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Scoring system prioritizes AVMA response to bills and regulations
The AVMA has adopted a scoring system that will enable the Association to more effectively address federal legislative and regulative proposals
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Midyear report summarizes state legislation
2008 already has been another busy year for state legislation relevant to veterinary and animal issues.
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Report summarizes new state laws and regulations in 2007
State governments adopted or considered a variety of measures during 2007 in areas that affect veterinarians—such as animal
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AVMA continues support for MUMS, other legislative priorities
The AVMA has directed the Governmental Relations Division in Washington, D.C., to continue pressing for passage of several bills pending in Congress
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Senators emphasize importance of veterinarians participating in legislative process
Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado addressed the AVMA PAC at its annual luncheon
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AVMA sets its legislative agenda for 108th Congress
Bills address animal drugs, economics of the profession, and health insurance
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Student debt relief, unwanted horses are among AVMA legislative priorities
Student debt and unwanted horses are among the issues the AVMA plans on fighting for aggressively in the 111th Congress
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California voters call for changes in livestock housing
Also known as Standards for Confining Farm Animals, Proposition 2 requires California producers to make major alterations to livestock housing systems…
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EU: foals require microchipping
Member states of the European Union have reached agreement on a new regulation that will revise existing equine identification
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A full plate
New Congress considers legislation important to veterinarians and animal health
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AVMA GRD, PAC, and you: A winning combination in Washington
The AVMA has prioritized five major legislative issues for the 108th Congress.
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AVMA request: Commenting deadline for compounding
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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…
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NAVTA's Veterinary Nurse Initiative a work in progress
Although the Veterinary Nurse Initiative has seen little state legislative progress, it has made strides in other areas.
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Federal law could increase scrutiny at dog breeding facilities
Lawmakers are trying to close a loophole that exempts some large-scale dog breeders from federal scrutiny when the breeders sell directly to the…
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Lawmakers seek to curb antimicrobial use in livestock
Some federal lawmakers are calling for an end to what they say is the animal agriculture industry's overuse of antimicrobials
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Board approves action items in Denver
Posted on August 15, 2003 Steps taken to assist with state challenges, analyze concept of independent educational assessment program The…
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FDA clarifying what constitutes minor use of drugs under MUMS Act
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed amending regulations relevant to the development of drugs for minor uses in major species to specify…
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ACLAM takes stance, addresses threats to medical research
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine has issued a position statement on animal experimentation.
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Association Health Plan bill gains momentum
If passed, bill would expand health insurance options for veterinarians
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Strategy in motion
From the boardroom to the halls of Congress, AVMA leaders championed the Association's highest-ranked initiatives in April by endorsing an overarching…
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AVMA weighs in on antimicrobial use in food animals-again
In the interest of promoting science-based decisions, the Executive Board approved a position statement on the approval and
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Scope-of-practice laws draw attacks
Veterinarians, like other licensed medical providers, have increasingly voiced concern over laypersons providing care without proper experience,…
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Veterinarians among those charged in widespread horse doping scheme
Federal prosecutors have arrested several veterinarians, trainers, and other horse racing professionals on charges relating to systematic, covert…
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Bill would ban double-decker trailers for horse transport
The AVMA has long advocated for this prohibition, which is included in a $500 billion infrastructure bill proposed in the U.S. House of…