Check the Chip Day infographic
Post this microchipping infographic on your website or blog, and share with clients via social media, to promote both microchipping and the importance…
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Policy revisions on animal identification touch on data security
The AVMA began to address the data security issues of future radiofrequency identification technology while consolidating several policies on animal…
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On the trail of horses
The debate over how to track and identify horses has been ongoing for more than a decade.
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Pet owners, shelters, and clinics: Check the chip
Lost or stolen pets have a much greater chance of being reunited with their families if they have been microchipped and the registration information…
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Aug. 15 is Check the Chip Day
Lost or stolen pets have a much greater chance of being reunited with their families if they have been microchipped and registration information is up…
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AVMA weighs in on microchip-tumor reports
The AVMA is very concerned about press reports and studies linking microchips commonly implanted in cats and dogs to cancer
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New online resources to help return animals to owners
The American Animal Hospital Association unveiled www.petmicrochiplookup.org in September, and a startup company launched a beta version of…
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AVMA Answers: President's outlook
Why are you advocating more comprehensive animal identification, such as implementation of the National Animal Identification System for food animals…
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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…
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AVMA changes, reaffirms electronic ID guidelines
The statement is now titled Electronic Identification Veterinary Practices and Procedures Guidelines for Companion Animals, Birds, and Equids.
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Check the Chip Day helps reunite families, build client bonds
An increasing number of veterinary clients understand that microchips can help reunite them with lost pets, but many still don’t know that they need…
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2005 resolutions a mix of issues, mandates
Various AVMA constituent associations and in one case, the Executive Board, have submitted five resolutions for the House of Delegates to act on
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Executive Board approves communications revamp
The 2004-2005 AVMA Executive Board held its final meeting July 14 in Minneapolis
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Executive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profession
The AVMA Executive Board approved recommendations involving some of the more pertinent issues in the veterinary profession—national disaster response,…
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Animated video promotes National Check the Chip Day
Animated video promotes National Check the Chip Day, which falls on Aug. 15. The AVMA and American Animal Hospital Association established the event…
Celebrate Check the Chip Day in your clinic
These stress-free promotion ideas make it easy to turn Check the Chip Day into an opportunity to start new conversations with clients, show how much…
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Illinois legislature passes controversial dangerous-dog bill
Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich is expected to sign into law a controversial dangerous-dog bill recently passed by the state
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AVMA, AAHA partner on Chip Day
Starting this year, every Aug. 15 will be observed as “Check the Chip Day.”
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Check the Chip Day reunites families
An orange tabby cat named T2 escaped from his owner's temporary home in Florida following a hurricane in 2004. Just this past March, he arrived in an…
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Toolkit helps you remind clients to check the chip before July 4
July 4 is a time for celebration, but pets don’t always enjoy the festivities. In fact, July 5 is historically one of the busiest days for animal…
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In Short
The AVMA and the American Animal Hospital Association team up each year to co-sponsor national Check the Chip Day
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Lost animal dilemma can confound veterinarians
The amended AVMA policy, "The Objectives and Key Elements Needed for Effective Electronic Identification of Companion Animals, Birds, and Equids," was…
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Industry initiatives
HomeAgain, a subsidiary of Schering-Plough Animal Health, has donated nearly $60,000 to the Winn Feline Foundation—$1 for each
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AVMA weighs in on emotional damages case
The AVMA is one of several nonprofit associations asking an Arizona appellate court to deny a plaintiff's request for emotional