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U.K. to enact animal welfare bill
posted December 1, 2006 In the United Kingdom, the Animal Welfare Act received royal assent and will come into effect April 6, 2007,…
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American College of Animal Welfare
The American College of Animal Welfare certified seven new diplomates following the certification examination it held July 25 in Raleigh, North…
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Students’ animal welfare knowledge tested
The 14th annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging/Assessment Contest was held Nov. 22-23, 2014, at Michigan State University.
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Change in topic for 2003 Animal Welfare Forum
The annual AVMA Animal Welfare Forum provides an opportunity for open discussion of current animal welfare issues among veterinarians
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Animal welfare positions on cattle branding, veal calf welfare refined
The Executive Board approved a revised version of the position statement on "Branding of Mexican Cattle
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AVMA board expedites animal welfare advisory group
Board members green-lighted a plan for immediate implementation of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee during a special meeting held prior to the…
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Lawmakers seek expansion of animal welfare regulations
A New York Times story exposing alleged abuses at an agricultural research facility has prompted legislation to expand federal animal
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AVMA Answers: Progress report on the new Animal Welfare Division
What is the goal of the AVMA Animal Welfare Division?
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Animal welfare goals slated to benefit from governance changes
posted May 1, 2006 The Executive Board received as information the final report of the Animal Welfare Governance Task Force. One of its…
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Veterinary leaders support science-based OIE animal welfare policies
International veterinary leaders have sent letters to the Office International des Epizooties expressing their support for a science-based approach
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AVMA president calls for veterinarians to be more visibly engaged in ensuring welfare of entertainment animals
Veterinarians are key to ensuring animal health and well-being
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Evolution in cattle welfare
Veterinarians and cattle owners indicated gradual changes in agriculture are improving cattle welfare, despite resistance to change among some…
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Australia to resume livestock exports to Egypt after welfare concerns
Australia and Egypt have signed agreements on animal welfare to pave the way for resumption of Australian livestock exports
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Straw, hay required for pigs under new UK welfare regulations
New animal welfare regulations adopted in the United Kingdom require farmers to provide pigs with permanent access
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Petition prompts federal review of elephant welfare laws
A petition filed by an animal rights group accusing U.S. zoos and circuses of harming elephants by confining them to cramped and inadequate enclosures…
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Veterinarians continue discussing swine welfare
AASV annual meeting also addressesissue of antimicrobial usage
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Food industry groups adopt welfare standards for chickens
The report describes their review of guidelines submitted by the National Chicken Council that address the welfare of chickens
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Activists seek personhood for animals
Posted on September 1, 2003 Biomedical researcher traces history of animal rights movement People for the Ethical Treatment of animals, along…
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MUMS introduced; AVMA asks members to support bills promoting animal health
The AVMA is urging support for federal legislation that promotes animal welfare. The Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act
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Lawmakers tackle animal hoarding
Lawmakers tackle animal hoarding States look to new laws to address animal hoarders When more than 562…
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Survivors campaign promotes animal research to aid animals
Posted on November 15, 2003 Veterinarians and veterinary organizations urged to join campaign When a valve defect caused the heart of Bowie, a …
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Transportation of research animals for the purpose of research, testing, and education
Transportation of animals for research, testing, and education should be conducted humanely and assure the animals are handled appropriately for their…
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Veterinary academe evaluates animal use in education
Veterinary academe and members of the animal protection community, among other attendees, evaluated the use of animals in veterinary education at the…
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Virginia establishes first attorney general’s animal law unit
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring has created what is thought to be the nation’s first attorney general’s animal law unit.
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Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority
The AVMA is stepping up its advocacy for federal laws advancing animal welfare and public health.