Distinction Between the Process of Board-Certification and Earning a Certificate

The AVMA recommends that lambs' tails be docked at the level of the distal end of the caudal tail fold and at the earliest age practicable.

All veterinarians have a professional and ethical obligation to address the issue of dog bites in the United States. Veterinarians are obligated to be…

Dog and cat overpopulation has historically been a complex animal welfare problem in the United States, with many contributing factors.

The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' policy on the donkey skin trade, which reads as follows:

The AVMA opposes ear cropping and tail docking of dogs when done solely for cosmetic purposes.

The AVMA recommends that the state and federal entities develop and expand training programs for veterinary students in the area of food safety,…

The AVMA does not support the use of electroimmobilization for animal restraint. Literature Reviews: Welfare Implications of…

The AVMA condemns the use of guides to puncture, lacerate, strike or inflict harm upon an elephant. Elephant guides are husbandry tools that consist…

Embryo transfer and advanced reproductive technology procedures are functions of veterinary practice.

Emotional support animals provide therapeutic benefits that alleviate symptoms or effects, or provide emotional support to a disabled individual

The AVMA supports environmental responsibility

Policy on Veterinary Clinical Studies Committees

The AVMA is not opposed to the euthanasia of unwanted animals or those unfit for adoption, when conducted by qualified personnel, using appropriate…

AVMA supports objective scientific research on extractive industries’ impacts on animal health, foods of animal origin, and the

The AVMA recommends that FDA CVM amend the Compliance Policy Guide 615.115 to accommodate extra label use of medicated feeds

The AVMA strongly recommends the appropriate Federal organizations and Congress periodically review and update as needed the Federal guidance

The AVMA supports the USDA/APHIS definition of feral swine as: "Swine that have lived all (wild) or any part (feral) of their lives free-roaming".

Veterinarians have a vital role in advancing and maintaining food safety for the benefit of society.

Foot-and-mouth disease, widely known as FMD, is a severe, highly contagious viral disease and a worldwide concern.

The AVMA actively seeks continued adequate Congressional funding for the upgrading, maintenance, operation, or rebuilding of the United States'…

The AVMA encourages and supports actions to eliminate the problem of free-roaming abandoned and feral cats. As a result of irresponsible societal…

The AVMA encourages veterinarians to educate clients and the public about the dangers associated with allowing cats free-roam access to the

To help ensure adequate availability of veterinary drugs, the AVMA supports increased Congressional funding of the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine…

The American Veterinary Medical Association believes that genetic research