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Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee
The Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee advises the Board of Directors onmatter related to aquatic animal health and aquatic veterinary medicine.
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Use of technology in veterinary medicine
The AVMA supports responsible and ethical development and use of technology that can benefit and protect public health, animal health and welfare, and…
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UNDER REVIEWJudicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in aquatic animal medicine
Aquatic animal veterinarians should use all therapeutants, including antimicrobials, judiciously to restore aquatic animal health, ensure continued…
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Antimicrobial sales rise in 2018 but remain down over decade
Data show one-year rises among products for pigs, cattle
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Enduring, but in reduced numbers
Veterinarians who work with the beef and dairy industries will need to offer different services as consolidation in those industries
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AASV basic guidelines of judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in swine
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians and AVMA both support these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in pork production.
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Convention presenters dispense cannabis updates
Presentations on the research and regulations concerning the use of cannabis in veterinary medicine will be offered throughout the AVMA Virtual…
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Lawmakers seek to curb antimicrobial use in livestock
Some federal lawmakers are calling for an end to what they say is the animal agriculture industry's overuse of antimicrobials
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AAAP guidelines for judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in poultry
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in poultry production, developed by the American Association of…
AVMA Excellence Awards
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals.…
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Proposal calls for changes in antimicrobial use
The Food and Drug Administration hopes a guide and draft guide on antimicrobial use and availability
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Tests on distillers grains find antimicrobial residues
Regulators have reported finding antimicrobial residues in distillers grains, which are often used as animal feed.
AVMA membership data 2018
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2018.
AVMA membership data 2019
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2019.
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Researchers create, evaluate prion-free cattle
The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service has announced initial results of research involving
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American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) judicious use of antimicrobials guidelines
The AVMA has endorsed these antimicrobial stewardship guidelines developed by the American Association of Equine Practitioners.
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AVMA president wants to hear from you
Dr. Douglas Kratt, AVMA president, hosted a virtual chat on Oct. 28, answering questions about everything from how he’s keeping productive at his…
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CSU creates Sustainable Livestock Systems Collaborative
The Sustainable Livestock Systems Collaborative, the university announced this past December, will allow CSU livestock and animal health experts to…
Food Safety Advisory Committee
The Food Safety Advisory Committee advises the Board of Directors on food protection (food safety, food defense, and food security) issues.
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Principles of veterinary medical ethics of the AVMA
All veterinarians are expected to adhere to a progressive code of ethical conduct known as the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.
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Nominations open for 2021 AVMA awards
The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and nonveterinarians to the veterinary profession and to animal health and welfare.
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UNDER REVIEWJoint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on veterinary education
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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Busy times, stress for veterinarians during pandemic
The AVMA House of Delegates discussed how busy their practices are now, concerns they have for keeping themselves and their staff healthy, how to…