Acclimation certificates/statements are used to allow airlines to ship dogs and cats when the airline cannot guarantee compliance with requirements of…

The AVMA supports the sustained commitment of all responsible state and federal agencies to continue appropriate and timely actions to control and

All aspects of veterinary medicine should be held to the same standards, including complementary, alternative and integrative veterinary medicine,…

The AVMA endorses the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians' 2017 Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with…

The AVMA encourages research and education to enhance understanding of how climate change impacts animal, human, and ecosystem health.

Induced molting of commercial layer chickens must be a carefully monitored and controlled procedure, with special attention paid to flock health,…

Veterinary services performed by Army veterinarians are an important benefit for service members and their families, and will be provided across the…

To help ensure adequate availability of veterinary drugs, the AVMA supports increased funding of the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine for the NADA…

The AVMA supports the worthwhile work of veterinary not-for-profit and tax-exempt clinics and hospitals, and believes they should comply with…

The AVMA strongly recommends periodic review of federal guidance on disaster preparedness, response and recovery to improve support for animal owners…

The FDA uses enforcement discretion in overseeing certain pet food claims. While many of these could legally be considered drugs, certain claims are…

The human grieving process after a pet's death is similar to that experienced by people who have lost a family member or close friend. View AVMA's…

State and local associations, colleges, and departments of veterinary science should include in CE programs a representative offering of subjects on…

The AVMA supports research to discover and develop safe and efficacious drugs, vaccines, biologicals, and medical devices that benefit animals and…

Veterinary extension and outreach services play a vital role to protect the health and wellbeing of animals, contribute to public health, and…

The AVMA recommends using swine castration procedures and practices that reduce or eliminate pain, including the use of approved or AMDUCA-permissible…

The AVMA supports enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act to protect animals used for nonagricultural research, testing, teaching, or exhibition.

Use of animals in research, testing and education is a privilege that carries unique professional, scientific and moral obligations, and ethical…

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

AVMA recommends that NIH expand opportunities for veterinarians and veterinary students to take part in scientific education and training, research…

TSEs are important diseases worldwide. The AVMA encourages research and dissemination of scientific knowledge about them; and supports surveillance,…

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a component of One Health, and the AVMA supports science-based integrated pest management programs and practices…

Microorganisms in prepared pet food and treats may cause serious illness in pets that eat them as well as people who handle the food and treats.…

Regenerative medicine holds promise in treating a variety of diseases, yet questions remain. The AVMA supports the continued scientific development of…

The AVMA is concerned with animal welfare, husbandry, infectious diseases, public health and safety, and environmental impacts associated with…