Through the support of veterinarians, corporate sponsors, pet owners, and others at events like this, the AVMF can expand its support of VMAT

Sept. 11, 2001. Dr. Barry N. Kellogg sat tensely on his sofa with a packed bag at his side. He had on his AVMA Veterinary Medical

Disaster and emergency preparedness and response are important issues to the AVMA. We provide wide-ranging resources to help both veterinarians and…

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has awarded $85,000 in 2011 to five state or regional disaster organizations looking to enhance their…

Animal disaster preparedness throughout the United States will continue to receive support from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation

An important part of disaster preparedness involves disseminating vital information to clients

In April Dr. Cheryl L. Eia began overseeing the AVMA's emergency preparedness and response activities.

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has set Oct. 31 as the deadline for state organizations to apply for its disaster preparedness grants.

As Hurricane Sandy approached the East Coast in October 2012, the Federal Emergency Management Agency relied on the AVMA’s Pet

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has awarded its 2013 Disaster Training Grants to four organizations.

To help states become fully animal-disaster ready, the AVMF recently established criteria for grants

Why is there a new Veterinary Medical Assistance Team and how will it function?

  posted June 15, 2008   State organizations looking to enhance their disaster preparedness and…

On Jan. 1, the Department of Health and Human Services will once again be responsible for the National Disaster Medical

Like the human victims, untold numbers of animals were stranded and struggling to stay alive after Hurricane Katrina's Aug. 29 assault

    Foundation continues support of animal disaster preparedness, response efforts posted January 15, 2007 The American Veterinary Medical…

The AVMA has updated its disaster preparedness guides that help not only pet owners but also farmers be ready to safeguard their animals in the event…

Be prepared to take care of pets and other animals, especially during disasters such as fire, flood, or other emergencies.

The number of veterinary emergency response teams in the United States has increased.

The Executive Board approved revisions to policies as recommended by the Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues.

Emergency preparedness is on many people's minds, as spring and early summer can be some of the worst times for natural disasters.

After considerable discussion, the Executive Board approved a recommendation from the AVMA Committee on Disaster and Emergency

In mid-February, the AVMA signed a new memorandum of understanding with the Department of Health and Human Services to help clarify

Many veterinary response teams have evolved in recent years, providing multiple avenues for veterinarians to volunteer in disaster

The board of directors for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation awarded a number of state grants for 2008