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UNDER REVIEWVeal calf management
The AVMA supports modern veal calf production practices that meet the welfare and health needs of calves. View the policy on veal calf management.
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Dog and cat population management
Dog and cat population management is a complex animal welfare problem, with many contributing factors.
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Resource helps manage MSDS library
The AVMA has produced a flowchart to help veterinary practices manage their library of material safety data sheets for
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Fairhall joins GHLIT as executive manager
Gail Fairhall, PhD, joined the staff of the AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust as the new executive manager on Oct. 4.
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Animal agriculture manure management
The AVMA supports appropriate efforts and actions to prevent negative environmental impacts from wastes generated by terrestrial or aquatic animal…
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UNDER REVIEWBest management practices for pharmaceutical disposal
Pharmaceutical disposal is an important and complex issue. See best practices for veterinarians and veterinary teams.
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AVMA offers new practice management seminar, online course
The AVMA has contracted with Deborah Snellen, professional trainer and small-business management consultant
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Report says animal management research needed
A report from a science source for food, agricultural, and environmental issues calls for research on connections among animal
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Management of mares used in the pregnant mare urine (PMU) collection industry
The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' position statement on Management of Mares Used in the Pregnant Mare Urine…
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Javorka is new AVMA manager of recent graduate outreach
Dr. Carrie Ann Javorka joined the AVMA Membership and Field Services Division this April in a new position overseeing programs and services for…
Managing Your Finances Responsibly: How to Create a Realistic Budget
Establishing good financial habits at a young age helps you throughout your entire life and can make a significant difference in your long-term…
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Role of the veterinary profession in national, state, and local emergencies
The AVMA recommends that emergency management organizations include veterinarians in the planning process and response operations.
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Taking matters into their own hands
Kristen Britton admits that, heading into veterinary college, she, like many of her fellow students, was naive about the business
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AVMA backs expanded Brakke Study of successful business practices
The AVMA will assist Pfizer Animal Health and Brakke Consulting Practice Management Group in a comprehensive study
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UNDER REVIEWPregnant sow housing
Pregnant sows are kept in a variety of housing systems. View the AVMA's recommendations for sow housing and management systems.
Partners for Healthy Pets
As part of our effort to advocate for both our member veterinarians and the welfare of animals, the AVMA is an active partner in the non-profit…
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What keeps you up at night?
The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association recently conducted a survey about what keeps veterinary professionals awake at
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AVMA supports updated and expanded Brakke study, approves task force on housing of pregnant sows
The AVMA Executive Board approved a plan to support Pfizer Animal Health and Brakke Consulting Practice Management Group
Economics & Practice
Tools and resources to help veterinarians and practice managers run the business. Client materials, insurance info, human resource help, and much…
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Veterinary leaders converge
377 veterinary leaders, converged in Chicago for the sixth AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference
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Elephant guides and tethers
The AVMA condemns the use of guides to puncture, lacerate, strike or inflict harm upon an elephant. The AVMA recommends tethers only be used when…
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Health authorities hope strategy will control FMD
International animal health authorities hope enhancing veterinary services and the management of foot-and-mouth disease risks
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New Jersey veal calf legislation nears passage
New Jersey veal calf legislation nears passage New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill mandating certain…
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UNDER REVIEWWildlife-livestock interactions
The AVMA supports use of science-based evidence and peer-reviewed research to direct wildlife-livestock management policies, and funding to research…