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Bird welfare positions modified
The Executive Board amended AVMA position statements on the practices of beak trimming
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Zoo veterinarians picked to help produce 2002 welfare forum
The AVMA will partner with the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians and the American College of Zoological Medicine
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Board buffers margin between income, expenses
High on the AVMA Executive Board's meeting agenda May 31-June 1 was taking a second look at the 2003 budget.
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Corry, Coon elected to Executive Board
Posted on April 15, 2002 Dr. Larry R. Corry of Loganville, Ga., and Dr. Richard E. Coon of Forest Grove, Ore., have been elected to the AVMA…
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Resolved, to help prevent imposition of needless regulatory burdens
The House of Delegates approved a resolution aimed at preventing the imposition of needless regulatory burdens that do not have a clear benefit for…
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Board approves council, committee changes
The Executive Board approved a recommendation revising the membership categories and appointment methods
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Biotechnology position adopted
Biotechnology position adopted The Executive Board adopted the following position recommended by the Animal…
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AVMA maintains high profile through meeting attendance
The Executive Board authorized AVMA representation at the following meetings.
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Commendations for service veterinarians, induced molting among 2002 resolutions
Posted on June 15, 2002 Seven resolutions have been submitted for consideration by the AVMA House of Delegates at its annual session July 16 and
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Resolution on pregnant sow housing OK'd
Posted on August 15, 2002 AASV delegate, Dr. David Madsen speaks in support of Resolution 3. In a strong voice vote, the House of Delegates…
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Brandt moves from president to board chair
Dr. James H. Brandt, Nokomis, Fla., became the first AVMA immediate past president to chair the Executive Board in 87 years.
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Board recommends approval of four resolutions
As part of its July 11-12 agenda, the House of Delegates will consider seven resolutions at its annual session in Nashville.
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Foreign veterinarians share AVMA concerns
Dr. Johanna Toia, president of the Australian Veterinary Association, told the AVMA House of Delegates
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Beaver elected Executive Board chair, Samuels vice chair
Beaver elected Executive Board chair, Samuels vice chair
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Induced molting resolution fails, but delegate support for alternatives grows
Induced molting resolution fails, but delegate support for alternatives grows For the third year in a row,…
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President Howell sees veterinary profession in transition
Posted on August 15, 2002 AVMA President Joe M. Howell anticipates a younger veterinary profession dominated by women, with a growing number of…
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Board names trust/committee representatives, liaisons
At its April meeting, the AVMA Executive Board appointed the following individuals to the positions indicated.
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Board, HAC lobby for MUMS bill, AVMA priorities
This April the AVMA Executive Board and House Advisory Committee arrived in Washington, D.C., for their biennial visit.
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Board approves liaison to US delegation to international task force
The Executive Board approved a recommendation to establish a liaison with the US Delegation to the Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Codex Task Force
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Student AVMA weighs in on PAVE, accreditation
Student AVMA weighs in on PAVE, accreditation
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Delegates assemble to absorb, network
One hundred fifteen delegates and alternate delegates representing constituent organizations in the AVMA House of Delegates
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Midyear announcements shift AVMA campaign
Two campaign announcements, halfway through the Association year, have added a new dimension to the AVMA elections
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Race to the Top--Bartels, Walther vie for president-elect
When the AVMA House of Delegates convenes in Nashville, delegates must decide between two candidates vying to lead the Association