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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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AVMA fellows requirements expanded, solicitation policy revised
The Executive Board has added several additional requirements for veterinarians applying to the AVMA Congressional Science
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Fellows policy amended
The policy on the number of AVMA Congressional Science and Executive Branch Fellows has been amended once again. The Executive
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Pet food policy rescinded
The AVMA has rescinded a policy in the AVMA Digest of Official Actions that opposes the use
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Policy on relationships with foreign specialty organizations approved
The Executive Board approved the establishment of a Policy Statement on Relationships of Recognized Veterinary Specialty
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Policy emphasizes public health education
The AVMA Council on Public Health and Regulatory Veterinary Medicine believes that continuing education in public health
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Board acts on state public policy proposals
The AVMA has adopted guidelines for managing the Association's involvement in state legislative and regulatory affairs.
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AVMA expresses commitment to diversity
The AVMA has adopted the following policy on diversity: The AVMA is committed to diversity in all aspects of the profession
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AVMA addresses contentious exhibitors
The AVMA has adopted a policy on applications for the AVMA Annual Convention from potentially contentious exhibitors.
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AVMA adopts new investment strategy
The Executive Board has approved a new investment policy for the AVMA, developed with the aid of Olcott Consulting Group
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Bayer wins legal actions against sales policy violators
Bayer HealthCare LLC's Animal Health Division recently won two battles against unauthorized sellers of its Advantage (imidacloprid) topical solution. …
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AVMA contingency fund amount increased
The Executive Board approved a change in AVMA fiscal policy to increase the contingency amount from $200,000 to $300,000 per year
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AVMA co-sponsors aquatic medicine CE
The AVMA is co-sponsoring three continuing education programs presented by the American Fisheries Society in June and July
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AVMA Answers
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Recommended AVMA PAC contribution increased
AVMA members will soon notice an increase in the recommended AVMA Political Action Committee contribution on their AVMA dues
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Excellence recognized at AVMA convention
During the AVMA Annual Convention in Minneapolis, numerous individuals were honored for their contributions to the veterinary profession.
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2005-2006 AVMA fellows announced
The AVMA Fellowship Selection Committee in April announced the AVMA Congressional and Executive Branch Fellows for 2005-2006.
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AVMA tackles animal welfare legislation
In the next year, the AVMA will spend a substantial amount of time lobbying for animal welfare issues.
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AVMA PAC to report donor contributions
The Executive Board has approved the inclusion of Strategy 2, Tactic B, the PAC Lifetime Giving Report, as part of the PAC Marketing Plan.
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Hammer, Stoltenow announce candidacies for AVMA president-elect
Drs. Gregory S. Hammer and Charles L. Stoltenow officially kicked off their campaigns for 2006 AVMA president-elect
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Future of several AVMA entities decided
The GRPC was not minimizing the importance of an area, but rather, carrying out its charge of eliminating duplication of charges among entities.
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AVMA fellows reflect on time in Congress
Veterinarians worked for senators Smith, Lieberman posted June 15, 2005 Behind every important issue before the Congress are the office…
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Stipend for AVMA fellows raised, other fellowship changes OK'd
The Executive Board has authorized a $15,000 increase to the annual stipend for an AVMA Congressional or Executive Branch