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The human-animal bond: A legal liability for veterinarians?
Civil and criminal codes pertaining to animals are evolving.
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Veterinarians push against restriction of ketamine
The AVMA and many members have submitted comments emphasizing the importance of access to ketamine ahead of a review by a World Health Organization…
Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee
The Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee advises on the broad scope of economic issues affecting veterinary medicine.
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Antimicrobial research a priority for AVMA
Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat, and the AVMA is advocating for development of new drugs that would help protect humans and animals.
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Regenerative medicine, including therapeutic use of stem cells
Regenerative medicine holds promise in treating a variety of diseases, yet questions remain. The AVMA supports the continued scientific development of…
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AVMA, United reach agreement on form for assistance animals
The AVMA, with support from the AVMA PLIT, took action when United Airlines announced a new policy requiring a veterinarian's signature vouching for…
Compounding
Understand the rules for veterinary compounding, and get resources to support your work with clients whose animals require compounded medications.
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UNDER REVIEWAnimal abuse and animal neglect
Veterinarians may observe cases of suspected animal abuse or neglect. The AVMA encourages state legislation that supports veterinarians who report…
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CDC updates recommendation for human rabies vaccination
Updated guidelines on rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis reduce the number of recommended doses of the rabies vaccine from three to two for veterinarians…
Veterinary technology program data
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) collects data on veterinary technology and nursing programs every year.…
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Policy spells out reasons for vaccination and following labeling
Recognizing an aversion to vaccination among some members of the public and concerned that some veterinarians are advocating dosing of vaccines that
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Practitioners weigh in on vaccine issues
It was practitioners' turn to have their say about companion animal vaccine issues at a workshop designed to
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Board acts on research, grievance resolution, residues
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting Nov. 20-22, 2014, approved a few new policies, rescinded some that were no longer, and reaffirmed or…
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Military to track combat injuries in working dogs
A military spending bill passed by Congress at the start of the new year includes provisions that will improve the health and welfare of military…
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Responsible ownership the alternative to breed banning, other restrictions
Responsible ownership the alternative to breed banning, other restrictions
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AVMA endorses guidance for vets suspecting animal abuse
The AVMA has endorsed a document created jointly by the AVMA Committee on the Human-Animal Bond and the American Humane Association for veterinarians…
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Groups issue warnings on improper vaccine use
Practitioners must always walk a fine line when deciding how to tailor vaccine protocols for their patients, but a certain activity has drawn the…
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AVMA opposes USDA-APHIS vaccine amendment
The AVMA Executive Board narrowly approved a recommendation opposing a government-initiated proposal
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Veterinarian named in settlement over human knee surgeries
The University of Missouri reportedly agreed to pay $16.2 million to settle several lawsuits earlier this year over a knee surgery procedure developed…
FAQs about extralabel drug use
See answers to common questions about extra-label drug use by veterinarians and the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act.
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Vaccination principles
Vaccines have been proven highly efficacious and beneficial to the health of veterinary patients, as well as the general public. Decisions about…
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Board debates policy points on medicinal products
Thorny issues surrounding the appropriate use of medicinal products—and how to handle adverse events—prompted discussion during the Executive Board…
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AVMA Answers
What is compounding? Dr. Elizabeth Curry-Galvin,assistant directorof the AVMA Division of Scientific Activities, responds:
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Reporting adverse vaccine events
Little or no practical safety information exists on vaccine labels or in the literature,