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AVMA backs environment-friendly legislation
A new position statement that supports national and international legislation to reduce contaminant exposure was approved by the Executive Board.
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AVMA board opposes five of six resolutions delegates will vote on in July
board members recommended that the House of Delegates disapprove all but one of six resolutions at its July session
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AVMA to fund National Academies study of nation's veterinary research needs
The AVMA is co-funding a National Academies study evaluating the current status and future needs for veterinary medical research in the United States.
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Kendall reelected to vice presidency
The House of Delegates reelected Dr. Thomas R. Kendall for a second term as AVMA vice president
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Task force appointed to review pregnant sow housing data
The AVMA Executive Board approved a recommendation from the Animal Welfare Committee to form a Task Force on the Housing of Pregnant Sows
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AVMA to ask surgeon general to make a statement
The AVMA will send a letter to the U.S. Surgeon General encouraging him to publish a statement on biomedical research.
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Human-animal bond projects approved
The Executive Board approved several items that revolve around human-animal bond activities.
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AVMA sets priorities for 108th Congress
The Executive Board has designated four bills as warranting active pursuit of passage.
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Rabies control documents changed
The Executive Board has approved changes to various documents pertaining to rabies control.