AVMA news
AVMA partners with psychiatric professionals to promote human-animal bond
The AVMA and the American Psychiatric Association are joining forces in March to call attention to the mental health benefits of having an animal…
AVMA news
Clash between California veterinary, horse racing boards keeps equine practitioners guessing
The California Horse Racing Board and California Veterinary Medical Board are working through differences in how each is interpreting and enforcing…
AVMA news
Saving box turtles, all in a dog’s day of work
Veterinarians, veterinary students, a special pack of Boykin Spaniels, and the dogs’ owner have been working in Illinois and Tennessee to study and…
AVMA news
Auburn gets $24M for research on detection dogs
The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will receive $24 million in federal money to study ways to improve the availability and…
JAVMA news
New law provides for service dogs for veterans with PTSD
Some research indicates that overall symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are less intense among war veterans with service dogs. The recent…
JAVMA news
HOD passes resolution on workforce issues
AVMA leaders resolved to help address economic, staffing, and morale challenges in the veterinary workforce and they adjusted a series of existing…
JAVMA news
AVMA to deliberate on assistance animals, stem cells
Service, emotional support, and therapy animals provide therapeutic interventions and assist individuals with disabilities but the growing number of…
Compounding FAQ for pet owners
Help clients find answers to common questions about drug compounding.
policy
The IAHAIO Geneva Declaration
The AVMA endorses the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations' Geneva Declaration.
policy
The IAHAIO Prague Declaration
The AVMA endorses the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations' Prague Declaration.
JAVMA news
FDA to revise Compliance Policy Guide on veterinary compounding
The current CPG, published in July 2003, describes the FDA's position on what types of veterinary compounding might be subject to enforcement action.