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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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Conference fosters dialogue on cattle welfare
Months after an undercover activist filmed abusive handling of dairy cows at a California slaughterhouse, leading to a massive beef
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Gates grant to WSU 'transformational'
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has gifted Washington State University with the largest private grant in its 116-year history.
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Center takes integrated approach to zoo animal welfare
The Chicago Zoological Society has established a program of study at the Brookfield Zoo bringing together a range of sciences to
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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 concerned about California ballot initiative
AVMA concerned about California ballot initiative Printer-friendly version This November, California voters will decide on Proposition 2, a…
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AVMA contributing to Johne's project
The Executive Board approved AVMA sponsorship of educational materials on Johne's disease
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College news
University of Minnesota appoints Ames as dean posted July 15, 2008 Dr. Trevor Ames The
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Veterinary students win AVMF scholarships
Thirteen veterinary students have won scholarships through the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.
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California voters call for changes in livestock housing
Also known as Standards for Confining Farm Animals, Proposition 2 requires California producers to make major alterations to livestock housing systems…
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Outgoing AVMA officers reflect on experiences
President Hammer, Vice President Hendrix talk about their time in office
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AVMA opposes 'pet guardianship'
No evidence 'guardianship' enhances relationship between owner and pet
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New director leading American Veterinary Medical Foundation
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has hired a director, Michael W. Cathey, who has had a long career as a fundraiser for nonprofit…
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Policy addresses use of elephant guides, tethers
A new AVMA policy describes the appropriate use of guides and tethers as training and management tools for elephants—and condemns
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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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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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Bovine practitioners face challenges to profession, industry
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners' 41st annual conference ran Sept. 25-27 in Charlotte, N.C., jointly with 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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Your Foundation makes an impact
Since Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast in 2005, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation has been committed to helping…
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AVMA weighs in on California livestock housing referendum
An upcoming California referendum on mandatory changes to livestock confinement practices has the AVMA concerned the proposal could compromise animal…
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Commission releases report on food animal production
After a two-year study of concentrated animal feeding operations, the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production released in April its…
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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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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 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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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'…