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AVMA to deliberate on assistance animals, stem cells
Service, emotional support, and therapy animals provide therapeutic interventions and assist individuals with disabilities but the growing number of…
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Supporting real assistance animals
Is that cockatoo riding a man's shoulder in the produce section really an emotional support animal?
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Get certified to better support the human-animal bond
The AVMA has been the think tank for professionals interested in the human-animal bond since the early 1980s, and we’re excited to announce a new…
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AVMA addresses animal abuse, research cats and dogs, outdoor housing of pets
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting April 11-13, revised guidance for veterinarians on responding to animal abuse or neglect, approved a policy…
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New volunteer leaders elected at 2019 AVMA Convention
Dr. Doug Kratt is new president-elect; Drs. Faeh and Arce announce candidacies [caption id="attachment_18611" align="alignleft" width="300"] The AVMA…
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Understanding and supporting religious diversity
A new learning module from Journey for Teams challenges us to examine how religious and spiritual beliefs impact our interactions with animals,…
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Students, veterinarians address animal welfare scenarios during annual contest
The 23rd annual AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, or AWJAC, took place November 17-19 at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Participants…