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March webinars: Spotlight on public and economic health
Veterinarians are involved in a broad spectrum of industries, disciplines, and specialties that make up veterinary medicine: private and corporate…
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Aja to strengthen ties among AAHA members
Dr. Daniel S. Aja had no ambition of becoming president of the American Animal Hospital Association
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In Short
The Equine Welfare Data Collective has released its first report after gathering data nationally on at-risk and transitioning equines.
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UNDER REVIEWResearch dogs and cats adoption
The following factors should be considered when developing a research institution adoption program and determining an animal's potential for adoption.
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AVMA takes a stand on legislative initiatives
To help speed the implementation of the U.S. Animal Identification Plan, the AVMA has vowed to actively pursue legislation
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New AVMA guidelines help veterinarians implement depopulation humanely
Humanely ending the lives of animals is one of the most difficult tasks for any veterinarian. During times of crisis or major catastrophe, emergency…
Human-animal bond
The human-animal bond is beneficial to the mental, physical, and social health of people and animals. Veterinarians play an important role in…
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APHIS revises investigative and enforcement website
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in April announced a new online format designed to provide…
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Study looks at which method proves best to restrain cats
A study looking at cat welfare during handling found that a commonly used method may not be the most optimal.
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Outdated disabled livestock position rescinded
The Executive Board rescinded an old position on disabled livestock, the content of which was superseded by the current
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Summit charts historic course for unwanted horses
More than 25 equine industry organizations and the AVMA participated in the nation's first Unwanted Horse Summit April 19
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Public perception survey referred to task force
A recommendation to survey the public's perception of veterinarians was referred to the Task Force on Communications
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AVMA Answers
How is the AVMA addressing the controversy surrounding housing pregnant sows in gestation stalls? Dr.
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Sow housing task force members appointed
The AVMA Executive Board selected 13 individuals from a variety of disciplines to serve on the AVMA Task Force on the Housing of Pregnant Sows
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Delegates ask for more information about foie gras
Foie gras is French for fatty liver. Birds are force-fed mostly corn to expand their livers several times their normal size.
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Farm bill delivers victory for veterinary medicine
The nation’s new farm bill creates critical programs to improve animal health and enhance the nation’s ability to prevent and respond to animal…
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AVMA responds to attack advertisement in The New York Times
On June 22, the AVMA alerted veterinary leaders and communicators to a full-page attack advertisement
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AVMA: removing, reducing teeth as treatment for canine aggression inappropriate
The AVMA has adopted a position against removing or reducing healthy canine teeth as a means of treating aggression in dogs.
Veterinary feed directive (VFD) basics
The FDA's Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) requires a veterinarian’s involvement when any medically important antibiotic is fed to a food animal…
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Position on free-roaming abandoned and feral cats revised
The AVMA has adopted a revised position addressing the controversy surrounding free-roaming abandoned and feral cats.
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Nominations open for 2020 AVMA awards
The nomination period is open for the following AVMA Excellence Awards for 2020.
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UNDER REVIEWAAEP-AVMA management of Bureau of Land Management wild horses and burros
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).
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BLM board endorses AVMA, AAEP policy on herd management
Bureau’s plans to spay mares still in limbo
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Legislation would regulate puppy mills
A Senate subcommittee recently held a hearing about a controversial bill aimed at regulating puppy mills by bringing federal oversight to large-scale…
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Dog and cat population control statement updated
The AVMA has updated its position on Dog and Cat Population Control. The revised statement accounts for advances in knowledge