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UNDER REVIEWForeign animal disease laboratory
The AVMA actively seeks continued adequate congressional funding for the upgrading, maintenance, operation, or rebuilding of the United States'…
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National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) funding
The AVMA advocates for funding to develop and maintain infrastructure for a comprehensive National Animal Health Laboratory Network so that the U.S.…
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Challenge grants support veterinary students in research laboratories
The Higher Education Challenge Grants Program is requesting programs to address the shortage of trained professionals with PhD degrees
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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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UNDER REVIEWJudicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in aquatic animal medicine
Aquatic animal veterinarians should use all therapeutants, including antimicrobials, judiciously to restore aquatic animal health, ensure continued…
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Grants available for alternatives to animal use
The Alternatives Research & Development Foundation is offering funding for methods pertaining to biomedical research
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Loan repayment program promotes food animal practice
The federal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program has so far awarded grants to more than a hundred veterinarians in food animal
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School debt, animal research among legislative concerns
The AVMA will support a bill that would allow individuals who accepted student loans from private banks to discharge those debts through bankruptcy.
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UNDER REVIEWResearch dogs and cats adoption
The following factors should be considered when developing a research institution adoption program and determining an animal's potential for adoption.
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UNDER REVIEWShipment of diagnostic specimens
Veterinarians are urged to review methods of preparing diagnostic specimens with support staff and work with the diagnostic laboratory to ensure they…
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Making it work on a modest budget
Dr. James Finlay has managed to pull off an impressive feat: He's helping raise two children with his wife, Megan, on a resident's salary in Southern…
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Safety testing
The AVMA supports research to discover and develop safe and efficacious drugs, vaccines, biologicals, and medical devices that benefit animals and…
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AVMA updates euthanasia guidance for the profession
The AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals have been updated to reflect important research advances, including new techniques and equipment.
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on responsible and judicious use of antimicrobials
The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association have jointly adopted this policy on responsible and…
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Foot and mouth disease
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of worldwide concern. View AVMA's recommendations for FMD preparedness and…
The veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR)
The veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) is the basis for interaction among veterinarians, clients, and patients and is critical to the…
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Veterinary education expanding in Texas
Texas A&M and Texas Tech universities are looking to meet current and future animal health needs for their state by educating more
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AAFP/AAHA antimicrobial stewardship guidelines
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and American Animal Hospital Association…
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Applications sought for student scholarships
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation, in keeping with one of its primary goals of student enhancement, is seeking
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Arizona veterinary program secures funding
The University of Arizona will create the Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Veterinary Medical and Surgical Program
AVMA membership data 2017
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2017.
AVMA membership data 2018
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2018.
AVMA membership data 2016
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2016.
AVMA membership data 2015
Market research data: View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2015.