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.

Veterinarians and regular employees under direct veterinarian supervision should retain current exemptions from certification in order to apply all

AVMA endorses the concept of pet health insurance to help defray cost of care, and encourages veterinary teams to educate clients about its existence.

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…

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.

The AVMA recognizes that: a) wild canines crossbred with domestic animals (canine hybrids) are often maintained in captivity as companion animals, for…

The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' position on the practice of soring.

Pregnant sows are kept in a variety of housing systems. Sow housing and management systems should: Provide every animal access to appropriate food and

Data ownership and stewardship principles

All veterinarians are expected to adhere to a progressive code of ethical conduct known as the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (PVME).

The AVMA supports microbial reduction processes, such as pasteurization, irradiation, and hyperbaric treatment to improve food safety, food quality,…

Pet food and other product advertising should not lead the public to believe that most veterinarians, or an association of veterinarians, have…

Veterinary medicine is the only profession that routinely operates at the interface of human and animal health.

AVMA endorses the 2016 Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control developed by the NASPHV.

The AVMA opposes the direct sale or distribution to the consumer of unpasteurized milk or other unpasteurized dairy products.

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…

The American Veterinary Medical Association recognizes and supports the long-standing legal classification of animals as the property of their…

The AVMA supports conservation of natural resources by encouraging green practices including, but not limited to, minimizing waste, reducing energy …

The AVMA encourages the use of sound science to characterize veterinary medical waste hazards, associated risks, and define methods to minimize…

The AVMA urges FDA and USDA to identify a means to regulate all equine plasma products intended for use in horses.

The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) encourages collaboration between its recognized veterinary specialty organizations…

Careful planning is needed to ensure animal welfare, animal/human safety, and avoid disease spread when dogs and cats are transported for purposes of…

The AVMA is opposed to removal or reduction of healthy teeth in nonhuman primates and carnivores, except when required for medical treatment or…

Policy on Removal of Antlers (Velveting)

The Executive Board approved cooperative efforts of the AVMA to work with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service as they reorganize and restructure…