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AVMA provides background on policies
The AVMA has developed a backgrounder that clarifies the purpose of the Association’s policies and summarizes the process of policy development.
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AVMA updates investment policy
The AVMA Executive Board approved updating the Association's 5-year-old investment policy, partly to be more flexible in the
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A short lesson on AVMA policy
AVMA Board of Directors Chair Mark Helfat demystifies AVMA policy, explaining ways members can shape it and why AVMA policies are, how they’re…
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AVMA expands diversity policy
The AVMA Executive Board has expanded the policy describing the Association’s commitment to diversity.
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AVMA Answers: AVMA investment policy
In 2004, the Executive Board adopted an investment policy to better manage investment risk and optimize investment return.
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AVMA revises declawing policy
Policy discourages procedure but defers to veterinarians on each case
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AVMA acts on spending, policy
The AVMA Board of Directors voted for dozens of measures to plan and fund meetings, direct Association activities, and adopt, revise, or rescind…
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AVMA policies encourage recycling
Does the AVMA have a stance on recycling in private veterinary practice? Some members have called to ask.
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AVMA adjusts declaw, antimicrobial policies
AVMA policy now states that cat owners should be able to decide whether to seek an onychectomy for their cats
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AVMA policies open for year-round comment
The AVMA recently opened its policies on professional issues for year-round member comment, creating new opportunities for members to communicate with…
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AVMA petitions for compounding policy change
The AVMA has requested that the Food and Drug Administration amend its policy on drug compounding for animals
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AVMA passes policy on responsible pet breeding
The AVMA House of Delegates has passed a policy that supports minimizing inherited disorders in the breeding of dogs, cats, and other companion…
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Policy on AVMA Annual Convention sites adopted
Policy on AVMA Annual Convention sites adopted The Executive Board approved the following policy concerning …
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Board adopts policy on independence of AVMA journals
A policy recognizing the editorial independence of the AVMA journals received approval during the Aug. 30-31 meeting of the AVMA Executive Board.
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AVMA to develop charitable giving policy
The Executive Board approved a recommendation from the Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues to develop a policy
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Policy outlining AVMA research priorities revamped
The AVMA has revised its policy on research priorities, making the document more succinct, current, and in line with the Association’s pursuits.
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Weigh in on AVMA animal welfare policies
A new online tool gives AVMA members an opportunity to provide direct input that will help shape the Association's animal
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AVMA solicits member comments on welfare policies
The AVMA is soliciting comments from members on nine animal welfare policies under review by the Animal Welfare Committee, which
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AVMA adopts policy on informed consent
NOTE: As of November 2007, the AVMA discontinued use of the term "informed consent" in matters relating to veterinary medicine replacing it with the…
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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 revises pregnant sow housing policy
The AVMA recently adopted a revised policy stating that no existing housing system for pregnant sows is better than another
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Revised fellows policy gives AVMA greater flexibility
The Executive Board approved revisions to the AVMA policy on congressional and Executive Branch fellows.
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AVMA plans to solicit input on policy from members
Members of the AVMA may soon be able to provide direct input on many of the Association’s policies, under a plan
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AVMA policy opposing cosmetic procedures reaffirmed by HOD
AVMA policy on "Ear Cropping and Tail Docking of Dogs" remains intact after the AVMA House of Delegates disapproved changes to its wording.
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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.…