Humane endings
Learn about veterinarians’ responsibility to animals during final life stages: end of life, human perspectives, humane killing techniques, and…
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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
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AVMA releasing guidelines on humane slaughter
The AVMA Executive Board approved the content of the first edition of the AVMA Guidelines for the Humane Slaughter of Animals
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Kentucky Equine Humane Center established
The Kentucky Equine Humane Center was recently formed in Lexington, Ky., and will serve as a shelter and adoption service for
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American Humane names chief veterinary officer
The American Humane Association has appointed Dr. Marion Garcia as chief veterinary officer
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Speakers sought for AVMA’s ‘Humane endings’ symposium
The AVMA is inviting researchers to submit abstracts for consideration as presentations or posters at the 2014 AVMA Animal Welfare Symposium
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A better way
Researchers develop a humane and environmentally safe method for euthanizing stranded whales
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Mahr calls for 'one health' initiative
Dr. Roger K. Mahr told the AVMA House of Delegates convened in Hawaii July 14 that, as AVMA president, he would work toward forming a national…
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Though not always ideal, inhalants can be an effective euthanasia method
Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and a combination of other gases and anesthetics are used to euthanize millions of animals in laboratories, on farms,…
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AVMA board expedites animal welfare advisory group
Board members green-lighted a plan for immediate implementation of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee during a special meeting held prior to the…
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Horse slaughter will continue despite new law
Federal law requires inspections of livestock before slaughter to ensure that the animals are treated humanely.
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HSUS, Doris Day join forces
posted October 15, 2006 The nation's largest animal protection organization just got bigger. The 9.5 million-member Humane Society of the…
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Congress holds hearings on horse slaughter ban
Supporters and opponents of a proposed ban on slaughtering horses for human consumption gathered on Capitol Hill in late July for a round of hearings…
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Horse slaughter ban clears House
Congress came a step closer to banning the slaughter of horses for human consumption when the House passed the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act…
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Novel pain assessment developed for horses
European researchers provide a new approach to assessing pain in horses on the basis of a standardized scale of facial expressions called the Horse…
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USDA starts rolling out animal identification numbers
The Department of Agriculture has announced plans to begin allocating animal identification numbers
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Register now for AVMA Animal Welfare Symposium
Registration for the 2014 AVMA Animal Welfare Symposium opened Aug. 15.
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Agreement reached on sow housing
The AVMA will advocate giving pregnant sows room to move and housing them in ways that reduce stress.
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European industries plan to reduce animal testing
European industry groups have agreed to work with the government to support alternatives to animal testing.
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Ohio State retires chimpanzees
The Ohio State University is closing its Primate Research Center and retiring the chimpanzees to an animal refuge in Texas.
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Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority
The AVMA is stepping up its advocacy for federal laws advancing animal welfare and public health.
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Veterinarians continue discussing swine welfare
AASV annual meeting also addressesissue of antimicrobial usage
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Guidance addresses relocation of dogs, cats for adoption
The AVMA has released a new publication, “Relocation of Dogs and Cats for Adoption: Best Practices
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Chicago bans sale of foie gras
Chicago might be the first U.S. city to ban foie gras, the enlarged, fatty livers of ducks and geese that many chefs consider to