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Model animal welfare curriculum in the works
The AVMA will lead a collaborative effort to develop a model animal welfare curriculum for veterinary schools and colleges with funding help from the…
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Global conference aimed at implementing animal welfare standards
DeHaven addresses veterinarians on their role in animal welfare
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USDA/APHIS animal welfare program
The AVMA supports enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act to protect animals used for nonagricultural research, testing, teaching, or exhibition.
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AVMA tackles animal welfare legislation
In the next year, the AVMA will spend a substantial amount of time lobbying for animal welfare issues.
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Animal welfare division adds Kuca
Dr. Sharon Kuca joined the AVMA staff in late August as an assistant director of the Animal Welfare Division.
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Animal welfare, state advocacy initiatives approved
Arriving at an approach to animal welfare that balances philosophic vision and emerging science with practical application was a challenge the AVMA…
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Students assessed on their animal welfare knowledge
The 13th annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging/Assessment Contest was held Nov. 23-24, 2013.
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Students’ animal welfare knowledge tested
The 14th annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging/Assessment Contest was held Nov. 22-23, 2014, at Michigan State University.
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A veterinary conversation about animal welfare
An intraprofessional summit on animal welfare titled “Can You Hear Me Now? The Conversation” is set for Nov. 14-15 at the Westin O’Hare in Rosemont,…
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Proposed animal welfare council sent for review
The recommendation proposing establishment of a Council on Animal Welfare has been referred to the newly approved Animal Welfare
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Patterson-Kane joins AVMA Animal Welfare Division
Emily Patterson-Kane, PhD, has accepted the position of animal welfare scientist in the AVMA Animal Welfare Division.
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Symposium brings together leaders in animal welfare
The AVMA and AAVMC co-sponsored a symposium, titled "Swimming with the Tide," that focused on animal welfare in veterinary medical education and…
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Zoo animal welfare focus of 2002 forum
Executive Board coverage Zoo animal welfare focus of 2002 forum The fall 2002 AVMA Animal Welfare…
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Change in topic for 2003 Animal Welfare Forum
The annual AVMA Animal Welfare Forum provides an opportunity for open discussion of current animal welfare issues among veterinarians
Animal welfare assessments: Test your knowledge
Interactive quizzes test your animal welfare assessment skill - based on scenarios from the AVMA Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest.
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Ongoing funding provided for Animal Welfare Forum
To ensure that the AVMA Animal Welfare Forum continues beyond 2001, the Executive Board approved a recommendation from the Animal Welfare Committee to
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Laboratory animal advocate recognized with AVMA Animal Welfare Award
For nearly 70 years, Dr. Nathan R. Brewer has worked to effect change in laboratory animal welfare
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Group of awards spotlights commitment to animal welfare
Three AVMA Excellence Awards recognizing achievements in animal welfare and human-animal interaction have been joined under a new umbrella to help…
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AVMA debuts animal welfare Web section
To help veterinarians and the general public understand the complexity and passion behind animal welfare issues, the AVMA has launched a Web section…
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Animal welfare contest taps virtual opportunities
The annual AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest is moving online this year. That’s good news for AVMA members interested in earning CE credits in…
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Important animal welfare bill approved by Congress
Following years of advocacy by the AVMA, lawmakers and animal welfare advocates, the U.S. House and Senate have unanimously approved landmark animal…
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Award recognizes Loew's influence on animal welfare
A highlight of the Animal Welfare Forum was presentation of the annual AVMA award