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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 considers revising policy on free-roaming, owned cats
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider a resolution to revise the AVMA policy “Free-roaming, Owned Cats” during its regular annual session, Aug.…
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AVMA revises policy on feral cats to encourage collaboration
The AVMA has revised its policy on “Free-roaming Abandoned and Feral Cats” to encourage collaboration among veterinarians, humane groups, and wildlife…
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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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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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Board considers antimicrobial committee, adjusts policies
The AVMA may create a committee focused on developing policies on antimicrobial resistance and administration.
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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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Drugs, biologics, procedures topics of new or adjusted policies
The AVMA changed policies related to prescriptions, biologics, reproductive technologies, aquaculture beyond state waters, and surgical procedures…
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Board sends HOD a policy on responsible pet breeding
This January, the AVMA House of Delegates will consider adopting an animal welfare policy stating the AVMA’s opposition to the breeding of dogs, cats,…
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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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House of Delegates will reach out to AVMA members by email
Representatives of state VMAs in the AVMA House of Delegates soon will be reaching out to AVMA members by email.
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AVMA broadens candidate pool for executives
A nonveterinarian could become the AVMA’s CEO or second in command, provided the other of those positions is filled by a veterinarian.
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AVMA’s global, diversity activities could expand
Nearly four years ago, the AVMA created a position to coordinate the Association’s foreign affairs and promote diversity within the veterinary…
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AVMA persuades Petco to adjust ads’ messaging
A recent advertising campaign by Petco raised the hackles of veterinarians after it touted a 7-Point Pet Care Check by groomers.
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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 board chair not bound by tradition
Dr. John de Jong has flipped the script on standard operating procedures for the AVMA Board of Directors.