Microchipping of animals
This page provides background information on microchipping of animals.
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Comments sought on microchipping
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced that it will accept comments regarding the use of microchipping
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EU: foals require microchipping
Member states of the European Union have reached agreement on a new regulation that will revise existing equine identification
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Microchip backgrounder, FAQ updated
The AVMA has updated its backgrounder and frequently asked questions document regarding microchips as a means of identifying dogs, cats, and other…
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Microchipping of companion animals addressed
The AVMA Executive Board approved several recommendations related to the microchipping of animals for identification.
Microchips reunite pets with families
For animals that get separated from their owners, proper identification is a ticket home. Microchips are a safe and reliable method of permanent…
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Efforts to microchip equids gaining traction
Industrywide efforts to microchip horses and other equids have demonstrated the value of permanent identification and showcased how microchips can be…
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USDA: No authority to regulate pet microchips
More than two years after Congress directed the Department of Agriculture to weigh in on the debate over incompatible pet microchip technology, the…
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AVMA offers informational resources on microchipping
The AVMA has released two resources on microchipping of animals—a backgrounder and answers to frequently asked
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HOD adopts policies on cribbing, microchipping animals
In January, the AVMA House of Delegates overwhelmingly voted to adopt a new policy on humanely managing horse cribbing and a revised policy concerning…
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Policy changes for pet food, microchips
The AVMA is advocating for veterinarian involvement in the distribution of pet foods that make health claims.
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Microchip identification of companion animals and equids
The AVMA endorses the implantation of electronic identification in companion animals and equids and supports standardization in materials, procedures,…
Microchips and Check the Chip Day toolkit
Help make family reunions happen. Encourage microchipping and remind pet owners to keep chip registrations up to date with these easy-to-use…
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Board offers guidance on obligations concerning microchipped animals
Concerns about veterinarians' ethical and legal obligations regarding microchipped animals have led to a revised AVMA Policy
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Coalition presses microchip makers for global scanner
Animal welfare and veterinary associations are calling on microchip manufacturers and distributors to provide a scanner capable of reading all
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AVMA to step up advocacy for national microchip standard
posted August 15, 2005 Despite recommendations from the Executive Board, House Advisory Committee, and Reference Committee 6 for
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Illinois may lead the nation with microchip law
The bill increases penalties for the owners of dogs who have a history of aggression, and attack a human or domestic animal
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Foie gras, microchip database resolutions to be put before AVMA delegates
Foie gras and microchip databases are the subjects of two resolutions AVMA delegates are being asked to vote on when they gather
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AVMA members press Congress for illicit xylazine, dog importation laws
Nearly 120 veterinarians and veterinary students attended the 2023 AVMA annual legislative fly-in, held April 17-19 in Washington, D.C. They urged…
On Check the Chip Day, a lifesaving reminder to ensure pets are microchipped with current contact info
Statistics show that one in three pets will become lost at some point during their lives, but cats and dogs with registered microchips are much more…
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AVMF aid is source of hope for embattled Ukrainian veterinarians
Dr. Vladlen Ushakov, president of the Ukrainian Small Animal Veterinary Association, briefed AVMA leadership on Jan. 5 at #AVMAVLC about the state of…
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Keynote speakers discover leadership lessons in small moments
Six veterinary professionals shared stories about the lasting effects of leadership during the keynote address at the 2023 AVMA Veterinary Leadership…
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It’s easier than ever: Remind clients to Check the Chip
From ready-to-use social media posts to videos and more, AVMA members have exclusive access to free tools to support microchipping for Check the Chip…
Halloween can be a scary time for pets; AVMA shares tips on keeping them safe
From toxic treats to dangerous decorations to constricting costumes, Halloween can be a scary and dangerous time for our pets.