Food Safety Advisory Committee
The Food Safety Advisory Committee advises the Board of Directors on food protection (food safety, food defense, and food security) issues.
Winter holiday pet safety
December abounds with holiday celebrations, and nothing can spoil good cheer like an emergency trip to the veterinary clinic. These tips can help keep…
Safe handling of pet food and pet treats
Commercial pet food and treats can provide healthy diets and tasty rewards for pets but need to be handled with health and safety in mind. Just like…
Salmonella: Dry pet foods and pet treats (FAQ)
Questions/answers about Salmonella and pet food: How can pet food become contaminated? How can humans and pets become infected? How can you minimize…
Veterinary feed directive (VFD) basics
The FDA's Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) requires a veterinarian’s involvement when any medically important antibiotic is fed to a food animal…
Veterinarians: Protecting the health of animals and people
Veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people.
Cannabis: FAQs for veterinarians
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the regulatory status of cannabis, cannabis-derived, and cannabis-related products in veterinary…
Cannabis use and pets
Resources to help veterinarians advise clients and treat patients who may have been exposed to marijuana, the most commonly used illicit drug in the…
Pet health and veterinary awareness events
View our calendar of observances and holidays related to veterinary medicine.
Antimicrobial use and resistance: AVMA policies
Explore AVMA policies related to antimicrobial use in veterinary medicine, including guidelines on judicious therapeutic use, the definition of…
Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee
The Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee advises the Board of Directors onmatter related to aquatic animal health and aquatic veterinary medicine.
Relocating pets for adoption
Relocation is when homeless dogs and cats are moved to an area where there is a greater demand for adoptable pets. Relocation can save lives, but it…
Backyard chickens 101
A quick guide for small animal veterinarians to provide veterinary care for backyard chickens and urban poultry flocks.
Antimicrobial use and resistance: FAQs for pet owners
AVMA's antimicrobial FAQs provide science-based information to help you make educated decisions about the use of antibiotics and other antimicrobial…
Avian influenza virus type A (H5N1) in U.S. dairy cattle
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was identified in U.S. dairy cattle for the first time in March 2024. Here are important details about this…
ECFVG Members
2019-2020 Association Year Printer-friendly version (PDF) Representing AVMA Council on Education (term 2018-2019)
International Veterinary Opportunities in North America - SAVMA IVSA
International Opportunities for Veterinary Students SAVMA Chapter of the International Veterinary Student Association - North America
11 things you can do to make road trips safer for you and your pet
Ask yourself if taking your pet with you is the right thing to do (for your pet and your family). If you must, then follow these safety rules.
International Veterinary Opportunities in Europe - SAVMA IVSA
International Opportunities for Veterinary Students SAVMA Chapter of the International Veterinary Student Association - Europe
Committee on Antimicrobials
The Committee on Antimicrobials supports AVMA’s strategy to allow the veterinary profession to effectively share robust and comprehensive…
International Veterinary Opportunities in Asia - SAVMA IVSA
International Opportunities for Veterinary Students SAVMA Chapter of the International Veterinary Student Association - Asia
Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates
The Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates evaluates the professional competence of graduates of non-AVMA COE-accredited colleges of…
ECFVG Policies and Procedures - History, Description and Charge
January 2013 In 1971, the House of Delegates approved a "Procedure for Recognizing Graduates of Colleges of Veterinary Medicine Outside the…
COE accreditation policies and procedures
AVMA COE policies and procedures manual - Table of contents - Section 2, Principles of accreditation
Avian influenza
Avian influenza appears periodically all over the world, including in the United States.