The AVMA does not condone the use of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration number for any purpose other than to provide…

Induced molting of commercial layer chickens must be a carefully monitored and controlled procedure.

Consistent with current scientific literature and the conclusions of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the AVMA recognizes that animals…

The AVMA supports research in inherited disorders to better educate the veterinary profession and breeders on minimizing disorders in companion animal…

AVMA supports appropriate integrated pest management (IPM) programs and practices.  IPM includes the coordinated use of pest and environmental…

The AVMA endorses the concept and continued development of an Integrated Animal Emergency Preparedness and Response Program at the national, state,…

Find definitions and program criteria for internships and residencies, as well as residency requirements.

Johne's is a disease of significant economic importance to cattle and small ruminants.

Historically, immunization practices and vaccination protocols have contributed to significantly reduce the incidence of many life-threatening…

Responsible and judicious use of antimicrobials is in the best interests of both animal health and human health.

The AVMA-FVE-CVMA recognize that sentient animals are capable of pain and suffering, deserving consideration and respect.

At the time of graduation, veterinarians must have the basic scientific knowledge, skills, and values to be a full member of the veterinary…

The AVMA, CVMA and FVE developed this joint statement on continuous monitoring of antimicrobial use and resistance.

Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease of mammals that is endemic in many countries.

Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the essential role of veterinarians in protecting animal, human, public, and environmental health—A global public…

Position Statement When the decision is reached to use antimicrobials for therapy, veterinarians should strive to optimize therapeutic efficacy and …

Judicious Therapeutic Use of Antimicrobials in Aquatic Animal Medicine

Laying hen housing systems must provide feed, water, light, air quality, space and sanitation that promote good health and welfare for the hens.…

The AVMA recognizes that lead in the environment is a health risk to people, pets, livestock, and wildlife.

Veterinarians are compassionate, trustworthy and highly educated people.

AVMA encourages interstate recognition of licenses issued to veterinarians and credentials issued to veterinary technicians officially responding to…

Any regulatory prohibition of extralabel drug use in animals should be science-based and should be as limited in scope as possible, consistent

The AVMA believes that permanent, unique identification of animals and premises is essential for tracing origin and destination of all livestock,

​The AVMA believes that mechanical aids to direct livestock movement should be used properly. Use of aids should be secondary to good facility design…

The AVMA condemns the use of hog rings or other devices placed around the teeth to prevent cribbing in horses and encourages research to understand…