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Animal welfare, advocacy among conference workshop topics
AVMA staff members explained why the profession needs representation in government and how animal welfare policy is formed.
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Euthanasia a rare but complicated issue in disasters
The pending discussions on euthanasia protocols will include how to shorten the time between when TAHC staff members recommend euthanasia
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Welfare group to push for science-based policy, practices
The University of California created a council of animal health experts intended to advise policymakers and animal agriculture
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Revision process begins for AVMA euthanasia guidelines
Efforts to update the AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia are underway.
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Unwanted horse survey sheds light on issue's causes, extent
Results from a survey on unwanted horses identified the problem's magnitude as "staggering" and called for a unified commitment to develop as many…
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Primate veterinarians promote animal welfare, biomedical research
When reports surfaced earlier this year that some primates at the New Iberia Research Center in Louisiana had been mistreated, some people may have…
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Ensuring welfare of broilers poses challenge
Suzanne Millman, PhD, said veterinarians can serve as a bridge between animal producers and the public for dialogue on animal welfare.
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Director named for Unwanted Horse Coalition
The American Horse Council has announced Ericka Caslin as the third and newest director of the Unwanted Horse Coalition.
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Swaying voters, influencing legislation
AVMA State Public Policy Symposium addresses legislative, court, public opinion battles
Socialization of dogs and cats
Socialization prepares dogs and cats to enjoy interactions and be comfortable with other animals, people, places and activities.
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AAEP looking for evidence-based solutions
The American Association of Equine Practitioners may not have all the answers, but its members have been attempting to learn more about the issues…
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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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Bain receives Bustad award for human-animal bond research
Dr. Melissa Bain has devoted her veterinary career to enhancing the human-animal bond through research on companion animal behavior problems,…
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Editing Animals
Recent gene-editing technologies are being used to create mice that model human genetic diseases, Holstein cattle lacking horns, and current research…
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Veterinarian alleges retaliation for reporting mistreatment
Veterinarian alleges retaliation for reporting mistreatment
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Simulation study compares cat population reduction methods
A simulation model used in a recent study provides insights into the value of administering a temporary, nonsurgical
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Counting animals in shelters and sharing data
The National Database Project as a platform for the collection and reporting of animal shelter data.
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Association appoints directors of finance, animal welfare
The AVMA has appointed Joann Vocalino as director of the Finance and Business Services Division and Dr. Cia Johnson as director of the Animal Welfare…
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Reaching UP in New Mexico
A team of volunteer veterinary professionals spent four days last November on the Pueblo of Laguna reservation in New Mexico.
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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.…
Humane slaughter
Animals deserve humane treatment during every stage of their lives – including during the induction of death,
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Welfare guidelines released for working equids
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has adopted the first set of global standards for ensuring the welfare of working equids.
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AAALAC International appoints Bayne as executive director
The Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International appointed Dr. Kathryn Bayne (Washington State ’87) as its new…
Gonadectomy resources for veterinarians
Conversations are ongoing among veterinarians about when and whether to sterilize pets, and how to balance societal interests with the benefits and…
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After the circus
The Asian elephants that performed in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circuses gave their last performances May 1.