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The responsibility to laboratory animals
posted on December 1, 2001 A V M A A N I M A L W E L F A R E F O R U M The responsibility to laboratory animals Picture a rat…
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Government evaluates distress of laboratory animals
Government evaluates distress of laboratory animalsAnimal interest, research groups await possible changes to welfare
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Laboratory animal advocate recognized with AVMA Animal Welfare Award
For nearly 70 years, Dr. Nathan R. Brewer has worked to effect change in laboratory animal welfare
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Alternatives for controlling animal pain
Holistic medicine is becoming increasingly common in human health care.
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Evolution of pain management in children holds parallels for animals - December 15, 2001
posted on December 1, 2001 A V M A A N I M A L W E L F A R E F O R U M Evolution of pain management in children holds parallels…
Animal Welfare Committee
The Animal Welfare Committee advises on issues related to animal welfare, guided by the overarching AVMA Animal Welfare Principles.
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The ethics of pain management in animals
posted on December 1, 2001 A V M A A N I M A L W E L F A R E F O R U M NOTE: As of November 2007, the AVMA discontinued use of…
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Welfare on the farm: Treating pain and distress in food animals
Public concern over the use and treatment of food animals in the United States has been building for years
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AVMA joins Scientists Center for Animal Welfare
The Executive Board has approved AVMA membership in the Scientists Center for Animal Welfare, a not-for-profit association
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Companion animal care guidelines
View general guidelines for the care and humane treatment of animals in nonagricultural facilities such as shelters, pet stores, boarding kennels,…
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Competition tests students’ animal welfare knowledge
The 12th annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging/Assessment Contest was held Nov. 17-18, 2012, at the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal…
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Contradictions characterize pain management in companion animals - December 15, 2001
posted on December 1, 2001 A V M A A N I M A L W E L F A R E F O R U M Contradictions characterize pain management in…
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Attacks cause for increased vigilance
The Department of Agriculture is calling for increased surveillance and reporting of foreign animal diseases after the terrorist attacks