This page present the AVMA policy on state and local legislative proposals to restrict or prohibit certain veterinary procedures.

The AVMA believes that state legislatures and local municipalities should defer to the professional judgment of veterinarians when considering…

The AVMA supports appropriate funding for the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) annually.

Support for Veterinary Extension and Outreach Services

Antimicrobials are necessary tools for protecting animal health and wellbeing.

The AVMA recommends that surgery for the correction of an injury not be grounds for disqualification of an animal from shows and obedience trials,.

AVMA does not advocate for the instruction of NONVETERINARY students in surgical procedures.

The AVMA supports the Swine Health Improvement Plan pilot program.

Castration of swine can help control aggressive behavior and improve the palatability of pork by eliminating most boar taint (an odor found in the…

The AVMA recommends the use of procedures and practices that reduce or eliminate pain associated with tail docking and teeth clipping.

The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) policy on "Tail Alteration in Horses."

The AVMA opposes routine tail docking of cattle. Current scientific literature indicates that routine tail docking provides no benefit to the animal,…

Telemedicine is the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications regarding a patient's clinical health…

The human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors that are essential…

Preamble Recent research is demonstrating various benefits of companion animals to people's well-being, personal growth, and quality of life. In…

Preamble There is much research now available to prove that companion animals can add to the quality of life of the humans to whom they may provide…

Given the scientific and medical evidence proving the beneficial effects to human health and well being arising from interactions with companion…

Service, assistance and therapy animals provide help, support, and comfort for people. Veterinarians have a role in assisting in selecting the right…

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) supports the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service Public…

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) supports the recruitment and retention of veterinarians in the Federal Government to build a…

The AVMA recommends that emergency management organizations include veterinarians in the planning process and response operations. The health of

AVMA strongly recommends that veterinarians, legislators, state veterinary medical boards, and state pharmacy boards work together to create practical…

The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' position on therapeutic medications in non-racing performance horses.

The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' policy on therapeutic medications in racehorses.

The AVMA recognizes that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses enforcement discretion in the oversight of certain pet food claims. Even though…