Suzanne Millman named recipient of 2022 AVMA Humane Award
The AVMA today honored Suzanne Millman, PhD, professor of animal welfare at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, as the winner of…
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When do cats and dogs need antibiotics?
Four new printable resources will allow AVMA members to quickly reference antibiotic prescription recommendations and communicate with clients about…
Humane Slaughter
Animals deserve humane treatment during every stage of their lives – including during the induction of death,
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Humane endings
The Association hosted a symposium where best practices for euthanasia were examined and research directed at refining those practices
Human Resources
Tools to help veterinarians find and keep the right staff for your veterinary business.
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Kudos to winners of animal welfare and human-animal bond awards
Join in congratulating and honoring recipients of three AVMA Excellence Awards: the Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award, AVMA…
Dr. Patricia Turner named recipient of 2022 AVMA Animal Welfare Award
To honor her decades dedicated to improving farm and laboratory animal welfare through teaching, training, service, research, advocacy and policy…
AVMA names Dr. Dani McVety-Leinen recipient of 2022 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Dani McVety-Leinen, founder and CEO of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, as the…
Donations to AVMF Surge for Ukrainian Animal Relief
More than $300,000 in new donations from foundations, corporations and individuals to help support veterinary and animal-welfare groups in war-torn…
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Cat transmits TB to humans in UK
Two United Kingdom residents developed tuberculosis after contact with a domesticated cat infected with Mycobacterium bovis
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Providing a humane death
The 2013 edition of the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals expands on information provided by the AVMA on the process of, and…
AVMA Humane Award
Nomination Form—Deadline: February 1, 2016 This award is given annually to a non-veterinarian to recognize his/her achievements in advancing the…
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UNDER REVIEWHumane 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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Addressing human needs
Counseling of pet owners is one of several areas where the field of social work, which addresses human needs, increasingly is
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Evaluating humane slaughter
Evaluating humane slaughter General Accounting Office critiques enforcement of humane slaughter act This past…
During National Pet Week, AVMA shares tips to provide “lifetime of love”
During National Pet Week and beyond, these tips and resources will help equip pet owners to ensure their pets are living happy, healthy lives.
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Animal-assisted interventions: Definitions
The AVMA recognizes that the human animal bond is important to client and community health. The human animal bond has existed for thousands of years…
Animal welfare: Humane endings
Learn about veterinarians’ responsibility to animals during final life stages: end of life, human perspectives, humane killing techniques, disposal of…
AVMA joins the World Veterinary Association to highlight the importance of wellbeing on World Veterinary Day 2022
The American Veterinary Medical Association joins colleagues around the globe in celebrating 2022 World Veterinary Day on April 30 and this year’s…
Animal welfare: A human responsibility
Animal welfare means how an animal is coping with the conditions in which it lives. Ensuring animal welfare is a human responsibility
Human Estrogen Hormone Products
July 29, 2010 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that inadvertent exposure to Evamist through skin contact with patients using this…
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Improving human health protection
Veterinarians will soon have more concrete infection control guidelines, thanks to the joint efforts of many individuals
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Human rabies vaccine recalled
Pasteur has recalled four lots of IMOVAX rabies vaccine because of a potential public health threat.
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Humane labeling latest nich
American Humane Association certifies food animal producers employing humane standards