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Board updates public health policies, practitioners advisory committee charge
Earlier this year, the AVMA Board of Directors voted on changes to policies on public health matters, including tuberculosis, brucellosis, and…
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Compendium of measures to prevent disease associated with animals in public settings
The AVMA endorses the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians' 2017 Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with…
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One Health legislation: The need is clear
As discussions about another economic stimulus package continue, attention also is focused on public health matters – including the importance of One…
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Environmental health focus of this year’s Global Health Summit
Experts in several areas will discuss environmental health issues during the Global Health Summit at the AVMA Virtual Convention 2020
Animal health advocacy
The AVMA’s advocacy work provides critical support for the work veterinary teams do every day to protect, promote, and advance animal health. Learn…
Pet dental health toolkit
Do your clients know how important dental care is to their pet's health? Use these tools to educate and encourage them to schedule the exams,…
JAVMA news
The new landscape of health insurance
Veterinarians will feel the impact as individuals and as practice owners when provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that will…
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USDA awards $4.4M for food animal, public practice
The Department of Agriculture has offered awards totaling nearly $4.4 million to 48 veterinarians toward repayment of veterinary student loans in…
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Antimicrobial resistance: AVMA takes steps to address a critical health issue
Antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance are hot issues in society right now, and protecting veterinarians’ access to these drugs that are…
Antimicrobial-resistant pathogens affecting animal health
The AVMA has worked with experts to identify bacteria affecting multiple animal species for which there is evidence of antimicrobial resistance. The…
policy
UNDER REVIEWVeterinary involvement in marine mammal health and welfare
The AVMA encourages the use of appropriately experienced and qualified veterinarians to optimize the health and welfare of marine mammals.
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Therapeutic pet food health claims
The FDA uses enforcement discretion in overseeing certain pet food claims. While many of these could legally be considered drugs, certain claims are…
JAVMA news
Association advocates ‘one health’ to White House
The AVMA sent a letter to the White House in March advocating a one-health approach in addressing zoonotic diseases.
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Working for you, advancing animal health
Dr. John Howe takes his responsibility as AVMA president very seriously and looks forward to serving AVMA members throughout his tenure. Read his…
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the role of veterinarians in advancing One Health—A global public good
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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Report identifies antimicrobial-resistant pathogens impacting animal health
A new report on antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and their impact on animal health is now available for AVMA members to download.
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Streamline Pet Dental Health Month with AVMA tools
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. AVMA’s pet dental health toolkit is available free of charge to all AVMA members and will let you…
Pet health and veterinary awareness events
View our calendar of observances and holidays related to veterinary medicine.
AVMA news
Cornell wildlife health center receives $35M endowment
In February, Cornell University announced a $35 million gift to endow and name the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health at the university’s…
JAVMA news
Regulatory standards on pet health insurance being developed
There were nearly 2.82 million dogs and cats with pet health insurance at the end of 2019 in the United States and Canada. A new model law will likely…
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Zoetis receives $15.3M grant to improve livestock health in Africa
Zoetis announced in March that the company received a $15.3 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to further develop and integrate…
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CSU launches certificate in Spanish for animal health and care
Colorado State University has launched a new undergraduate certificate, Spanish for Animal Health and Care, to make sure students in veterinary and…
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AVMA tools help you celebrate Pet Dental Health Month
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and AVMA's free toolkit will help get your practice ready.
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Capitol Hill briefing raises One Health awareness
More than 100 Capitol Hill lawmakers and staff attended an AVMA-hosted educational briefing on a new biosafety facility that will study important…
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AVMA Animal Health Studies Database reaches 5 years, 500 listings
This June, the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database is marking the fifth anniversary of its launch. The AAHSD also recently surpassed 500 listings of…