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Raw pet food diets, pet population management policies headed to HOD
The AVMA House of Delegates, during its regular winter session, being held January 5-6, 2024, in Chicago, will vote on six resolutions that would…
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Students, veterinarians address animal welfare scenarios during annual contest
The 23rd annual AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, or AWJAC, took place November 17-19 at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Participants…
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Nominations open for 2024 AVMA Excellence awards
Summary: The nomination period is open for the 2024 AVMA Excellence Awards. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and…
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Welfare concerns for wild birds, from confiscation to relinquishment
Drs. Patricia J. Latas and Anthony A. Pilny presented sessions on July 15 at AVMA Convention 2023 in Denver about the consequences of wildlife…
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Policies on physical restraint of animals, canine devocalization approved
The AVMA House of Delegates adopted a handful of revised animal welfare policies, including one on “Canine Devocalization” that supersedes the…
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Ready for a challenge? Test your animal welfare knowledge
The AVMA’s Animal Welfare Assessment Contest® is a rare opportunity to work through the complexities of assessing animal welfare. Travel stipends are…
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Animal welfare award recipients recognized by AVMA
Dr. Sheilah Robertson received the AVMA Animal Welfare Award, and Candace Croney, PhD, received the AVMA Humane Award July 15 during AVMA Convention…
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Supreme Court upholds California sow housing law
A slim majority of U.S. Supreme Court justices upheld the California ballot initiative Proposition 12 as constitutional, and that the state could…
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AVMA leaders to discuss environmental sustainability, spectrum of care
Meeting this July in Denver, the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will consider new and revised policy proposals dealing with wolf hybrids, tail docking,…
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USDA finalizes standards to include birds under Animal Welfare Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is establishing welfare standards for birds, which were previously…
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AVMA House of Delegates approves eight resolutions
The AVMA House of Delegates approved eight resolutions on Jan. 7 during its regular winter session, held in conjunction with the AVMA Veterinary…
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Disabled livestock position statement amended
The AVMA position statement on disabled livestock has been amended to address nonambulatory swine
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AVMA to ask surgeon general to make a statement
The AVMA will send a letter to the U.S. Surgeon General encouraging him to publish a statement on biomedical research.
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AVMA opposes declawing exotic, wild cats
AVMA opposes declawing exotic, wild cats The AVMA has approved a position statement that says the Association
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Guidance provided for swine tail docking, identification, and castration
The AVMA position statement on Tail docking, identification, and castration of swine has been amended
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New York enacts Good Samaritan law for veterinarians
New York Gov. George Pataki on Oct. 7 signed into law a measure that protects veterinarians from liability
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New AAHA position statement opposes cosmetic ear cropping, tail docking
Recently, the American Animal Hospital Association announced that it has revised its position on ear cropping and tail docking
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Veterinary leaders support science-based OIE animal welfare policies
International veterinary leaders have sent letters to the Office International des Epizooties expressing their support for a science-based approach
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Survivors campaign promotes animal research to aid animals
Posted on November 15, 2003 Veterinarians and veterinary organizations urged to join campaign When a valve defect caused the heart of Bowie, a …
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ACLAM takes stance, addresses threats to medical research
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine has issued a position statement on animal experimentation.
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Lawsuit seeks stronger protections for primates
Lawyers representing the Department of Agriculture asked a federal court this October to dismiss a lawsuit by animal advocates
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Activists seek personhood for animals
Posted on September 1, 2003 Biomedical researcher traces history of animal rights movement People for the Ethical Treatment of animals, along…
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Delegates stand behind induced molting position
Delegates on July 19 voted down a resolution declaring the AVMA to be opposed to inducing laying hens to molt.
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HOD calls for review of sow gestation stalls
HOD voted down a resolution to rescind the AVMA position that supports the use of sow housing configurations
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Food industry groups adopt welfare standards for chickens
The report describes their review of guidelines submitted by the National Chicken Council that address the welfare of chickens