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Nonhuman primates as assistance animals
The AVMA does not support the use of nonhuman primates as assistance animals.
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Alert: Grain-based Non-Human Primate Tablet, 97mg raspberry
potential for elevated vitamin D levels
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Alert: Grain-based Non-Human Primate Tablet, 45mg raspberry
potential for elevated vitamin D levels
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Alert: Grain-based Non-Human Primate Tablet, 97mg grape
potential for elevated vitamin D levels
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Alert: Grain-based Non-Human Primate Tablet, 1gm banana
potential for elevated vitamin D levels
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Removal or reduction of teeth in nonhuman primates and carnivores
The AVMA is opposed to removal or reduction of healthy teeth in nonhuman primates and carnivores, except when required for medical treatment or…
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Alert: Grain-based Non-Human Primate Tablet, 1gm fruit punch
potential for elevated vitamin D levels
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Alert: Grain-based Non-Human Primate Tablet, 97mg fruit punch
potential for elevated vitamin D levels
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Alert: Grain-based Non-Human Primate Tablet, 190mg fruit punch
potential for elevated vitamin D levels
JAVMA news
AVMA testifies against keeping primates as pets
The House Committee on Natural Resources' Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans held a hearing March 11 on the Captive Primate Safety Act…
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Lawsuit seeks stronger protections for primates
Lawyers representing the Department of Agriculture asked a federal court this October to dismiss a lawsuit by animal advocates
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Primate position amended; Internet counseling position referred
On the recommendation of the Committee on the Human-Animal Bond, the AVMA position on Nonhuman Primates as Assistance Animals was
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Primate veterinarians promote animal welfare, biomedical research
When reports surfaced earlier this year that some primates at the New Iberia Research Center in Louisiana had been mistreated, some people may have…
APHIS Seeks Comments Regarding Petition to Amend Animal Welfare Act Regulations to Prohibit Public Contact with Big Cats, Bears, and Nonhuman Primates (August 5, 2013)
AVMA comments to APHIS regarding the Petition to Amend Animal Welfare Act Regulations to Prohibit Public Contact with Big Cats, Bears, and Nonhuman…
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Human-to-dog monkeypox transmission case reported
On June 10, a team from Sorbonne University in Paris recorded two human cases of infection with monkeypox virus connected with a case in a dog.
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Single policy on teeth reduction and removal adopted
The AVMA has a new policy concerning teeth removal and reduction in nonhuman primates and carnivores that replaces two related policies.
Mpox (monkeypox)
Mpox is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Its symptoms are similar to smallpox, but the disease is less contagious and less severe.
Zika virus
Can pets be reservoir hosts for Zika virus? Can dogs or other pets get Zika from humans or transmit it to them? Is there a vaccine for Zika?
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Dental surgery position statement approved
The AVMA has adopted a new position statement regarding dental surgery
Service, emotional support, and therapy animals
Understanding the varied roles of service, emotional support, and therapy animals helps veterinary teams provide care and advice consistent with each…
Ebola virus
AVMA is collaborating with CDC, USDA and other experts to get information about Ebola to veterinarians. We have resources both for veterinarians and…
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House acts on AVMA-supported initiatives
The AVMA welcomed two positive developments in the House of Representatives in June: a $1 million appropriation for the National
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AAALAC International appoints Bayne as executive director
The Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International appointed Dr. Kathryn Bayne (Washington State ’87) as its new…
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AVMA welfare positions evolve - June 1, 2004
AVMA welfare positions evolve New position on tail docking of cattle amended, other positions adopted On…
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Reimann named to NIH council
Dr. Keith Reimann, a professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and senior director of product discovery at MassBiologics, has been…