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UNDER REVIEWBrucellosis
The AVMA supports the sustained commitment of all responsible state and federal agencies to continue appropriate and timely actions to control and
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Canine brucellosis
Brucella canis infection is a common disease of dogs, which can result in reproductive failure, diskospondylitis, or uveitis.
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UNDER REVIEWCanine devocalization
Canine devocalization should only be performed by qualified, licensed veterinarians as a final alternative to euthanasia after behavioral…
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Castration and dehorning of cattle
The AVMA recognizes that castration and dehorning of cattle are important for human and animal safety when cattle are used for agricultural purposes. …
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Codex Alimentarius Commission
The AVMA will promote the inclusion of an AVMA representative to the U.S. delegation to the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
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Colleges/schools of veterinary medicine infrastructure funding
The AVMA supports sufficient federal and state funding to build infrastructure and provide ongoing support for faculty and programs dedicated to…
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Companion animal care guidelines
Preface The following are general guidelines for the proper care and humane treatment of animals in nonagricultural facilities, such as humane…
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Companion animal spay-neuter programs
Guidelines for veterinarians who participate in companion animal spay-neuter programs.
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Comparative medicine and translational research
Comparative medicine studies the similarities and differences in biology among animals to enhance the understanding of mechanisms of human and animal…
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Compendium of veterinary standard precautions for zoonotic disease prevention in veterinary personnel
The AVMA recognizes as a resource the Compendium of Veterinary Standard Precautions for Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Veterinary Personnel which…
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UNDER REVIEWCompendium of measures to prevent disease associated with animals in public settings
The AVMA endorses 2017 Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings promulgated by the NASPHV
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UNDER REVIEWComplementary, alternative, and integrative veterinary medicine
The AVMA believes that all aspects of veterinary medicine should be held to the same standards, including complementary, alternative and integrative…
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Compounding from unapproved (bulk) substances
This policy has been rescinded. The AVMA has two new policies on compounding from unapproved substances:
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Conservation of wildlife
The AVMA recognizes the vital role of wildlife in the Human-Animal-Environment complex and that wildlife conservation is most effectively addressed…
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Contingency planning for animal emergencies
The American Veterinary Medical Association urges all appropriate agencies and stakeholders to develop, implement, and maintain contingency plans
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Creation and use of genetically modified animals as research models
It is the position of the American Veterinary Medical Association that the creation of new genetic-based knowledge through basic genetic research and…
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Dangerous animal legislation
The AVMA supports dangerous animal legislation by state, county, or municipal governments provided that legislation does not refer to specific breeds…
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Declawing captive exotic and wild indigenous cats
The AVMA condemns declawing captive exotic and other wild indigenous cats for nonmedical reasons.
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Declawing of domestic cats
Declawing of domestic cats should be considered only after attempts have been made to prevent the cat from using its claws destructively or when its…
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Delivery of veterinary services by not-for-profit/tax-exempt organizations
Veterinary not-for-profit and tax-exempt clinics and hospitals provide access to important medical and surgical services for animals owned by the…
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UNDER REVIEWDevelopment of emerging disease agent biologics
Although the AVMA recognizes the need to protect intellectual property, the failure of researchers to share isolates of emerging agents with other
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Dietary supplement health and education act of 1994
The AVMA supports the Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine's position that the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of…
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Disaster/Emergency pet sheltering preferences
The AVMA recommends use of the cohabitation sheltering model (sheltering as a family unit) during disasters and emergencies involving companion…
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Disinfectants for foreign and emerging animal diseases
The AVMA strongly advocates for and supports the securing and maintaining of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 18 exemptions