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AVMA policies encourage recycling
Does the AVMA have a stance on recycling in private veterinary practice? Some members have called to ask.
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AVMA policy opposing cosmetic procedures reaffirmed by HOD
AVMA policy on "Ear Cropping and Tail Docking of Dogs" remains intact after the AVMA House of Delegates disapproved changes to its wording.
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New AVMA policy: Animal carcasses not an immediate risk
A new AVMA policy indicates carcasses of animals that die of injuries, particularly during mass natural disasters, do not pose immediate health risks…
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Ear crop, tail dock policy not a radical departure, AVMA says
It isn't often the AVMA is on the receiving end of kudos from the Humane Society of the United States.
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Delegates to consider revised AVMA ear crop, tail dock policy
Resolutions about a potential addition to the AVMA House of Delegates advisory panel, use of random-source animals, judicious use of antimicrobials,…
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Some pet policies revisited
Veterinarians are more strongly encouraged to scan pets and horses for electronic identification devices because of a policy
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Feral cat policy amended for consistency
Wording about mandatory spaying or neutering of cats was taken out of the AVMA policy "Free-Roaming Abandoned and Feral Cats" on Executive Board…
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Policy review ranges from rabies to referrals
The AVMA Executive Board examined several AVMA policies during its June meeting,including ones related to scientific testing activities,
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HOD revises antimicrobials in livestock feeds policy
Several AVMA Bylaws amendments and policy proposals were on the agenda for the second regular winter session of the House of Delegates, which convened…
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Veterinarians: quiet contributors to nation's policy
Food safety, small-business tax relief, and animal well-being during air travel. The AVMA has had something to say to Congress on all these issues.
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White House developing policy on waters, coasts
Federal authorities are working on a broad stewardship plan for oceans, U.S. coasts, and the Great Lakes.
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Welfare group to push for science-based policy, practices
The University of California created a council of animal health experts intended to advise policymakers and animal agriculture
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Disposing of expired drugs: a matter of policy - January 1, 2001
posted on December 15, 2000 INSURANCE INFORMATION Group Health and Life Insurance Trust NOTE: As of July 2009, the AVMA has specific Best…
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One Health Summit and study setting stage for policies, initiatives
A recent summit and an upcoming study will help the One Health Commission and other advocates of the one-health concept in developing policies and…
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AVMA encourages veterinarian-client-patient relationships in Internet prescribing and Web business
AVMA encourages veterinarian-client-patient relationships in Internet prescribing and Web business The policy that…
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AVMA Answers: Balancing the AVMA budget
Did the AVMA Executive Board cut costs in the 2010 budget partly to prevent an increase in member dues?
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AVMA: Mandatory spay/neuter a bad idea
The Animal Welfare Committee recommended the changes to the policy, which reads, in part, as follows: "The AVMA does not support regulations or…
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Aquatic animal health measures approved
A change in AVMA policy encourages the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to help fund
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Share your story on 'I am AVMA'
Everyone has a story to tell, and the AVMA is giving members a chance to tell their own.
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Swaying voters, influencing legislation
AVMA State Public Policy Symposium addresses legislative, court, public opinion battles
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Head of Afghan Veterinary Association learns from AVMA
For nearly three weeks in April, the AVMA hosted Dr. Said Gul Safi, president and CEO of the Afghan Veterinary Association.
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AVMA science fellows get down to business
The 2009-2010 AVMA Congressional and Executive Branch Science Fellows have been placed.
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Polices revised, reaffirmed, rescinded
The Executive Board approved revisions to the following AVMA policies:
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Proposed Amendments to the AVMA Bylaws
In compliance with Bylaws Article XV, the following amendments are submitted.
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AVMA addresses international presence
International promotion of AVMA standards and recognition of veterinarians' importance in food trade were among issues