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Lawsuit seeks stronger protections for primates
Lawyers representing the Department of Agriculture asked a federal court this October to dismiss a lawsuit by animal advocates
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AVMA GRD adds three assistant directors, PAC/grassroots coordinator
Three veterinarians with backgrounds as diverse as biomedical ethics, business, and law have joined the AVMA in Washington, D.C.
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Meeting links AVMA with state legislators
Posted on August 15, 2003 Members of the National Conference of State Legislatures, a bipartisan organization serving legislators and staff of…
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Board approves action items in Denver
Posted on August 15, 2003 Steps taken to assist with state challenges, analyze concept of independent educational assessment program The…
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Delegates stand behind induced molting position
Delegates on July 19 voted down a resolution declaring the AVMA to be opposed to inducing laying hens to molt.
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HOD calls for review of sow gestation stalls
HOD voted down a resolution to rescind the AVMA position that supports the use of sow housing configurations
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Meet the 2003-2004 Class of AVMA/AVMF Congressional Science Fellows
Posted on June 1, 2003 Bringing veterinary intelligence to the policy-making table The AVMF Congressional Science Fellowship Selection…
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AVMA opposes 'pet guardianship'
No evidence 'guardianship' enhances relationship between owner and pet
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AVMA board opposes five of six resolutions delegates will vote on in July
board members recommended that the House of Delegates disapprove all but one of six resolutions at its July session
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AVMA president calls for veterinarians to be more visibly engaged in ensuring welfare of entertainment animals
Veterinarians are key to ensuring animal health and well-being
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AAHA study finds millions of pets aren't getting maximum health care
Millions of U.S. pets aren't receiving the best care and treatment available, according to a nationwide study by the AAHA evaluating pet owners'…
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AAHA members gather in Phoenix
It was a chance for these veterinary care providers to learn the latest developments in veterinary medicine,
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Veterinarians team up with plastic surgeons for dog bite prevention week - May 15, 2003
Posted on May 1, 2003 National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 18-24 This May's National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 18-24, marks the first year…
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A tour in the desert
Posted on May 1, 2003 Veterinarians fill forward positions in Iraq campaign Rallying to the Army Veterinary Corps motto "conserve the…
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Intended use of therapeutic diets as drugs dictates VCPR requirement
Therapeutic or "prescription" diets must be dispensed within a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
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AVMA contributing to Johne's project
The Executive Board approved AVMA sponsorship of educational materials on Johne's disease