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National surveillance for zoonotic infectious diseases
AVMA policy on surveillance for zoonotic infectious diseases.
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NIH support of biomedical research training for veterinarians
AVMA policy on NIH support of biomedical research training for veterinarians
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Nonhuman primates as assistance animals
The AVMA does not support the use of nonhuman primates as assistance animals.
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Notification to the veterinarian of violative residues in foods of animal origin
The AVMA supports a safe, abundant, and wholesome food supply raised in an environment that enhances public health and animal wellbeing.
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Occupational safety and health
AVMA will continue to maintain an active dialog with OSHA regarding veterinary compliance with OSHA practices, maintain a good understanding of OSHA …
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Opportunities for engagement of U.S. veterinarians in international programs
The AVMA actively encourages programs to expand opportunities for, and improve the education and training of, United States veterinarians to be of…
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Organic foods
The AVMA feels that an organic label should not be interpreted as an assurance of increased food safety.
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Ownership vs Guardianship
The American Veterinary Medical Association promotes the optimal health and welfare of animals.
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UNDER REVIEWOwnership and or possession and appropriate disposition of wild and exotic pet species or their hybrids
Ownership and/or Possession and Appropriate Disposition of Wild and Exotic Pet Species or Their Hybrids
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Pain in animals
Animal pain and suffering are clinically important conditions that adversely affects an animal's quality of life. Drugs, techniques, or husbandry…
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Pasteurized milk ordinance somatic cell count standard
The AVMA supports revision of the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance somatic cell count standard
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Pediatric spay/neuter of dogs and cats
The AVMA supports the concept of pediatric spay/neuter in dogs and cats in an effort to reduce the number of unwanted animals of these species.
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Pesticide application
Veterinarians and regular employees under direct veterinarian supervision should retain current exemptions from certification in order to apply all
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Pet health insurance
AVMA endorses the concept of pet health insurance to help defray cost of care, and encourages veterinary teams to educate clients about its existence.
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Pets in senior, disabled, and multifamily public housing
The AVMA supports amendments to the United States Housing Act of 1937 that provide for ownership of pets in: Public and assisted housing for the…
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UNDER REVIEWPhysical restraint of animals
Humane and safe physical restraint is the use of manual or mechanical means to limit some or all of an animal's normal voluntary movement.
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UNDER REVIEWPosition on canine hybrids
The AVMA recognizes that: a) wild canines crossbred with domestic animals (canine hybrids) are often maintained in captivity as companion animals, for…
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UNDER REVIEWPractice of soring
The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' position on the practice of soring.
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Pregnant sow housing
Pregnant sows are kept in a variety of housing systems. Sow housing and management systems should: Provide every animal access to appropriate food and
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Principles of veterinary medical ethics of the AVMA
All veterinarians are expected to adhere to a progressive code of ethical conduct known as the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (PVME).
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Principles of veterinary data ownership and stewardship
Data ownership and stewardship principles
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Processes for microbial reduction in food
The AVMA supports microbial reduction processes, such as pasteurization, irradiation, and hyperbaric treatment to improve food safety, food quality,…
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Product advertising
Pet food and other product advertising should not lead the public to believe that most veterinarians, or an association of veterinarians, have…
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Public health and regulatory veterinary medicine continuing education
Veterinary medicine is the only profession that routinely operates at the interface of human and animal health.