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.

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…

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

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

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

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 mechanical aids to direct livestock movement should be used properly. Use of aids should be secondary to good facility design…

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

The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) position statement on Management of Mares Used in the Pregnant Mare Urine …

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…

The AVMA endorses the implantation of electronic identification in companion animals and equids and supports standardization in materials, procedures,…

Army veterinarians provide health care for government-owned animals and for animals of individuals authorized military privileges, with an emphasis on

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Model Veterinary Practice Act (MVPA) is intended to serve as a set of guiding principles for those…

Model Dog and Cat Ordinance; guide for legislators and government officials involved in developing animal control ordinances.