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Euthanasia of animals that are unwanted or unfit for adoption
The AVMA is not opposed to euthanasia of animals that are unwanted or unfit for adoption, when conducted by qualified personnel using appropriate…
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Euthanasia at Kentucky Derby renews attention to safety
The dramatic breakdown and subsequent euthanasia of Eight Belles, the filly who placed second in the Kentucky Derby, has shone
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Wild horses could face euthanasia
The Bureau of Land Management has been charged with protecting, managing, and controlling wild horses and burros under the authority of the authority…
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Virulent Newcastle cases dwindle
A viral outbreak in poultry has waned after a year of infections and the deaths of more than 1 million birds.
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Anti-horse-slaughter legislation reintroduced
Opponents of horse slaughter, not satisfied with existing state legislation prohibiting the practice in the United States, are pushing to
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Horse slaughter bill making waves
Legislation that would prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption is making waves
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Use of horses in urban environments
The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' policy on the use of horses in urban environments.
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Unregulated horse racing (Bush tracks)
The AVMA condemns unregulated racing of equids. All horse races should comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well…
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AVMA issues guidance on humane slaughter
The AVMA will soon release the second in a three-part series of recommendations for killing animals humanely.
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Unwanted horse survey sheds light on issue's causes, extent
Results from a survey on unwanted horses identified the problem's magnitude as "staggering" and called for a unified commitment to develop as many…
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AVMA supports AAEP statements
The AVMA has endorsed the AAEP's position statement concerning the transportation and processing of horses.
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Microchip identification of companion animals and equids
The AVMA endorses the implantation of electronic identification in companion animals and equids and supports standardization in materials, procedures,…
JAVMA news
1985 - 1995
The scientific section of JAVMA underwent a complete makeover toward the end of this decade, truly transforming its look.
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UNDER REVIEWAAEP-AVMA management of Bureau of Land Management wild horses and burros
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).
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U.S. horse slaughter exports to Mexico increase 312%
Since all three U.S. horse slaughter operations were ordered closed last year, the number of horses exported to Mexico for slaughter
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Kentucky Equine Humane Center established
The Kentucky Equine Humane Center was recently formed in Lexington, Ky., and will serve as a shelter and adoption service for
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Unwanted horse educational materials released
Hoping to alleviate the unwanted horse problem, equine industry groups have put out new information on how owners,
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UNDER REVIEWTransportation and processing of horses
The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' policy on transportation and processing of horses.
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The unwanted horse
Veterinarians, humane groups grapple with thousands of homeless or neglected horses
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UNDER REVIEWTransport, sale yard practices, and humane slaughter of hoofstock and poultry
The AVMA supports science-based guidelines for transport and humane slaughter of hoofstock and poultry, developed in collaboration with experienced…
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Newcastle reaches poultry barns in California, home in Utah
About 500,000 birds have died or been depopulated in a virulent Newcastle outbreak in Southern California.
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Neurologic form of EHV-1 'a potentially emerging disease'
The Center for Emerging Issues, part of the Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, has released an emerging disease…
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Unwanted horse problem to be analyzed in initial study
The Unwanted Horse Coalition has launched a nationwide survey in its first step to study the problem of unwanted horses.
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Unwanted Horse Coalition makes headway
The Unwanted Horse Coalition has progressed since it was folded into the American Horse Council in June