Disaster preparedness
Disaster and emergency preparedness and response are important issues to the AVMA. We provide wide-ranging resources to help both veterinarians and…
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Emergency preparedness is subject of two policy statements
After considerable discussion, the Executive Board approved a recommendation from the AVMA Committee on Disaster and Emergency
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AVMF pioneers nationwide disaster relief effort
Posted on September 1, 2003 State animal response teams focus of new initiative At the AVMA Annual Convention in Denver, the American…
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Nashville disaster management program to zero in on responders
Posted on March 1, 2002 Keeping disaster workers from becoming victims In the wake of a disaster, one might assume it is the victims who have…
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Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues holds first meeting
The newly formed AVMA Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues recently held its first meeting
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Veterinary participation in emergency response plans is vital
Posted on December 15, 2002 Input from veterinarians essential to protecting human, animal health In times of crisis, veterinarians help protect…
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AVMA disaster relief efforts-Is your state emergency management agency doing all it can to get you the help you need in a disaster?
The American Veterinary Medical Association sponsors the Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams.
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New York State VMS pays tribute to veterinary response after terrorist attack
The New York State VMS paid tribute to the hundreds of veterinarians and veterinary technicians who volunteered their time and talent
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AVMF on standby for California wildfire relief; Can you help?
The AVMF provides grants to help veterinarians care for animals during emergencies and disasters. Donate to fund wildfire relief in California.
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Veterinarians told to be vigilant
Veterinarians have been asked to increase surveillance for foreign animal disease.
Animal health and welfare
Veterinarians and veterinary teams are committed to protecting the health and welfare of animals. AVMA has many tools and resources to help.
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VMAT members respond to Hurricane Isabel
As Hurricane Isabel hurdled toward the East Coast, the veterinary community prepared to provide assistance.
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Prevent - prepare - respond - recover
Posted on May 1, 2002 Some in the general public may wonder how an animal health emergency would be of concern to them. It is our job as members…
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Wildfires pack a wallop
When fires ravaged Southern California, veterinarians and individuals from animal welfare and animal control organizations stepped in
Pet health and veterinary awareness events
View our calendar of observances and holidays related to veterinary medicine.
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Port Authority dog remembered
More than 300 people and dozens of service dogs attended an April 24 memorial service for Sirius, a Port Authority police dog who
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Remembering 9/11
Posted on June 13, 2003 AVMA Annual Convention-goers are in for a treat this year. Rudolph Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, will deliver…
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Building relationships with our international colleagues
President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong As the proud son of two Dutch immigrants and as someone who lived in Puerto Rico for several years beginning at…
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Bioterrorism expert says U.S. agriculture vulnerable to attack
Because of Sept. 11, the nation is acutely aware that its enemies will go to any length to strike at the United States