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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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California law protects animal blood donors
California has enacted a law protecting animal blood donors used by state commercial blood banks. Signed Sept. 23 by Gov. Gray Davis, the bill (SB…
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Resolutions address random-source animals, swine disease
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider resolutions relevant to animal well-being and Association matters during its regular winter session, Jan. 9,…
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Drug disposal guidelines approved, antimicrobial use task force to be formed
In Seattle, the 2008-2009 AVMA Executive Board held its final meeting July 8, and the 2009-2010 board met for the first time July 14, the final day of…
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AASV meeting encourages members to exceed expectations
Posted on April 15, 2002 With various welfare groups stirring up trouble for the swine industry, Congress trying to limit antimicrobial use in…
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Facing crackdown, dietary supplement companies promise changes
The Association of American Feed Control Officials unveiled a plan to help states remove unapproved dietary supplements for animals
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Board buffers margin between income, expenses
High on the AVMA Executive Board's meeting agenda May 31-June 1 was taking a second look at the 2003 budget.
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Corry, Coon elected to Executive Board
Posted on April 15, 2002 Dr. Larry R. Corry of Loganville, Ga., and Dr. Richard E. Coon of Forest Grove, Ore., have been elected to the AVMA…
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Resolved, to help prevent imposition of needless regulatory burdens
The House of Delegates approved a resolution aimed at preventing the imposition of needless regulatory burdens that do not have a clear benefit for…
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Students meet in Nashville
Posted on August 15, 2002 The Student American Veterinary Medical Association's House of Delegates convened at the AVMA Annual Convention. The…
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AVMA says Pew Commission report is flawed, unscientific
An AVMA report says recommendations by a prominent critic of industrial animal agriculture are unscientific and can actually threaten human health.
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Commendations for service veterinarians, induced molting among 2002 resolutions
Posted on June 15, 2002 Seven resolutions have been submitted for consideration by the AVMA House of Delegates at its annual session July 16 and
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Tokach takes helm as AASV president
Posted on April 15, 2002 Dr. Lisa Tokach. As Dr. Lisa Tokach takes the helm as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, she…
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Resolution on pregnant sow housing OK'd
Posted on August 15, 2002 AASV delegate, Dr. David Madsen speaks in support of Resolution 3. In a strong voice vote, the House of Delegates…
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Education, advocacy, and diversity are Corry's priorities
Dr. Larry R. Corry, the 2009-2010 AVMA president, addressed the House of Delegates during its regular annual session July 10 in Seattle, saying…
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Brandt moves from president to board chair
Dr. James H. Brandt, Nokomis, Fla., became the first AVMA immediate past president to chair the Executive Board in 87 years.
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AVMA renews VLE sponsorship, moves forward with diversity plan
The AVMA Executive Board, during its Nov. 19-21 meeting, dealt with proposals addressing a range of issues, including veterinary student development,…
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One Health Summit and study setting stage for policies, initiatives
A recent summit and an upcoming study will help the One Health Commission and other advocates of the one-health concept in developing policies and…
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Board recommends approval of four resolutions
As part of its July 11-12 agenda, the House of Delegates will consider seven resolutions at its annual session in Nashville.
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Veterinary, equine community dispel accusations against the pregnant mare urine industry
The two sides of the pregnant mare urine debate, at face value, appear to be horse lovers versus a pharmaceutical company.
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Slaughter of horses for human food would be banned by legislation
A bill under consideration in Congress would prohibit slaughtering horses in the United States for human consumption
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Unity key to veterinarians' strength, Kornegay says
Dr. Kornegay, the sole announced candidate for the position on the ballot that will be voted on by the AVMA House of Delegates in Seattle
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Random-source resolution scuttled
The House of Delegates didn't get a chance to vote on changes to AVMA policy on the "Use of Random-Source Dogs and Cats for Research, Testing, and…
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Foreign veterinarians share AVMA concerns
Dr. Johanna Toia, president of the Australian Veterinary Association, told the AVMA House of Delegates
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Recruitment for 2003-2004 AVMA/AVMF Congressional Science Fellows is under way
Up to three veterinarians will be selected to receive the 2003-2004 AVMA/AVMF Congressional Science Fellowship to serve a year as consultants