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Turning research into results
Speakers at the Joint International Educational Symposium on Animal Welfare, hosted by the AVMA and Association of American Veterinary Medical…
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Say what?
And when the subject is animal welfare, language reflects deep-seated values about animals and their relationship to man.
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Animal welfare specialty up for consideration
The question of veterinarians' role in animal welfare comes up often in discussion. After all, three phrases in the veterinary oath
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Veterinary profession, animal welfare ethics evolve together
The question of treating animals humanely isn't simply a theoretical exercise for Dr. Gary J. Patronek.
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Latin America's welfare issues prevalent yet ignored
Animal welfare is an emerging topic in Latin America because of its impact on animal health, international trade, economic viability, and consumer…
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Public beliefs―right or wrong―have big implications
Finding common ground with stakeholders, providing dispassionate and factual information, and taking appropriate action is
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Welfare courses have tough time breaking into curriculum
Veterinary faculty agree that students should have an awareness of the history and basic concepts of animal welfare and knowledge of related current…
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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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D.L. Proctor Jr.
The AVMA’s 107th president, Dr. D.L. Proctor Jr., died Nov. 8, 2009, at the age of 91. The Kentucky veterinarian practiced equine medicine in…
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Feline practitioners handle complexities of cats
AAFP's fall conference and other offerings address cats' health and welfare
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Policy calls for veterinary inclusion in marine mammal health programs
The AVMA has added a policy concerning veterinarians and marine mammal health and welfare.
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Welfare policies revised with strategic goal in mind
The Executive Board approved revisions to AVMA policies concerning the welfare of poultry and lambs and also accepted updates to the policy on…
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New strategic priorities guide AVMF
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has entered 2010 with a renewed focus.
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AVMA Answers: President's perceptions
As AVMA president, what have you been hearing from constituents?
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Equine professor ready to take the reins
After nearly 40 years in academia, Dr. Nathaniel A. White II knows a thing or two about veterinary education.
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Organizations work to assist animals in Haiti following earthquake
Relief for the animals and animal owners of Haiti after the recent devastating earthquake is coming from U.S. and international organizations that…
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Groups assist Haiti with earthquake recovery
Animal and public health are among the concerns in Haiti after the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake.
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Taking care of business
Issues ranging from AVMA finances to the acquisition of cats and dogs used for research, testing, and education were on the agenda of the AVMA House…
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Be an AVMA Headquarters extern
Applications being accepted till mid-March for second group of externs posted February 18, 2010 The AVMA Headquarters Externship Stipend…
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AVMA convenes leadership conference in Chicago
Several hundred leaders of the veterinary profession braved the snow and frigid Midwest temperatures to attend the AVMA Veterinary Leadership…
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Rural legislators favor legislative approaches, expert panels for setting welfare standards
An organization representing rural state legislators recently passed a resolution that discourages use of ballot initiatives