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Collaborating on animal welfare
posted July 1, 2008 Animal welfare was the focus of several AVMA Executive Board…
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Planning for the welfare of individual animals
These animals are regarded by our public as distinct individuals, with names, with identities, with personalities
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AVMA moving forward on animal welfare
The AVMA is working to become proactive rather than reactive in the field of animal welfare, said Dr. Gail C. Golab, director of the AVMA Animal…
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Positions adopted to protect animal welfare
Seven recommendations from the Animal Welfare Committee involving AVMA positions safeguard animal welfare received Executive Board action
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Global conference aimed at implementing animal welfare standards
DeHaven addresses veterinarians on their role in animal welfare
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Ongoing funding provided for Animal Welfare Forum
To ensure that the AVMA Animal Welfare Forum continues beyond 2001, the Executive Board approved a recommendation from the Animal Welfare Committee to
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AVMA debuts animal welfare Web section
To help veterinarians and the general public understand the complexity and passion behind animal welfare issues, the AVMA has launched a Web section…
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Promoting animal welfare amidst conflict
Posted on July 1, 2002 In early March, Dr. Inayat H. Kathio took a leave of absence from his Pittston, Pa., clinic to travel to Israel at a time…
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Davis' aid to impoverished animals earns welfare award
Davis' aid to impoverished animals earns welfare award
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AVMA names Fowler as Animal Welfare Award winner
Dr. Murray Fowler was named as the recipient of the 2002 AVMA Animal Welfare Award
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AVMA brochure on animal welfare targets veterinary students
"Animal welfare: Seeing the forest and the trees" is a new brochure that describes the AVMA's philosophy regarding
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Animal welfare regulations: a rough crossing from Europe to US
Animal welfare regulations: a rough crossing from Europe to US Wes Jamison, PhD, talks with attendees. …
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Food Industry Animal Welfare Program assembled
Posted on April 15, 2002 The Food Marketing Institute and the National Council of Chain Restaurants have joined forces for the purpose of…
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Food industry groups release animal welfare program report
The Food Marketing Institute released a progress report that outlines the organizations' ongoing food animal welfare initiative
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AVMA director is first American veterinarian credentialed in animal welfare
The AVMA's Dr. Gail C. Golab enjoys the distinction of being the only American member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists certified in…
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International animal health body addresses food safety, FMD, and animal welfare
More than 500 participants representing some 140 countries gathered in Paris this past May for the 70th annual General Session
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VCA partnership with Coca-Cola bottlers benefits animal welfare
Buying a soda at VCA animal hospitals helps save the lives of thousands of animals annually by raising funds to support the AVMF
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Center takes integrated approach to zoo animal welfare
The Chicago Zoological Society has established a program of study at the Brookfield Zoo bringing together a range of sciences to
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Zoo animal welfare boosted by environmental enrichment, positive reinforcement training
Posted on November 15, 2002 Gail Laule It may sound like a dream to some people—never having to work, being provided with shelter, nutritious…
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Voters in Florida, Oklahoma, Arkansas cast ballots on animal welfare issues
Florida voters passed an amendment to the state constitution that prohibits the confinement or tethering of pregnant pigs
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Is it ethical to keep animals in zoos?
Are zoos exploiting animals for profit? Are they prisons for wild animals?
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Welfare of equids ever-evolving
Welfare of equids ever-evolving If all horses could talk like the famous Mister Ed, their caregivers would not have…
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Welfare statements reflect signs of times
Several AVMA statements on animal welfare received facelifts during the board meeting.
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Animal rights groups pressure European lawmakers
As Germany amends constitution to recognize animals, the European Union and England review animal welfare laws
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Veterinary students join welfare assessment competition
Scenarios involving gestating sows, dogs in training, aquaculture systems, and livestock auctions challenged students during the annual…