Reputation management toolkit
Protect your reputation, limit your risk, and discover ways to respond to cyberbullies. AVMA's reputation management toolkit has the practical…
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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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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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Updated Ag Guide expands on pain management
The Ag Guide is a primary reference for agricultural animal care at research institutions, and recent updates strengthen calls for use of pain…
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VHMA celebrates 40 years of advancing veterinary managers
Before the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association’s founding in 1981, most veterinary hospitals were not managed by people with the unique skills…
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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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New AAHA nutrition, weight management guidelines published
The 2021 Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association include information on body condition score, muscle…
Social media and cyberbullying: A reputation management series
This library of videos from the AVMA and AVMA Trust can help you combat cyberbullies and protect your online reputation.
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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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AVMA creates practice management tools for members
The AVMA has released two resources to help simplify financial and back-office operations for veterinarians: a business plan template and a profit and…
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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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Taking the chronic out of enteropathies
Veterinarians have many tools in their toolbox to treat chronic enteropathies in dogs and cats, particularly nutritional management, and a new…
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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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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
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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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