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AVMA Answers: AVMA investment policy
In 2004, the Executive Board adopted an investment policy to better manage investment risk and optimize investment return.
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AVMA to develop charitable giving policy
The Executive Board approved a recommendation from the Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues to develop a policy
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AVMA adopts policy on informed consent
NOTE: As of November 2007, the AVMA discontinued use of the term "informed consent" in matters relating to veterinary medicine replacing it with the…
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AVMA adopts policy on physical restraint of animals
The Executive Board approved a new position statement on the physical restraint of animals recommended by the Animal Welfare
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Wildlife-livestock interactions policy adopted
The AVMA has adopted a policy encouraging government agencies to be guided by science in their policies on interactions between wildlife and…
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Toxicoses policy revised
The Executive Board approved revisions to the AVMA policy Toxicoses.
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AMA adopts one-health policy
The American Medical Association adopted a policy advocating closer ties between human and veterinary medicine, and more dialogue with the AVMA to…
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Revised model policy on harassment online
The Council on Veterinary Service evaluated the AVMA Model Policy on Harassment, which was approved by the House of Delegates in 1995
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State public policy symposium approved for 2009
The AVMA will once again hold a State Public Policy Symposium. The Executive Board approved $32,100 in funding
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Vaccination principles, other policies updated
The Executive Board approved revisions to AVMA policies concerning vaccination, pesticide application, and controlled substances as recommended by the…
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Animal welfare policies revised
The Executive Board approved a series of recommendations from the Animal Welfare Committee, including changes to some animal welfare policies.
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Model rabies control ordinance policy updated
Several revisions were made to the AVMA policy "Model rabies control ordinance," following the Executive Board's
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Paid media consulting policy revised
On recommendation from the Council on Veterinary Service, the Executive Board approved a revised policy on Paid Media Consulting.
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Policy on unapproved new animal drugs as devices passes
The Executive Board approved a policy on unapproved new animal drugs marketed as devices, as defined by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Candidate review committee established, resignations policy revised
The Executive Board acted on a number of recommendations put forward by the Council Selection Task Force.
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Board enhances AVMA visibility
Traveling exhibit, transparency policy, release of data top recommendations
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AVMA approves AAHA's antimicrobial guidelines for dogs
Guidelines developed by the AAHA for the judicious use of antimicrobials in dogs were approved by the Executive Board
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White, Madson accept AVMA staff roles
Dr. Lynne A. White accepted the role of assistant director and Tara Madson, JD, was named state policy analyst
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AVMA congressional fellows placed
AVMA Congressional Science Fellows Ashley N. Shelton and Ellen Carlin have been placed in offices on Capitol
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AVMA to recognize veterinary achievements
Members of the AVMA are invited to nominate qualified recipients for the 2008 AVMA awards, which will be presented at the 145th AVMA Annual…
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Case, Hoang join AVMA Scientific Activities Division
Heather C.F. Case and Christine Hoang joined the AVMA Scientific Activities Division as assistant directors in
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Call issued for nominations to AVMA entities
Nominations are invited for 72 vacancies on AVMA entities and 10 liaison
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Foie gras, microchip database resolutions to be put before AVMA delegates
Foie gras and microchip databases are the subjects of two resolutions AVMA delegates are being asked to vote on when they gather
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AVMA Answers: AVMF makes strides
In 2005, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation faced some conflicts such as the resolution sent to the AVMA House of
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Midyear announcements shift AVMA campaign
Two campaign announcements, halfway through the Association year, have added a new dimension to the AVMA elections