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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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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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School debt, animal research among legislative concerns
The AVMA will support a bill that would allow individuals who accepted student loans from private banks to discharge those debts through bankruptcy.
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Board sends HOD a policy on responsible pet breeding
This January, the AVMA House of Delegates will consider adopting an animal welfare policy stating the AVMA’s opposition to the breeding of dogs, cats,…
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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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Drugs, biologics, procedures topics of new or adjusted policies
The AVMA changed policies related to prescriptions, biologics, reproductive technologies, aquaculture beyond state waters, and surgical procedures…
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AVMA provides updates on state legislation
States passed legislation last year regarding the debarking of dogs, pregnancy checks in cows, physical therapists working on animals, and many other…
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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.…
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Nominations open for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards
The AVMA is accepting nominations for the following Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards.
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Bonjour, AVMA delegates!
"Dr. Bourgelat" graced the HOD session to kick-start the U.S. veterinary profession's celebration of 2011 as World Veterinary Year in honor of the…
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AVMA president-elect candidates make their case
On July 15, the AVMA House of Delegates will choose between Dr. Douglas G. Aspros of Pound Ridge, N.Y., and Dr. Gary S. Brown of Princeton, W.Va., as…
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Board appoints representatives to committees, liaison
The AVMA Executive Board, meeting July 13 in St. Louis, named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the
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Board greenlights plans for future leaders program, collaboration with FDA on drug policies
The AVMA Executive Board navigated a sizeable agenda during its Nov. 18-20, 2010, meeting at Association headquarters.
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AVMA Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors made the following appointments at its April meeting.
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Rawson elected to AVMA Executive Board
Dr. Chester L. "Chet" Rawson of Markesan, Wis., has been elected to represent AVMA members living in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin on the AVMA…
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AVMA joins WSAVA
The WSAVA more than doubled the veterinarians it represents after voting to accept applications for organizational membership from the AVMA, Western…
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Bradley, Goldman run for District I rep on AVMA board
New England veterinarians Karen Bradley and Arnold Goldman are candidates for District I representative on the AVMA Board of Directors.
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USDA proposes new rule to crack down on soring
The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced proposed changes July 26 to strengthen
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Bradley wins Board race
Dr. Karen Bradley (Georgia ’96) of Vermont will represent New England and New York veterinarians on the AVMA Board of Directors starting in August.
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Q&A with Adrian Hochstadt
Adrian Hochstadt, incoming deputy chief executive officer of the AVMA, answers questions from JAVMA News.
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Stem cell policy receives updates
The Executive Board approved revisions to the AVMA policy on stem cells that reflect the changing face of stem cell research and stem cell–based…
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors, meeting Aug. 3 in San Antonio, named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated…
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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…