JAVMA news
Database lists clinical studies on cannabis, cancer, more
Cannabis is just one focus of current clinical trials involving animals, with others focusing on treatments such as stem cells and monoclonal…
AVMA news
States begin to restrict cattle imports from those with influenza cases
In an effort to prevent domestic cattle from being exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza Type A…
policy
Ownership and/or possession and appropriate disposition of wild and exotic pet species or their hybrids
The AVMA is concerned with animal welfare, husbandry, infectious diseases, public health and safety, and environmental impacts associated with…
AVMA news
USDA finalizes standards to include birds under Animal Welfare Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is establishing welfare standards for birds, which were previously…
policy
UNDER REVIEWImportation and interstate movement of wildlife, aquatic, and non-native animals
The AVMA recommends regulations governing the importation and interstate movement of wildlife, aquatic, and non-native animal species when there is…
JAVMA news
Supporting real assistance animals
Is that cockatoo riding a man's shoulder in the produce section really an emotional support animal?
blog
AVMA updates model document for rabies control laws
Previously known as the Model Rabies Control Ordinance, the document is a critical resource that helps state and local governments write or rewrite…
JAVMA news
In Short
Colorado State University recently released a study touting the use of the GonaCon-Equine immunocontraceptive vaccine as a
JAVMA news
In Short
The CDC is warning people not to cuddle hedgehogs, National Dog Bite Prevention Week is coming up in April, and more
AVMA news
Nation enters third year of historic HPAI epizootic
The ongoing outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus seen throughout the world is unlike previous HPAI outbreaks in terms of…
Disposal of pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical Disposal has come under increased scrutiny due to detection of human pharmaceuticals in U.S. Waterways.