Council on Public Health
The Council on Public Health provides expert advice and consultation on issues related to safeguarding animal and public health.
AVMA Public Service Award
This award honors an AVMA member veterinarian for outstanding public service or unusual contributions to public health and regulatory veterinary…
Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues
The Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues advises on veterinary matters related to disasters and their implications for animal health, public…
Veterinarians protect people, animals, and society
When people think of veterinarians, they usually think of doctors for animals, but veterinary medicine also crosses over into public health.
National Dog Bite Prevention Week: Promoting peaceful coexistence with our canine companions
Most dogs coexist peacefully with people, but dog bites remain a serious public health risk. National Dog Bite Prevention Week is April 9-15.
Seek Advice on Backyard Poultry
Advice for small animal veterinarians who are asked to provide veterinary care for backyard poultry flocks. Relates to backyard poultry resource.
Antibiotic use is changing. Talk to your veterinarian.
Talk to a veterinarian about responsible use of antibiotics in animals. Veterinary oversight helps preserve antimicrobial effectiveness in fighting…
Transporting Livestock
Thousands of livestock animals are transported every day across the U.S. When considering interstate or international travel for your livestock, plan…
Traveling with your dog or cat
When considering interstate or international travel for your dog or cat, plan ahead because some preparations may need to start six months or more in…
Transporting Wildlife Species or Their Hybrids
When considering interstate or international travel for captive wildlife species or hybrids of such, plan ahead
Traveling With Pet Birds
When considering interstate or international travel for your pet bird, plan ahead because some preparations may need to start months in advance.
Advocating for veterinary small businesses
The AVMA supports a business environment that allows veterinarians to thrive in rewarding and financially sustainable careers. We advocate for…
National Pet Week veterinary toolkit
National Pet Week® helps veterinarians promote responsible pet ownership and honor the pets in our lives. Use these practical tools for veterinary…
Traveling With Your Pet Fish or Other Aquatic Animals
While transporting fish and other aquatic pets across state, territory, or international borders is not as common as transporting other pets,
Workplace Hazard Communications
Veterinarians and their staff routinely work with hazardous substances. Make sure your practice is compliant with workplace hazard communications…
Avian influenza virus type A (H5N1) in U.S. dairy cattle
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was identified in U.S. dairy cattle for the first time in March 2024. Here are important details about this…
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment may be needed by veterinarians when working with patients, certain medications, laboratory specimens and substances.
5 reasons you want a veterinarian on your team in a zombie apocalypse
Under normal circumstances, we'd never recommend that a veterinarian treat a human. But in a zombie apocalypse... physicians might be hard to come by.…
SARS-CoV-2 in animals
Learn about how the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 affects animals, and how to keep pets safe during the pandemic.
Transporting Horses and Other Equids
When considering interstate or international travel for your horse or other equids, plan ahead because some preparations may need to start months in…
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.
Traveling With Exotics Such as Rabbits, Ferrets, Small Rodents, and Others
When considering interstate or international travel for your exotic pet, plan ahead because some preparations may need to start months in advance.
Plague
Plague is an infectious disease of animals and humans caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
Animal Disease Traceability
The Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) Rule, which took effect in March 2013, establishes minimum national official identification and documentation…
Disposal of pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical Disposal has come under increased scrutiny due to detection of human pharmaceuticals in U.S. Waterways.