a common bond in the

The AVMA guidelines for the euthanasia of animals provide veterinarians guidance in relieving pain and suffering of animals that are to be euthanized.

The AVMA will assume a leadership role in promoting the interests of its members in the forums and policy development processes of international…

Antimicrobial stewardship can be achieved whether the intent is prevention, control, or treatment.

The AVMA guidelines for the depopulation of animals help members of the veterinary profession make decisions that support animal welfare in emergency…

The AVMA is committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the profession of veterinary medicine so that we can best serve the animals, the…

Research has shown that the human grieving process following a pet's death is similar to that experienced by people who have lost a family member or…

The AVMA strongly supports and affirms the recognition by the National Institutes Health (NIH) of the role of veterinarians as scientists, educators,…

Beak trimming of poultry should be practiced only when necessary to prevent feather pecking and cannibalism. Only trained and monitored personnel…

Best management practices for pharmaceutical disposal.

AVMA opposes prohibitions on breeding/transportation of zoo/aquaria animals with negative consequences animals.