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Counting animals in shelters and sharing data
The National Database Project as a platform for the collection and reporting of animal shelter data.
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AVMA provides guidance on guardianship, noneconomic damages
The Executive Board has approved the content and distribution of white papers offering guidance on two controversial legal matters pertaining to…
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Pain control approved in a food animal
A topical NSAID is the first drug approved for use in cattle to control pain associated with foot rot and fever associated with bovine respiratory…
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Emerging food animal ethics born of production changes
The current scrutiny of food animal production and demands for tighter government control of the industry—including outright
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AVMA to deliberate on assistance animals, stem cells
Service, emotional support, and therapy animals provide therapeutic interventions and assist individuals with disabilities but the growing number of…
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The veterinarian’s role in supporting appropriate selection and use of service, assistance and therapy animals
The AVMA encourages veterinarians to be familiar with the legal status and protections accorded to service, assistance, emotional support, and therapy…
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The stall in sow housing
The issue of whether it is humane to house pregnant sows in gestation stalls, has become one of the most contentious issues
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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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Gillespie to lead AASV as president
Dr. Tom Gillespie, president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, says the biggest challenge facing the swine industry is animal…
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AVMA recognizes excellence in veterinary medicine
During AVMA Convention 2017 this July in Indianapolis, the AVMA bestowed awards to recognize excellence in veterinary medicine.
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AAAP president sees chance to advocate, collaborate
Dr. Hector Cervantes thinks poultry veterinarians can help people learn about their food and offer assurances on safety and animal welfare.
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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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AVMA passes policy on responsible pet breeding
The AVMA House of Delegates has passed a policy that supports minimizing inherited disorders in the breeding of dogs, cats, and other companion…
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AAEP looking for evidence-based solutions
The American Association of Equine Practitioners may not have all the answers, but its members have been attempting to learn more about the issues…
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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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WSAVA takes on brachycephaly, dentistry, dog and cat meat trade
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has focused attention on the issues facing brachycephalic dogs, released global guidelines for…
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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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AVMA providing guidance on handling of pet remains
The AVMA has adopted a policy and is creating educational materials to provide guidance to veterinarians on the handling of companion animal remains.
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Zoo veterinarians, behind the scenes and in the field
For zoo veterinarians, their day-to-day work can encompass thousands of individual animals and a multitude of species
Humane slaughter
Animals deserve humane treatment during every stage of their lives – including during the induction of death,
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Member comment sought on draft guidelines for depopulation
A draft version of the first AVMA Guidelines for the Depopulation of Animals is now available for review and comment by AVMA members.
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Joint statement advocates humane dog population management
The AVMA and World Animal Protection plan to publish a joint statement in favor of controlling stray and free-roaming dogs through
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AAALAC International appoints Bayne as executive director
The Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International appointed Dr. Kathryn Bayne (Washington State ’87) as its new…
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Nominations open for AVMA Excellence Awards
The nomination period for the following AVMA Excellence Awards is now open.