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Maine imposes emergency rules regarding salmon virus
Maine imposes emergency rules regarding salmon virus The infectious salmon anemia virus has been identified in 12…
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Missourians to vote on rules for large-scale dog breeders
Missourians will vote Nov. 2 on a ballot initiative that would create tougher rules for dog breeders with more than 10 breeding dogs,, including a…
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New Jersey granting CE credits for volunteer services
A new law in New Jersey allows veterinarians to earn continuing education credits by providing free services for low-income, animal shelters, or…
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Broad exclusions leave husbandry undefined
Legislation introduced in Texas would define an undetermined amount of livestock care as "husbandry" outside the scope of veterinary medicine, and…
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Groups debate who should perform reproductive services
Dr. Vince J. Collison would not be in favor of hiring a nonveterinarian to perform ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis or embryo transfers in his practice.
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Initiative, legislation compete to set hen housing standards
A ballot initiative in Washington state would outlaw use of cages that limit behaviors of egg-laying hens and cages that stack hens
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Food safety
The AVMA supports appropriate educational, legislative, and regulatory measures to assure that foods of animal origin are safe and wholesome. AVMA…
State-based waste disposal resources
Waste is regulated at the federal and state levels. In general, state regulations supersede federal regulations in that they may be more stringent.
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Dog and cat population management
Dog and cat population management is a complex animal welfare problem, with many contributing factors.
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UNDER REVIEWImportation and interstate movement of wildlife, aquatic, and non-native animals
The AVMA recommends regulations governing the importation and interstate movement of wildlife, aquatic, and non-native animal species when there is…
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Model dog and cat control ordinance
The AVMA's Model Dog and Cat Control Ordinance is a guide for legislators and other government officials involved in developing animal control…
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APHIS may change swine disease programs
A proposal from federal animal health officials would have states develop swine health plans as part of a national program to
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Veterinary marijuana?
Most Americans see marijuana as a legitimate medical treatment for some human disease conditions.
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Small changes are helping to meet travel rules
Dr. Dave Sjeklocha’s business has made small changes in how it ships dairy bull calves in response to new livestock identification rules.
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Taking the Pulse
This year marks the 20th anniversary of National Veterinary Technician Week. In that short amount of time, the profession has evolved in several…
Backyard Poultry: Know the Legalities Regarding Treatment Options
Even if a goose, chicken or other poultry is kept as a pet, it is classified and regulated as a food animal species by the FDA.
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Growing member value
The new AVMA Strategic Plan aims to increase member satisfaction by focusing on objectives such as protecting and enhancing the lifelong value of the…
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Delegates to deliberate on independent accreditation of colleges
The AVMA House of Delegates will deliberate this month on resolutions calling for the Association to establish an independent entity to accredit…
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AVMA considers revising policy on feral cats
The AVMA is considering revisions to its policy on “Free-roaming Abandoned and Feral Cats” in hopes of building consensus among stakeholders.
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Below the surface of anesthesia-free dentistry
The American Veterinary Dental College, AVMA, and American Animal Hospital Association state that dental cleanings should be performed under
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Idaho veterinary teaching center closing
The University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences announced that it will shutter the Caine Veterinary Teaching Center
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Old, new deputy CEO see AVMA moving profession forward
What kept Dr. Elizabeth A. Curry-Galvin on the staff of the AVMA for two decades?
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Q&A with Adrian Hochstadt
Adrian Hochstadt, incoming deputy chief executive officer of the AVMA, answers questions from JAVMA News.
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Fighting a market failure
Debt among veterinary college graduates is rising at a faster pace than salaries, and the current 2:1 ratio of educational debt to
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Technicians to revamp credentialing system, title
Veterinary technicians are adept at educating clients, but now they’re banding together to take on a greater task that requires informing the public…