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Zoonotic disease education
The AVMA strongly supports zoonotic disease education programs targeted to physicians, allied health professionals, veterinarians, and other
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UNDER REVIEWWithdrawal of FDA approval for animal drug products
Loss of an animal drug product can have adverse effects on animal health, animal welfare and food safety. Before withdrawing approval of an animal…
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Veterinary ergonomic guidelines
The AVMA Government Relations Division alerted the Council on Veterinary Service (CoVS) in 2001, that regulations concerning Ergonomics may be…
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Veterinary involvement in marine mammal health and welfare
The AVMA encourages the use of appropriately experienced and qualified veterinarians to optimize the health and welfare of marine mammals, including…
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Veterinary dentistry
The performance of veterinary dentistry and oral medicine and surgery is part of the practice of veterinary medicine...
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Veterinary diagnostic laboratory funding
The AVMA encourages ongoing congressional funding and support to continue to enable maintenance of surge capacity as well as improvements, validation,…
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Veterinary foresight and expertise in antimicrobial discussions
The AVMA should be at the forefront of discussions that may impact drug availability, such as regulatory changes in veterinary oversight
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Veterinary end-of-life care
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recognizes that clients facing terminal illness in companion animals may desire veterinary…
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Veterinary internships disclosure outline
Personnel and Caseload # Full time diplomates in each specialty area in direct support of internship program. Part time diplomates in each…
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Veterinary opportunities in CDC public health training programs
The AVMA supports the continued participation of veterinarians in CDC’s public health training programs.
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Veterinary student loans and scholarships
The AVMA recognizes the increasing burden of educational debt on new graduates, and supports innovative methods to achieve student
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UNDER REVIEWVeterinary facility occupational risks for pregnant workers
Although scientific data concerning the reproductive health effects of many occupational exposures is limited,
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Veterinary internships guidelines
Internships should prepare veterinarians for high-quality service in practice or advanced specialty training. These guidelines establish reasonable…
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Veterinary compounding
Compounding is the customized manipulation of a drug by a veterinarian, or by a pharmacist upon the prescription of a veterinarian, to meet the needs…
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Veterinarians practicing aquatic animal medicine
The practice of veterinary medicine encompasses aquatic animals, including aquatic livestock and pets. Aquatic animal veterinarians in the United…
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Veterinarian-client-patient relationship
The veterinarian-client-patient relationship is the basis for veterinary care. To establish such a relationship these conditions must be satisfied.
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Veal calf management
Individual housing during the neonatal period facilitates sanitation, disease control and individual attention for observation and treatment.…
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MEMBERS ONLYVaccination of wolf hybrids – Position of the AVMA-PLIT
Vaccinating of wolf hybrids has become a topic of concern for veterinarians as a result of their increasing popularity as companion animals.
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UNDER REVIEWVaccination principles
Vaccines protect patients by providing a level of resistance to a disease beyond their innate immune status. Each aspect of vaccine efficacy and…
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Use of animals in precollege education
The AVMA encourages the use of alternatives to live animals for precollege classroom instruction. While the AVMA recognizes that exposure to animals…
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Use of aquatic animal therapeutic agents
The AVMA recognizes the need for sufficient approved therapeutics to facilitate safe and effective prevention, diagnosis, treatment and control of…
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Use of electro-muscular disruption devices (EMDDs) on animals
EMDDs (including stun guns and devices known by trade name TASER®) should not be used on any animal for routine capture or restraint.
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Use of horses in urban environments
The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' policy on the use of horses in urban environments.