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Rabies liability: Is your practice protected?
On World Rabies Day, September 28, join AVMA Axon and the AVMA Trust for a live webinar outlining how to ensure your veterinary practice is legally…
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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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AVMA opposes reduced liability for bird deaths, favors drug fees
The AVMA opposes a legislative amendment that would remove liability for energy companies that unintentionally kill migratory birds.
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AVMA leaders discuss potential legal liability of student, volunteer work
House of Delegates also talks about cannabis, telehealth
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PLIT gets new liaison
The new ex officio trustee to the AVMA Professional Liability Insurance Trust is Dr. Rosemary J. LoGiudice
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Reporting laws suggest need for abuse standards
The statute protects veterinarians from civil or criminal liability when they alert authorities to an animal they suspect has been inhumanely treated
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Help for those in the path of disasters
Wildfires are raging across the western United States, and hurricanes continue to threaten the Gulf Coast and southern states. The AVMF is responding…
Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee
The Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee advises on the broad scope of economic issues affecting veterinary medicine.
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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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Your input needed: Cannabis, telehealth, risk management in practice
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will meet January 10-11, and delegates are looking for member comments to inform their discussion of important…
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Veterinarians as COVID-19 vaccinators: What you need to know
The federal government's plans to expand the pool of qualified personnel eligible to administer vaccines will include veterinarians and veterinary…
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Making sense of genetic disease in dogs and cats
Understanding genetic disease in mixed-breed and purebred dogs and cats can bring about more effective treatments and better client service, says…
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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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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.
Steps to implement telemedicine services in your practice
Telemedicine can improve patient triage and clinical outcomes, and benefit patients, animal owners and the veterinary practice. Follow these steps to…
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AVMA sets priorities for 108th Congress
The Executive Board has designated four bills as warranting active pursuit of passage.
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Treasurer: Passion is essence of profession
The treasurer has steered the Association through the recession's hurdles during the last several of his six yearlong terms and leaves the office at a…
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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…
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AVMA addresses animal abuse, research cats and dogs, outdoor housing of pets
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting April 11-13, revised guidance for veterinarians on responding to animal abuse or neglect, approved a policy…
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Five tips to protect veterinary practices against cyberattacks
Roughly 11,000 veterinary practices each year experience a cyberattack, and with just over 800,000 complaints of suspected internet crime in 2022,…
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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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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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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…