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Collaborating on animal welfare
posted July 1, 2008 Animal welfare was the focus of several AVMA Executive Board…
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Animal welfare, veterinary capacity on global agenda
Global animal health leaders adopted a global animal welfare strategy, celebrated a decade of evaluating national veterinary services, and increased…
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AVMA moving forward on animal welfare
The AVMA is working to become proactive rather than reactive in the field of animal welfare, said Dr. Gail C. Golab, director of the AVMA Animal…
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Global conference aimed at implementing animal welfare standards
DeHaven addresses veterinarians on their role in animal welfare
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Animal welfare division adds Kuca
Dr. Sharon Kuca joined the AVMA staff in late August as an assistant director of the Animal Welfare Division.
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Students assessed on their animal welfare knowledge
The 13th annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging/Assessment Contest was held Nov. 23-24, 2013.
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AVMA debuts animal welfare Web section
To help veterinarians and the general public understand the complexity and passion behind animal welfare issues, the AVMA has launched a Web section…
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AVMA supports-in concept-Universal Declaration of Animal Welfare
The AVMA is supporting, in concept, the development of Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare, which is intended to serve
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Register now for AVMA Animal Welfare Symposium
Registration for the 2014 AVMA Animal Welfare Symposium opened Aug. 15.
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APHIS considers stricter animal welfare licensing
Rules proposed in August would make researchers and animal dealers provide more proof they comply with federal animal welfare laws to
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Advocates for animal welfare, human-animal bond honored
The AVMA recently honored three individuals for their continuing efforts to advance animal health and welfare and protect the human-animal bond.
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World Veterinary Day to focus on animal welfare
On April 26, World Veterinary Day 2014 will highlight the role of veterinarians in animal welfare.
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Animal welfare, health policies updated
Animals used in pre-college education should not be subjected to uses that cause any pain, an updated AVMA policy states.
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AVMA brochure on animal welfare targets veterinary students
"Animal welfare: Seeing the forest and the trees" is a new brochure that describes the AVMA's philosophy regarding
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Hub offers resources, continues conversation on animal welfare
The AVMA launched a comprehensive Web hub on animal welfare April 26 in celebration of World Veterinary Day 2014
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Competition challenges students to grow in animal welfare knowledge
The eighth annual Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Competition hosted at Michigan State University Nov. 1-2,
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Croney chosen to head Purdue animal welfare center
Candace Croney, PhD, began overseeing the university’s new Center for Animal Welfare Science this February when it opened.
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AVMA director is first American veterinarian credentialed in animal welfare
The AVMA's Dr. Gail C. Golab enjoys the distinction of being the only American member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists certified in…
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Center takes integrated approach to zoo animal welfare
The Chicago Zoological Society has established a program of study at the Brookfield Zoo bringing together a range of sciences to
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At odds over welfare
AASV leaders expressed frustration about what they perceive as a growing rift with the AVMA over animal welfare issues.
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Contest challenges students’ welfare knowledge
The Ohio State University hosted the 16th annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest this past November
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Share input on welfare practices in global veterinary education
A survey is being implemented to gather input on proposed voluntary standards for applying animal welfare principles
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Veterinary students join welfare assessment competition
Scenarios involving gestating sows, dogs in training, aquaculture systems, and livestock auctions challenged students during the annual…
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Policy addresses welfare issues of cattle castration, dehorning
The previous policy on cattle castration and dehorning supported, in general, procedures that reduce or eliminate pain. The new policy, which the…
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A meeting of minds on the welfare of beef cattle
Cattle roaming the range are the iconic image of the American West, but a recent video of abusive animal handling at a California slaughterhouse has…