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Veterinarians: quiet contributors to nation's policy
Food safety, small-business tax relief, and animal well-being during air travel. The AVMA has had something to say to Congress on all these issues.
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Disaster and emergency issues committee approved
The AVMA has established a Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues to help the Association take a lead role
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Veterinary services in a global economy
A pathogen from a foreign country could arrive in a U.S. port within a matter of hours and create a disease outbreak
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Rabies control documents changed
The Executive Board has approved changes to various documents pertaining to rabies control.
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Triage follows deep cuts
Public health departments, battered by budget cuts, are reducing services and employing fewer people, including veterinarians.
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International joint statements address horse slaughter, rabies in dogs
The AVMA has adopted a joint statement on horse slaughter with the Canadian and Mexican veterinary associations and a joint statement on rabies in…
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AVMA revises declawing policy
Policy discourages procedure but defers to veterinarians on each case
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Board chair embraces veterinary family ties
Dr. Rena Carlson, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, has held leadership roles since early in her veterinary career. She spoke to JAVMA News about…
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Bill aims to improve dog importation process
Legislation recently introduced by the three veterinarians in Congress would give new tools and authority to the federal government to monitor and…