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Rabies
AVMA endorses the 2016 Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control developed by the NASPHV.
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Raw milk
The AVMA supports laws requiring pasteurization of fluid nonhuman mammalian milk intended for direct sale or distribution to consumers and opposes…
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Raw or undercooked animal-source protein in cat and dog diets
The AVMA discourages the feeding to cats and dogs of any animal-source protein that has not first been subjected to a process to eliminate pathogens…
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Recovery of monetary damages in litigation involving animals
The American Veterinary Medical Association recognizes and supports the long-standing legal classification of animals as the property of their…
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Recycling and resource conservation
The AVMA supports conservation of natural resources by encouraging green practices including, but not limited to, minimizing waste, reducing energy …
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Regulation of equine plasma products
The AVMA urges FDA and USDA to identify a means to regulate all equine plasma products intended for use in horses.
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Regulation of veterinary medical waste
The AVMA encourages the use of sound science to characterize veterinary medical waste hazards, associated risks, and define methods to minimize…
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Relationship of AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations with veterinary specialty organizations in other parts of the world
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) encourages collaboration between its recognized veterinary specialty organizations…
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Relocation of pets for adoption
Careful planning is needed to ensure animal welfare, animal/human safety, and avoid disease spread when dogs and cats are transported for purposes of…
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Removal or reduction of teeth in nonhuman primates and carnivores
The AVMA is opposed to removal or reduction of healthy teeth in nonhuman primates and carnivores, except when required for medical treatment or…
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Reorganize roles of FSIS veterinarians
The Executive Board approved cooperative efforts of the AVMA to work with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service as they reorganize and restructure…
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Reportable disease list
The AVMA supports the development and implementation of a national list of reportable animal diseases.
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Representation to the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)
The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is a scientific nonprofit organization that sets FDA enforceable standards
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Research priorities of the American Veterinary Medical Association
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) represents the veterinary medical profession and, as of 2012, includes more than 82,600 member
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Research dogs and cats adoption
The AVMA supports the adoption of healthy, post-study, research and teaching animals into long-term, private homes as companion animals
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UNDER REVIEWRestriction of veterinary biologics to veterinarians' use
The AVMA supports USDA efforts to restrict veterinary biologics to use by or under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
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Safe transport of pets in motor vehicles
Transport of dogs, loose or tethered, in open cargo areas of motor vehicles is not safe.
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UNDER REVIEWSafe handling of commercially prepared pet food and pet treats
In several instances, commercially prepared pet food and treats have been recalled by manufacturers because of contamination with organisms such as
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Safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically engineered (GE) food
As is the case for all foods, to market genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically engineered (GE) foods, all ingredients must be generally…
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UNDER REVIEWSafety testing
The AVMA supports research to discover and develop safe and efficacious drugs, vaccines, chemicals, and medical devices that benefit humans and…
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Sale of human-label drug products to veterinarians
Because there are a limited number of drugs labeled for use in animals, veterinarians need to have access to human-labeled
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UNDER REVIEWService animals
Service animals are animals trained to assist people with disabilities in the activities of normal living. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)…
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Shipment of diagnostic specimens
It is absolutely essential to the conduct of the professional work of veterinarians that animal tissues and other substances for diagnostic purposes…