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NOAA, NGOs debate effects of ocean farms on wildlife
Federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico have been open to fish farming for two years, but no farms yet exist.
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AVMA legislative agenda expands
The AVMA is weighing in on several bills Congress is considering, including legislation affecting small businesses, wildlife, and animal welfare.
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Policy on wildlife-livestock interactions reaffirmed
As recommended by the Animal Agriculture Liaison Committee, the Executive Board approved reaffirmation of the AVMA policy Wildlife-Livestock…
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Wildlife-livestock interactions policy adopted
The AVMA has adopted a policy encouraging government agencies to be guided by science in their policies on interactions between wildlife and…
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Dissents over review process for euthansia report; board revisits issue
The Report of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia has been called the gold standard, the resource consulted not only by the veterinary profession but also by
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AVMA revises policy on feral cats to encourage collaboration
The AVMA has revised its policy on “Free-roaming Abandoned and Feral Cats” to encourage collaboration among veterinarians, humane groups, and wildlife…
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House could consider acupuncture academy, pet relocation for adoption
The AVMA House of Delegates could consider an application for the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture to become a member and
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Student externship stipend program expanded with food supply focus
Beginning in 2008, the number of veterinary students participating in the AVMA Student Externship Stipend Program will be increased from 10 to 15…
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AVMF adds to its charitable programs
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation launched a new fund during the AVMA Annual Convention
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Emergency management plan approved
The Executive Board approved, in concept, an AVMA Emergency Management Program Strategic Plan.
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New version of policy opposes conventional steel-jawed leghold traps
The AVMA opposes use of conventional steel-jawed leghold traps but recognizes some necessary applications for those of more modern design, according…
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Board funds NCVEI core competency projects
The board approved an expenditure of $205,369 to fund a proposal from the NCVEI Work Group on Strategies
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AVMA considers revising policy on feral cats
The AVMA is considering revisions to its policy on “Free-roaming Abandoned and Feral Cats” in hopes of building consensus among stakeholders.
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AVMA sets priorities for 108th Congress
The Executive Board has designated four bills as warranting active pursuit of passage.
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AVMA considers revising policy on free-roaming, owned cats
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider a resolution to revise the AVMA policy “Free-roaming, Owned Cats” during its regular annual session, Aug.…
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Board appoints liaisons, representatives to committees
The AVMA Executive Board, meeting July 28 in Atlanta, named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.…
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New policy addresses threat of lead toxicosis
The AVMA has adopted a policy supporting efforts to mitigate the harmful effects of lead exposure on people, animals, and the environment.
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AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award goes to Magda
This year’s AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award went to Dr. Scarlett Magda, who is the co-founder and president of Veterinarians International (VI),…
Clinical Practitioners Advisory Committee
The Clinical Practitioners Advisory Committee provides wide species-based, veterinary practitioner input to the Council on Biologic and Therapeutic…
Melanie Marsden, DVM
Dr. Melanie Marsden, District 9 delegate on the AVMA Board of Directors, is a naive of South Dakota and owner of a small-animal/exotic practice in…
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Projects, policies approved
The Executive Board kept its sights on the AVMA's fiscal state while moving forward with several projects during its June 5-6 meeting, chaired by Dr.…
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Henderson promoted, Ackley joins AVMA staff
AVMA announced the promotion of Dr. Kristi Henderson and welcomed Dr. Elise Ackley as new staff.
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AVMA backs environment-friendly legislation
A new position statement that supports national and international legislation to reduce contaminant exposure was approved by the Executive Board.
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Toxicoses policy revised
The Executive Board approved revisions to the AVMA policy Toxicoses.
Committee on Environmental Issues
The Committee on Environmental Issues advises on environmental issues that may impact animal health, public health, ecosystem health, and the…