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Setting the standard on animal welfare
Animal welfare advocates from 70 countries gathered in Paris this past February to contribute their insight and expertise
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Recipient of animal welfare award is New
Posted on December 15, 2004 RECIPIENT OF ANIMAL WELFARE AWARD IS NEW At the Animal Welfare Forum, President-Elect Henry E. Childers introduced…
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Animal welfare: status and perception
In recent years, individuals involved in animal agriculture have become concerned that the public is increasingly questioning
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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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Award recognizes Loew's influence on animal welfare
A highlight of the Animal Welfare Forum was presentation of the annual AVMA award
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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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Emerging animal welfare ethic transcends borders
posted September 1, 2004 U.S., U.K. perspectives The animal rights movement and the recent emergence of…
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New AVMA president calls for leadership in animal welfare
posted August 15, 2004 Association can no longer afford not to lead, Beaver says If veterinarians are to…
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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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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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AVMA welfare positions evolve - June 1, 2004
AVMA welfare positions evolve New position on tail docking of cattle amended, other positions adopted On…
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Speakers tackle controversy surrounding swine welfare assessments
Veterinary assessments and monitoring can be important tools for improving the welfare of swine.
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University denies welfare violation allegations
The university states that there are inaccuracies and redundancies in the complaint, and disagrees with most of the allegations.
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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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The cat debate
Cat colonies range from unmanaged to well managed, but collectively, they add up to a staggering animal welfare issue
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Animal fighting legislation gets boost
The AVMA will increase efforts to promote the passage of the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act (H.R. 1532/S. 736).
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Decision to form animal pain, distress panel postponed
A decision to establish a panel on assessing and alleviating animal pain and distress has been postponed
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Sentient property: a novel animal law proposal
The legal status of companion animals as personal property is antiquated and out of step with society's growing affection for four-legged friends
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Some take-home messages from Fort Worth
Animal welfare was accorded a prominent place on the AABP program.
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Revisions to ear cropping, tail docking statement fail
The AVMA Executive Board narrowly disapproved a recommendation from the Animal Welfare Committee revising the Association's ear