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AVMA animal welfare principles
The AVMA, as a medical authority for the health and welfare of animals, offers eight integrated principles for developing and evaluating animal…
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Humane transport of equines
The AVMA supports the use of best practices when transporting animals and therefore opposes the use of double-decked trailers to transport equines.
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The veterinarian’s role in supporting appropriate selection and use of service, assistance and therapy animals
The AVMA encourages veterinarians to be familiar with the legal status and protections accorded to service, assistance, emotional support, and therapy…
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UNDER REVIEWAAEP-AVMA management of Bureau of Land Management wild horses and burros
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).
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Racetrack safety regulations submitted for federal review
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority formally submitted draft regulations on racetrack safety to the Federal Trade Commission on Dec. 6,…
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Horse racing authority continues implementation of racetrack safety standards, anti-doping measures
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has reached voluntary agreements to implement its rules with 17 state horse racing commissions out of a…
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Research on aging a natural fit for One Health approach
With today’s technological advancements, researchers are calling for a concerted effort to gather big data on aging dogs to benefit not only…