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Bird welfare positions modified
The Executive Board amended AVMA position statements on the practices of beak trimming
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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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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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Decision to form animal pain, distress panel postponed
A decision to establish a panel on assessing and alleviating animal pain and distress has been postponed
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Animal fighting legislation gets boost
The AVMA will increase efforts to promote the passage of the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act (H.R. 1532/S. 736).
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Advisory body to replace Animal Welfare Committee
The Executive Board has approved President Bonnie V. Beaver's recommendation to sunset the Animal Welfare Committee
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Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority
The AVMA is stepping up its advocacy for federal laws advancing animal welfare and public health.
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Delegates choose Hammer as AVMA president-elect
The AVMA House of Delegates elected Dr. Gregory S. Hammer of Dover, Del., as the Association's next president-elect
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AVMA opposes cosmetic ear cropping, tail docking of dogs
The AVMA opposes ear cropping and tail docking of dogs when performed for cosmetic reasons and calls on breed organizations to remove mention of the…
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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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Takashima seeks to advance profession
Dr. Gregg K. Takashima learned about the American Animal Hospital Association because of its accreditation program for veterinary practices, but he…
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AVMA calls on members to celebrate profession's history
The AVMA Executive Board has submitted a resolution to the House of Delegates in recognition of World Veterinary Year in 2011.
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Veterinarian's Oath revised to emphasize animal welfare commitment
At its November 2011 meeting, the Executive Board amended the Veterinarian's Oath to clearly identify animal welfare as a priority of the veterinary…
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AVMA endorses guidance for vets suspecting animal abuse
The AVMA has endorsed a document created jointly by the AVMA Committee on the Human-Animal Bond and the American Humane Association for veterinarians…
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Board acts on welfare-related proposals
The Executive Board approved two recommendations from the Animal Welfare Committee relating to racehorses and the
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Groups working to identify best euthanasia, slaughter methods
The AVMA will lead a meeting looking to examine euthanasia practices across animal species and harmonize international guidance.
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Task force presents revised model practice act
A task force has presented a revised version of the AVMA Model Veterinary Practice Act, although the definition of the veterinarian-patient-client…
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AVMA updates model practice act
Delegates also act on rabies vaccine waivers, abuse reports
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Supreme Court strikes down Calif. slaughter rules
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in January that the state of California cannot prohibit the slaughter of pigs that become
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Acclimation certificates/statements
Acclimation certificates/statements are used to allow airlines to ship dogs and cats when the airline cannot guarantee compliance with requirements of…
Animal Welfare Committee
The Animal Welfare Committee advises on issues related to animal welfare, guided by the overarching AVMA Animal Welfare Principles.
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Snapshots
Dr. M. Gatz Riddell (standing), executive vice president of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, and Dr. Tom Burkgren (left),
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Looking ahead
Dr. Clark K. Fobian, District VII representative to the AVMA Executive Board, will likely be elected AVMA president-elect by the AVMA House of…
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We are not your father’s AVMA
Over the past five years, AVMA Executive Vice President Ron DeHaven has been working behind the scenes with Association leaders to transform the…