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

The AVMA condemns fighting events involving animals in which injury or death is intended. The AVMA supports the enforcement of laws against the use…

The AVMA, as a medical authority for the health and welfare of animals, offers the following eight integrated principles for developing and evaluating…

The AVMA recognizes that castration and dehorning of cattle are important for human and animal safety when cattle are used for agricultural purposes. …

The American Veterinary Medical Association urges all appropriate agencies and stakeholders to develop, implement, and maintain contingency plans

The AVMA condemns declawing captive exotic and other wild indigenous cats for nonmedical reasons.

All veterinarians have a professional and ethical obligation to address the issue of dog bites in the United States. Veterinarians are obligated to be…

The AVMA opposes ear cropping and tail docking of dogs when done solely for cosmetic purposes.

The AVMA does not support the use of electroimmobilization for animal restraint. Literature Reviews: Welfare Implications of…

The AVMA is not opposed to the euthanasia of unwanted animals or those unfit for adoption, when conducted by qualified personnel, using appropriate…

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

The AVMA supports the use of best practices when transporting animals and therefore opposes the use of double-decked trailers to transport equines.

The AVMA recognizes the importance of NARMS as a valuable resource for information on resistance monitoring of bacterial isolates from animals, animal…

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

The AVMA opposes the use of conventional, unmodified steel jawed leghold traps. Legitimate science and management practices that necessitate the…

The AVMA encourages the USDA to continue to partner with state animal health officials, federal and state animal public health officials, the cattle…

The AVMA encourages the use of alternatives to live animals for precollege classroom instruction. While the AVMA recognizes that exposure to animals…

The AVMA strongly supports zoonotic disease education programs targeted to physicians, allied health professionals, veterinarians, and other

Statement of Position - Veterinarians, animal control agencies, and animal welfare organizations have a common bond in the

The American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Equine Practitioners support a ban on the use of action devices and…

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

Brucella canis infection is a common disease of dogs, which can result in reproductive failure, diskospondylitis, or uveitis.

​The AVMA will promote the inclusion of an AVMA representative to the U.S. delegation to the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

An owner’s attachment to an animal extends beyond death. Sensitive handling of animal remains is important.