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AVMA adjusts declaw, antimicrobial policies
AVMA policy now states that cat owners should be able to decide whether to seek an onychectomy for their cats
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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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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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Policy says dental procedures should be done under anesthesia
The AVMA House of Delegates voted July 25 to approve revisions to the AVMA policy “Veterinary Dentistry” including addition of a statement that dental…
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AVMA launches resources on animal travel and transport
The AVMA has developed new Web resources to help the public and the profession be aware of, and comply with, regulations for moving animals.
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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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AVMA PLIT transforms brand, expands outreach
The AVMA PLIT recently conducted a research study of its policyholders and other AVMA members to gain insights into their liability and business…
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AVMA seeks to host student researchers, poultry scientists
Upcoming AVMA annual conventions could feature a student research symposium and the Poultry Science Association.
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AVMA governance reform team resigns
The eight-member AVMA committee responsible for implementing governance reforms resigned the same day the House of Delegates approved structural…
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AVMA congressional fellows take posts on Capitol Hill
Members of the newest class of AVMA Congressional Science Fellows have received their congressional office placements, the Association announced in…
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AVMA welcomes two assistant directors
Dr. Kendall Houlihan and certified veterinary technician Laura Lien joined the AVMA staff as assistant directors in the Animal Welfare and the…
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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
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AVMA names 2014-2015 congressional fellows
The three veterinarians chosen to participate in the 2014-2015 AVMA Congressional Science Fellowship Program were announced in May.
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Proposed Amendments to the AVMA Constitution and Bylaws
Proposed Amendments to the AVMA Constitution and Bylaws n compliance with Constitution Article X and Bylaws…
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Specialty organizations granted continued AVMA recognition
The AVMA has granted continued recognition to 22 veterinary specialty organizations
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The next AVMA vice president
In addition to choosing a president-elect, the AVMA House of Delegates will elect a new vice president during its regular annual session this July in…
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Meet our new AVMA/AVMF Congressional Science Fellows
The AVMF is pleased to announce the 2002-2003 AVMA/AVMF Congressional Science Fellows.
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AVMA continues to work with FDA on antimicrobials
The AVMA intends to give the Food and Drug Administration feedback on licensing and oversight requirements in newly proposed veterinary feed directive…
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Leaving AVMA to lead examination board
Dr. Heather Case left the AVMA in late June to become executive director of the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
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Board, HAC lobby for MUMS bill, AVMA priorities
This April the AVMA Executive Board and House Advisory Committee arrived in Washington, D.C., for their biennial visit.
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AVMA co-sponsoring NAS study to promote veterinary involvement
The demand for trained, qualified laboratory animal veterinarians far exceeds the supply
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House to discuss antimicrobials, spay-neuter; not governance tweak
The AVMA House of Delegates will deliberate Jan. 10 on three new AVMA policies on antimicrobial use in companion animal practice
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AVMA wins World Veterinary Day Award
The AVMA has received the 2014 World Veterinary Day Award for developing an online hub about animal welfare.
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New AVMA director passionate about education
Dr. Karen Martens Brandt took on the position Feb. 10; she was promoted from her job as an assistant director in the same division
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NCVEI directors reappointed
The Executive Board amended the AVMA policy on appointment of AVMA volunteer directors of the National Commission