Drawing on the guidance of more than 2,000 members who contacted us about the importance of compounded drugs in patient care, AVMA today (Nov. 16,…

The controversial topic of telemedicine in the veterinary profession was brought into the national spotlight in early 2015,

The face of the veterinary profession was changing.

Avian influenza bookends the decade concluding with the JAVMA’s centennial in 2015.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners has created an initiative called Prescription for Racing Reform

This report looks at state legislation and regulatory actions from the first half of 2015 that impact veterinary medicine.

State Legislative Update for May 2015

A New York Times story exposing alleged abuses at an agricultural research facility has prompted legislation to expand federal animal

The AVMA has adopted a joint statement on horse slaughter with the Canadian and Mexican veterinary associations and a joint statement

The new AVMA Strategic Plan aims to increase member satisfaction by focusing on objectives such as protecting and enhancing the lifelong

Several AVMA-supported bills promoting animal health and welfare and advancing the veterinary profession were passed in the previous

​State legislatures passed a number of bills in 2014 that impact animals and veterinary medicine, and 18 veterinarians are serving in

November AVMA State Legislative and regulatory update

Representatives of the groups spoke about these efforts during the 2014 AVMA Public Policy Symposium, Sept. 5-6 in Rosemont, Illinois.

The ever-changing state and federal rules governing pharmacy within veterinary medicine were the subject of a wide-ranging session

October AVMA state legisaltive and regulatory update.

AVMA comments on FR Docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-1019

August AVMA state legisaltive and regulatory update.

The Prevent All Soring Tactics Act (H.R. 1518/S. 1406) generated a lot discussion among the American Horse Council’s advisory committees

The three veterinarians chosen to participate in the 2014-2015 AVMA Congressional Science Fellowship Program were announced in May.

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine recently recognized five alumni for service to the college and the veterinary

Monthly legislative update - May 2014

AVMA policy facilitates direct support for good animal welfare. The association also advocates for responsible laws that help ensure animals' good…

The Prevent All Soring Tactics Act strengthens the Horse Protec­tion Act and bans the use of action devices and improves enforcement by the

Quietly assisting the state VMAs with many issues is the AVMA State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Department within the AVMA