The AVMA supports passage of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 510). In addition to giving the Health and Human

Once again, Congress is eyeing implementing reforms in North American horse racing, but, this time, it’s looking to an outside

With 88 percent of veterinary students borrowing from federal student loan programs, according to the 2016 AVMA & AAVMC Report on the Market for…

The AVMA has directed the Governmental Relations Division in Washington, D.C., to continue pressing for passage of several bills pending in Congress

Formal title: Docket Number [EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0188] National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation…

Recently passed federal legislation will improve national animal disease detection and response capabilities.

The personal and professional lives of veterinarians are affected by legislation and regulation every day, from when they write a prescription to when…

AVMA strongly recommends that veterinarians, legislators, state veterinary medical boards, and state pharmacy boards work together to create practical…

Even if a goose, chicken or other poultry is kept as a pet, it is classified and regulated as a food animal species by the FDA.

The AVMA praised the Senate for passing “commonsense legislation” that would allow veterinarians to legally transport controlled substances

posted February 1, 2011   A law passed in early January gives federal regulators more authority over food production, including the ability to force…

President Bush signed into law Aug. 2 legislation that will increase the number of approved animal drugs

The Animal Welfare Act was signed into law in 1966, originally to protect laboratory animals while also regulating animal dealers and the laboratories…

The nation’s new farm bill creates critical programs to improve animal health and enhance the nation’s ability to prevent and respond to animal…

Ssome in the industry are calling for an outright ban on race-day medication, and so is newly introduced federal legislation.

The AVMA will push Congress to pass legislation that would forbid transporting horses across state lines in double-deck trailers.

View AVMA's letter asking FDA to clarify its proposed rules on drug compounding and allow more time for public comment.

The AVMA has long advocated for this prohibition, which is included in a $500 billion infrastructure bill proposed in the U.S. House of…

Multiple government agency jurisdiction and oversight for aquatic animal health and diseases duplicates efforts

A new federal law expands the existing paid family medical and leave program from its current form and gives paid sick leave to workers who did not…

President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong Last month, I shared with you my commitment to advocate on behalf of the veterinary profession by engaging with…

Racetrack-led coalition created to address horse racing deaths, safety concerns

As a moderate Democrat in the House of Representatives, Rep. Kurt Schrader is a rarity in a Congress riven by partisan passions.

Dr. Rena Carlson, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, has held leadership roles since early in her veterinary career. She spoke to JAVMA News about…

The Prevent All Soring Tactics Act (H.R. 1518/S. 1406) generated a lot discussion among the American Horse Council’s advisory committees