policy
Dog and cat population management
Dog and cat population management is a complex animal welfare problem, with many contributing factors.
JAVMA news
Exploding population of wild horses, burros strains BLM
The Bureau of Land Management's Wild Horse and Burro program is at a crossroads, according to Alan Shepherd, the program's on-range branch chief.
JAVMA news
Study finds gains in disaster planning for animals
Most U.S. states and about half of high-population cities and counties have organizational infrastructure for managing animals during a disaster, such…
JAVMA news
New Jersey granting CE credits for volunteer services
A new law in New Jersey allows veterinarians to earn continuing education credits by providing free services for low-income, animal shelters, or…
JAVMA news
Passion for people, horses drives AAEP president
Dr. R. Reynolds Cowles Jr. is passionate about a lot of things. When he’s not treating horses or giving talks on practice management, he can be found…
JAVMA news
State, local public health veterinarians work long hours to protect the public
Public health veterinarians describe shifting this year from protecting against familiar local threats to managing broad health care and education…
JAVMA news
Growing member value
The new AVMA Strategic Plan aims to increase member satisfaction by focusing on objectives such as protecting and enhancing the lifelong value of the…
AVMA news
VMAE names Hochstadt as CEO after Johnson’s retirement
Adrian Hochstadt is leaving the AVMA executive team to take over for Ralph Johnson, who is retiring after six years as the Veterinary Medical…
JAVMA news
AVMA considers revising policy on feral cats
The AVMA is considering revisions to its policy on “Free-roaming Abandoned and Feral Cats” in hopes of building consensus among stakeholders.
JAVMA news
Chronic wasting disease continues to spread
An always-fatal neurologic disease is contributing to declines in Western deer and elk herds and raising the possibility of local extinctions.
AVMA news
Conserving wildlife for generations to come
Dr. Ole Alcumbrac owns a mixed animal practice in Arizona and is a contractor for work on wildlife. He also is the star of the television shows “Wild…
JAVMA news
Finding the spreaders of chronic wasting disease
Research teams are working to improve tests used to find the prions that cause chronic wasting disease, track animal movements and interactions…
policy
Model dog and cat control ordinance
The AVMA's Model Dog and Cat Control Ordinance is a guide for legislators and other government officials involved in developing animal control…
AVMA news
Veterinary Medical Association Executives – July 29, 2022
The Veterinary Medical Association Executives held its annual meeting on July 29 in Philadelphia. The VMAE presented awards and seated new officials.
JAVMA news
Q&A with Adrian Hochstadt
Adrian Hochstadt, incoming deputy chief executive officer of the AVMA, answers questions from JAVMA News.
State-based waste disposal resources
Waste is regulated at the federal and state levels. In general, state regulations supersede federal regulations in that they may be more stringent.
JAVMA news
Cull sheds light on CWD, test sought for detection in live animals
About 17% of white-tailed deer tested suspect or positive for chronic wasting disease during a recent hunt in southwest Montana. The U.S. Department…
JAVMA news
HOD to deliberate on declawing
AVMA House of Delegates also to consider microchips, cribbing, use of technology
AVMA news
AVMA CEO addresses workforce trends
Speaking to animal health industry leaders this August, AVMA CEO Dr. Janet Donlin talked about the challenges and opportunities facing the veterinary…
policy
UNDER REVIEWImportation and interstate movement of wildlife, aquatic, and non-native animals
The AVMA recommends regulations governing the importation and interstate movement of wildlife, aquatic, and non-native animal species when there is…
AVMA news
Delegates discuss license portability, AVMA support for veterinary team members
The AVMA House of Delegates deliberated on the issue of license portability across states for veterinarians as a topic of the Veterinary Information…
blog
AVMA updates model document for rabies control laws
Previously known as the Model Rabies Control Ordinance, the document is a critical resource that helps state and local governments write or rewrite…
JAVMA news
Rabbit, hare populations recovering from viral disease
Rabbit and hare populations appear to have largely recovered from a viral disease that caused die-offs in the Western U.S., although the pathogen…
AVMA news
NAVTA calls for better protection of veterinary technician title
Most states lack restrictions on the title “veterinary technician,” and inconsistent state-by-state rules and enforcement lead to widespread misuse, a…
policy
Food safety
The AVMA supports appropriate educational, legislative, and regulatory measures to assure that foods of animal origin are safe and wholesome. AVMA…