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Zoo veterinarians picked to help produce 2002 welfare forum
The AVMA will partner with the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians and the American College of Zoological Medicine
Animal health and welfare
Veterinarians and veterinary teams are committed to protecting the health and welfare of animals. AVMA has many tools and resources to help.
Animal Welfare Committee
The Animal Welfare Committee advises on issues related to animal welfare, guided by the overarching AVMA Animal Welfare Principles.
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OIE tracks COVID-19 threats to animal welfare
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is examining how misunderstandings surrounding COVID-19 may have compromised animal welfare during the…
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Humane community comes to aid of companion animals
National humane organizations immediately came through with offers of assistance to local authorities.
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Delegates update AVMA policies on diets for cats and dogs, animal loss support services
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) amended several AVMA policies addressing a range of veterinary-related issues, , from raw diets for dogs and cats,…
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AVMA applies to host 2005 world congress
The Executive Board decided to submit an application to the WVA to sponsor the 28th World Veterinary Congress in 2005.
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Ending life well
Pending guidance on depopulation and updated guidance on euthanasia acknowledge that decisions on animal death are difficult even for experts.
Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee
The Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee advises the Board of Directors onmatter related to aquatic animal health and aquatic veterinary medicine.
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Human-to-animal COVID-19 spread not common
Positive test results for the COVID-19 virus in a small number of animals have drawn a large amount of attention. Still, current evidence indicates…
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Though COVID-19 cases rare in pets, testing is available
Veterinarians can test for the COVID-19 virus in animals, but whether and when they should still remain issues. At press time in late April, only a…
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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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Veterinary community stands with Ukraine
The AVMA and other veterinary organizations are helping Ukrainian veterinarians with financial and material support.
Clinical Practitioners Advisory Committee
The Clinical Practitioners Advisory Committee provides wide species-based, veterinary practitioner input to the Council on Biologic and Therapeutic…
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VMAT helps to assess veterinary needs in Texas
VMAT helps to assess veterinary needs in Texas At press time in June, flooding caused by tropical storm Allison…
Committee on Environmental Issues
The Committee on Environmental Issues advises on environmental issues that may impact animal health, public health, ecosystem health, and the…
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AVMA names two new division directors
The AVMA has promoted Drs. Elizabeth Curry-Galvin and Mark Lutschaunig to head the Scientific Activities and Governmental Relations divisions,…
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New AVMA guidelines help veterinarians implement depopulation humanely
Humanely ending the lives of animals is one of the most difficult tasks for any veterinarian. During times of crisis or major catastrophe, emergency…
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Board approves council, committee changes
The Executive Board approved a recommendation revising the membership categories and appointment methods
Advisory Panel to the House of Delegates
The House of Delegates Advisory panel includes representatives from numerous organizations outside the AVMA.
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Hertzog, Rhodes elected to Executive Board
AVMA members in District VII and District IX have elected successors to their
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At the auction: Gavel comes down, disaster funds raised
Nearly $20,000 was raised - all of which will directly support care for animals injured in or otherwise affected by disasters.
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Veterinary labs continue to support COVID-19 testing
Twenty-seven facilities that are part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network are capable of testing for SARS-CoV-2 in animals. Of those,…
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Executive Board, now called Board of Directors, named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Executive Board recently named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.