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Canine devocalization
The AVMA strongly discourages the devocalization of dogs because of the surgery's negative impacts on animal welfare. Canine devocalization does not…
Continuing education: Gonadectomy in dogs and cats
Online veterinary CE credit: The science of gonadectomy affects theriogenology, shelter and internal medicine, behavior, surgery, oncology, private…
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Declawing of domestic cats
The AVMA discourages elective declawing of cats and supports non-surgical alternatives, respecting the veterinarian’s right to use professional…
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Swine castration
The AVMA recommends using swine castration procedures and practices that reduce or eliminate pain, including the use of approved or AMDUCA-permissible…
JAVMA news
It doesn’t have to hurt
The ethics of animal treatment and veterinary care have changed dramatically over the past several decades.
AVMA news
Student, intern, resident authors win inaugural JAVMA, AJVR awards
The AVMA Journals recognized manuscript authors whose work was judged exceptional by the Associate Editor Board’s Awards Committee.