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Operation consent form reaffirmed
The Executive Board reaffirmed the AVMA Model Standard Consent Form during its April meeting.
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Vermont's high court considers pets' special value
Suit seeks compensation for emotional pain and loss of companionship
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10 reasons to be a member of the AVMA
The AVMA is far more than a journal publisher or convention organizer.
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$24 million to pay economic damages relevant to recalls of pet food
Pet owners whose animals fell ill or died after eating food subject to last year's massive recalls could be eligible for economic damages
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PLIT, Hub International donate to AVMF disaster fund
A donation from the AVMA PLIT and Hub International boosted the American Veterinary Medical Foundation's Animal Disaster
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AVMA officers re-elected
At its meeting in June, the Executive Board re-elected Dr. Bruce W. Little to the office of AVMA executive vice president
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AVMA Answers
Q: Where can clients find information on the appropriate rules and regulations regarding traveling with, or shipping pets to
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Menu Foods announces settlement to recalls of pet food
posted May 15, 2008 Menu Foods and other companies that participated in last year's massive…
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Ag department leaders seek comments on animal ID system
Federal agriculture authorities are asking stakeholders in livestock and poultry industries to provide input on the National Animal Identification…
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AVMA weighs in on emotional damages case
The AVMA is one of several nonprofit associations asking an Arizona appellate court to deny a plaintiff's request for emotional
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AVMA policy opposing cosmetic procedures reaffirmed by HOD
AVMA policy on "Ear Cropping and Tail Docking of Dogs" remains intact after the AVMA House of Delegates disapproved changes to its wording.
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Federal veterinary loan repayment program moves ahead
Eagerly anticipated rules implementing the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, authorized by the National Veterinary Medical Service Act…
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New Jersey court says consider pet's special value in custody cases
A New Jersey appeals court issued a precedent-setting decision when it ruled that a pet's "special subjective value" to its
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AVMA fills general counsel, assistant editor positions
A lawyer and a veterinary editor joined the AVMA staff this summer.
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AVMA to step up advocacy for national microchip standard
posted August 15, 2005 Despite recommendations from the Executive Board, House Advisory Committee, and Reference Committee 6 for
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AVMA Answers: Acclimation certificates
With the onset of cold weather, the AVMA began receiving an increased number of calls about acclimation certificates. What is an acclimation…
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PRRSV planned exposure and the law
Experts discuss different plan for dealing with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome In recent years, in
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Corry presidency would aim to advance AVMA's strategic goals
After more than two decades of service in the AVMA, Dr. Larry R. Corry of Buford, Ga., is on track to becoming the Association's highest elected…
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When can a veterinarian import a foreign drug?
NOTE: Please see Oct. 15, 2009, JAVMA News article, "FDA no longer issuing letters for importation for unapproved animal drugs," for…
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AVMA Answers
What is your role as the AVMA's director of State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs?
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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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Future of animal ID system unclear
Facing resistance from food animal owners and pressure from Congress, federal agriculture officials are reconsidering how the national animal disease…
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Take a seat at the table
One of the strengths of the AVMA is the extent to which its members can influence the direction of the organization.