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AVMA's role in international activities
The AVMA will assume a leadership role in promoting the interests of its members in the forums and policy development processes of international…
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Beak trimming
Beak trimming of poultry should be practiced only when necessary to prevent feather pecking and cannibalism. Only trained and monitored personnel…
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Best management practices for pharmaceutical disposal
Best management practices for pharmaceutical disposal.
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Breeding/Transportation Bans
AVMA opposes prohibitions on breeding/transportation of zoo/aquaria animals with negative consequences animals.
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Brucellosis policy
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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Canine 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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CEI roadmap for environmental leadership priorities
The goal of AVMA's Committee on Environmental Issues (CEI) is to provide leadership to the AVMA on environmental issues that may impact animal health,…
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Client Requests for Prescriptions
Recommendations offered as a guide to prescribing and client purchases
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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 Measures to Control Chlamydophila psittaci Infections Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds (Avian Chlamydiosis)
The AVMA endorses the 2017 Compendium of Measures to Control Chlamydophila psittaci Infections Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds (Avian…
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Compendium 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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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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Complementary, 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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Compounding from unapproved (bulk) substances in non-food animals
Compounding of drugs from unapproved (bulk) substances for use in animals is currently illegal under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the…
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Compounding from unapproved (bulk) substances in food animals
Compounding of drugs from unapproved (bulk) substances for use in animals is currently illegal under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the…
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Conflict of interest policy for AVMA Officers and District Directors
AVMA Officers and District Directors (collectively referred to as "Directors") must act at all times in the best interests of the AVMA.…
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Conservation of wild animals
The AVMA is an organization that serves as an advocate for animals and animal health.
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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