Committee on Environmental Issues
The Committee on Environmental Issues entity description; including charge and representation.
policy
Environmental responsibility is a One Health issue
The AVMA supports environmental responsibility, including these specific measures.
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Board acts on environmental policies
The AVMA Executive Board approved revisions to the Policy on Veterinary Wastes in an effort to head off possible federal regulations of how veterinary…
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Environmental affairs task force authorized
To enhance the AVMA Committee on Environmental Affairs' ability to address the veterinary profession's environmental issues and concern
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Guidelines address feline environmental needs
The American Association of Feline Practitioners and International Society of Feline Medicine released new guidelines on
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Scientists prove environmental transmission of CWD
A new study provides the first solid evidence that chronic wasting disease can be transmitted through environments contaminated by
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Environmental health focus of this year’s Global Health Summit
Experts in several areas will discuss environmental health issues during the Global Health Summit at the AVMA Virtual Convention 2020
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Q&A: Faeh Butler emphasizes importance of effective communication, listening
Dr. Sandra Faeh Butler is one of three candidates running for 2023-24 AVMA president-elect. The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will decide who will…
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HOD passes resolution on workforce issues
AVMA leaders resolved to help address economic, staffing, and morale challenges in the veterinary workforce and they adjusted a series of existing…
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Nave raises interesting governance issues
Dr. James E. Nave pulled no punches in his address to the AVMA House of Delegates when it assembled July 20-21, the
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Kentucky taking on unwanted horse issue
A state known for its horse population is taking matters into its own hands when it comes to the problem of unwanted horses.
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Lobbying for animal disease issues
The AVMA Governmental Relations Division will seek funding for revamping the U.S. foreign animal disease research
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Sites offer help with waste issues
Two sites are providing guidance for veterinarians on waste storage and removal.
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Aligning decisions with critical issues
Initiatives ranging in nature from animal welfare to diversity in the veterinary profession occupied the AVMA Executive Board meeting.
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Injunction issued on West Nile vaccine ad campaign
The federal court in the Northern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction in May ordering Fort Dodge Animal Health
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Disaster and emergency issues committee approved
The AVMA has established a Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues to help the Association take a lead role
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Call issued for nominations to AVMA entities
Nominations are invited for 72 vacancies on AVMA entities and 10 liaison
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Corporate, trade issues unfold at Chile summit
Corporate, trade issues unfold at Chile summit Dr. Lonnie King, dean of the Michigan State University…
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EPA, FDA weigh oversight overhaul for animal parasite products
Two federal agencies are considering transferring oversight of some 600 products from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Food and Drug…
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State bills popping up on horse slaughter, unwanted-horse issue
While Congress considers a bill aiming to stem the practice of transporting horses to Mexico or Canada for slaughter, a growing number of state…
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Animal waste, legislation among aquaculture issues board addresses
The AVMA Executive Board acted on a number of recommendations concerning aquatic animal veterinary medicine, including adopting a new animal…
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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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Health experts call for unified efforts to face climate issues
Human encroachment into uninhabited parts of Southeast Asia exposed people to unusual animals and previously unknown pathogens, and global travel…
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Animal health groups issue resolution on livestock and wildlife diseases
Animal health groups issue resolution on livestock and wildlife diseases