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Legislation At A Glance
The AVMA supports passage of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 510). In addition to giving the Health and Human
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Europe adopts new animal testing regulations
Legislation passed by the European Parliament this September will prohibit member states from using great apes in nearly all research
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AVMA proactive in influencing legislation
One bill's language partly adopted from AVMA model act posted July 18, 2010 Crush videos, aquaculture, and puppy mills are just some of the…
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Animal Care faulted for lax oversight of problem dog breeders
New legislation aims to strengthen regulations, close Internet loophole
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The veterinary profession's role in addressing the opioid epidemic
AVMA strongly recommends that veterinarians, legislators, state veterinary medical boards, and state pharmacy boards work together to create practical…
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AVMA issues policy guidance for dog breeders and retailers
The AVMA has released a comprehensive set of guidelines to aid state and local governments as they develop policies intended to promote the welfare of…
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Prescription mandates: new bill, same problems
For several consecutive congressional sessions, the AVMA has led the charge to defeat legislation that would require veterinarians to provide written…
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AVMA takes state issues case by case
The AVMA has established a protocol for when it will become involved in state legislative and regulatory matters without a specific request from that…
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Red Flags Rule does not apply to lawyers; how about veterinarians?
A court recently ruled that a federal regulation requiring companies to develop identity-theft prevention programs does not apply to attorneys.
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Speaking up and making our voice heard
President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong Last month, I shared with you my commitment to advocate on behalf of the veterinary profession by engaging with…
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USDA exempts more exhibitors, owners from licensing
People who breed and sell only a few, nondangerous animals or who seldom exhibit such animals are exempt from federal licensing requirements.
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AVMA advances veterinary students’ needs in federal talks on higher education funding
Despite a lengthy legislative to-do list, Congress continues efforts to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, a wide-ranging bill that authorizes…
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AVMA addresses pet obesity, opioid abuse
The AVMA Board of Directors met June 19-20 at Association headquarters to consider an agenda that included pet obesity, the opioid abuse epidemic, and…
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Lowering hurdles of licenses
Government and veterinary leaders are trying to make it easier for professionals to keep working when they change states.
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Congresswoman drops by AVMA for visit
AVMA staff, a number of whom are her constituents, met Rep. Bean during a meet-and-greet event.
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Missourians approve tougher rules for dog breeders
During the Nov. 2 election, Missourians narrowly approved a ballot initiative, Proposition B, that creates tougher rules for dog breeders with more…
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AVMA Answers: President's perceptions
As AVMA president, what have you been hearing from constituents?
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Canada steps up enforcement of horse slaughter guidelines
Canada has taken a first step in developing a comprehensive food safety and traceability program for its equine industry, the effects of which will…
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Opioid shortage and abuse: Resources and education for veterinarians
The AVMA has good news to help our members advance high-quality patient care in the face of continuing opioid shortages: We’ve teamed up with VetBloom…
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AVMA board passes balanced 2011 budget
The AVMA Executive Board has approved a $29.5 million budget for fiscal 2011 with a projected $1.7 million in excess revenue over expenses.
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Lemme, Walker, Ylander run for District VII rep on AVMA Board
Three candidates are running to succeed Dr. John Howe as District VII representative on the AVMA Board of Directors when his term expires this July.
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AVMA Board meets with USDA official
AVMA’s Board of Directors met with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under secretary for marketing and regulatory programs during last…
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Law improves veterinary access to FDA-approved drugs
Veterinarians received good news from Washington recently: lawmakers passed the Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2018 (H.R.…