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Policy covers food irradiation
The Executive Board approved revisions to an AVMA policy now renamed Food Irradiation
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Emergency preparedness is subject of two policy statements
After considerable discussion, the Executive Board approved a recommendation from the AVMA Committee on Disaster and Emergency
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Veterinary leaders support science-based OIE animal welfare policies
International veterinary leaders have sent letters to the Office International des Epizooties expressing their support for a science-based approach
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AVMA revises principles of ethics, ethics position statements
The Executive Board updated AVMA policies regarding medical ethics and client payment, telephone consulting, and caring for the pets of indigent…
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What is compounding? Dr. Elizabeth Curry-Galvin,assistant directorof the AVMA Division of Scientific Activities, responds:
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Meet the 2003-2004 Class of AVMA/AVMF Congressional Science Fellows
Posted on June 1, 2003 Bringing veterinary intelligence to the policy-making table The AVMF Congressional Science Fellowship Selection…
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Chaddock heads AVMA Washington office
Dr. Michael Chaddock has accepted the post of director of the AVMA Governmental Relations Division in Washington, D.C.
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World poultry congress enriches AVMA convention
More than 750 veterinarians and scientists from around the world with specialties in poultry diseases
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Public health initiatives garner AVMA support
Several public health initiatives aimed at education, surveillance, food safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration will move forward with AVMA…
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Meeting links AVMA with state legislators
Posted on August 15, 2003 Members of the National Conference of State Legislatures, a bipartisan organization serving legislators and staff of…
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AVMA designates Executive Branch Fellowship
This means that it is anticipated beginning in 2004, one of the fellows will work for a federal agency
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AVMA recommits to National Pet Week for 2004
The AVMA will be participating in National Pet Week next year
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AVMA weighs in on antimicrobial use in food animals-again
In the interest of promoting science-based decisions, the Executive Board approved a position statement on the approval and
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AVMA GRD adds three assistant directors, PAC/grassroots coordinator
Three veterinarians with backgrounds as diverse as biomedical ethics, business, and law have joined the AVMA in Washington, D.C.
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AVMA sets its legislative agenda for 108th Congress
Bills address animal drugs, economics of the profession, and health insurance
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AVMA board opposes five of six resolutions delegates will vote on in July
board members recommended that the House of Delegates disapprove all but one of six resolutions at its July session
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Board approves two AVMAPAC proposals, refers other to HAC
The AVMA Political Action Committee Policy Board submitted three recommendations to the Executive Board
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AVMA sets priorities for 108th Congress
The Executive Board has designated four bills as warranting active pursuit of passage.
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Ergonomics guidelines adopted for veterinary practice
The Executive Board has adopted Ergonomic Guidelines for Veterinary Practice as an AVMA policy statement.
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AAEP issues genetic defects statement
The AAEP recently issued a statement supporting the intent of the AVMA's policy on the surgical correction of genetic defects
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FDA seeks to clear up confusion about compounding
Posted on October 1, 2003 Agency announces new compliance policy guide on compounding drugs for use in animals The Food and Drug Administration…
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Pet health insurance statement revised
Posted on June 13, 2003 The AVMA Executive Board approved revisions recommended by the Council on Veterinary Service to the pet health insurance…
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Fairhall joins GHLIT as executive manager
Gail Fairhall, PhD, joined the staff of the AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust as the new executive manager on Oct. 4.