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Distinction between the process of board-certification and earning a certificate
Distinction Between the Process of Board-Certification and Earning a Certificate
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UNDER REVIEWDocking of lambs' tails
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.
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Dog bite prevention
All veterinarians have a professional and ethical obligation to address the issue of dog bites in the United States. Veterinarians are obligated to be…
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UNDER REVIEWDog and cat population management
Dog and cat overpopulation has historically been a complex animal welfare problem in the United States, with many contributing factors.
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UNDER REVIEWDonkey skin trade
The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' policy on the donkey skin trade, which reads as follows:
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Ear cropping and tail docking of dogs
The AVMA opposes ear cropping and tail docking of dogs when done solely for cosmetic purposes.
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Education and training in food safety, security and defense for veterinary medical professional and paraprofessional students
The AVMA recommends that the state and federal entities develop and expand training programs for veterinary students in the area of food safety,…
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Electroimmobilization of non-fish species
The AVMA does not support the use of electroimmobilization for animal restraint. Literature Reviews: Welfare Implications of…
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UNDER REVIEWElephant guides and tethers
The AVMA condemns the use of guides to puncture, lacerate, strike or inflict harm upon an elephant. Elephant guides are husbandry tools that consist…
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Embryo transfer and advanced reproductive technology procedures
Embryo transfer and advanced reproductive technology procedures are functions of veterinary practice.
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Emotional support animals
Emotional support animals provide therapeutic benefits that alleviate symptoms or effects, or provide emotional support to a disabled individual
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Environmental responsibility is a One Health issue
The AVMA supports environmental responsibility
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Establishment and use of veterinary clinical studies committees
Policy on Veterinary Clinical Studies Committees
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Euthanasia of animals that are unwanted or unfit for adoption
The AVMA is not opposed to the euthanasia of unwanted animals or those unfit for adoption, when conducted by qualified personnel, using appropriate…
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Extractive industries
AVMA supports objective scientific research on extractive industries’ impacts on animal health, foods of animal origin, and the
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Extralabel use of medicated feeds, including veterinary feed directive drugs, for minor species
The AVMA recommends that FDA CVM amend the Compliance Policy Guide 615.115 to accommodate extra label use of medicated feeds
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UNDER REVIEWFederal guidance on integrating animal issues into emergency issues
The AVMA strongly recommends the appropriate Federal organizations and Congress periodically review and update as needed the Federal guidance
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Feral swine
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".
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Food safety
Veterinarians have a vital role in advancing and maintaining food safety for the benefit of society.
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Foot and mouth disease
Foot-and-mouth disease, widely known as FMD, is a severe, highly contagious viral disease and a worldwide concern.
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Foreign animal disease laboratory
The AVMA actively seeks continued adequate Congressional funding for the upgrading, maintenance, operation, or rebuilding of the United States'…
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Free-roaming abandoned and feral cats
The AVMA encourages and supports actions to eliminate the problem of free-roaming abandoned and feral cats. As a result of irresponsible societal…
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Free-roaming, owned cats
The AVMA encourages veterinarians to educate clients and the public about the dangers associated with allowing cats free-roam access to the
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UNDER REVIEWFunding of the New Animal Drug Application (NADA) approval process*
To help ensure adequate availability of veterinary drugs, the AVMA supports increased Congressional funding of the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine…
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Genetic modification of animals in agriculture
The American Veterinary Medical Association believes that genetic research