The AVMA supports the sustained commitment of all responsible state and federal agencies to continue appropriate and timely actions to control and

Brucella canis infection is a common disease of dogs, which can result in reproductive failure, diskospondylitis, or uveitis.

Canine devocalization should only be performed by qualified, licensed veterinarians as a final alternative to euthanasia after behavioral…

The AVMA recognizes that castration and dehorning of cattle are important for human and animal safety when cattle are used for agricultural purposes. …

​The AVMA will promote the inclusion of an AVMA representative to the U.S. delegation to the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

The AVMA supports sufficient federal and state funding to build infrastructure and provide ongoing support for faculty and programs dedicated to…

Preface The following are general guidelines for the proper care and humane treatment of animals in nonagricultural facilities, such as humane…

Guidelines for veterinarians who participate in companion animal spay-neuter programs.

Comparative medicine studies the similarities and differences in biology among animals to enhance the understanding of mechanisms of human and animal…

The AVMA recognizes as a resource the Compendium of Veterinary Standard Precautions for Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Veterinary Personnel which…

The AVMA endorses 2017 Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings promulgated by the NASPHV

The AVMA believes that all aspects of veterinary medicine should be held to the same standards, including complementary, alternative and integrative…

This policy has been rescinded. The AVMA has two new policies on compounding from unapproved substances:

The AVMA recognizes the vital role of wildlife in the Human-Animal-Environment complex and that wildlife conservation is most effectively addressed…

The American Veterinary Medical Association urges all appropriate agencies and stakeholders to develop, implement, and maintain contingency plans

It is the position of the American Veterinary Medical Association that the creation of new genetic-based knowledge through basic genetic research and…

The AVMA supports dangerous animal legislation by state, county, or municipal governments provided that legislation does not refer to specific breeds…

The AVMA condemns declawing captive exotic and other wild indigenous cats for nonmedical reasons.

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…

Veterinary not-for-profit and tax-exempt clinics and hospitals provide access to important medical and surgical services for animals owned by the…

Although the AVMA recognizes the need to protect intellectual property, the failure of researchers to share isolates of emerging agents with other

The AVMA supports the Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine's position that the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of…

Disabled livestock must be handled humanely.

The AVMA recommends use of the cohabitation sheltering model (sheltering as a family unit) during disasters and emergencies involving companion…

The AVMA strongly advocates for and supports the securing and maintaining of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 18 exemptions