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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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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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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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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 issues policy guidance for dog breeders and retailers
The AVMA has released a comprehensive set of guidelines to aid state and local governments as they develop policies intended to promote the welfare of…
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AVMA creates strategic commission, offers welfare policy guidance
On Jan. 8, just ahead of the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference and regular winter session of the House of Delegates in Chicago, the Executive…
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Pandemic flu policy in place
The AVMA has adopted a policy concerning pandemic influenza readiness.
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Welfare policies revised with strategic goal in mind
The Executive Board approved revisions to AVMA policies concerning the welfare of poultry and lambs and also accepted updates to the policy on…
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Importance of biotechnology recognized in policy
The AVMA Executive Board approved revisions to the AVMA policy "Use of Biotechnology in Development of Drugs and Vaccines" at its April meeting.
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Welfare policies revised and adopted
The AVMA has revised several of its food animal welfare policies and adopted a policy concerning the use of electromuscular disruption devices (eg,…
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Policy calls for veterinary inclusion in marine mammal health programs
The AVMA has added a policy concerning veterinarians and marine mammal health and welfare.
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Policies address carcass disposal, resource conservation, wild animals
The AVMA Executive Board, on recommendation from the Committee on Environmental Issues, approved one new policy and three policy changes relevant to…
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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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Board revises public health, animal agriculture policies
The AVMA Executive Board deliberated on a miscellany of recommendations within the areas of public health and regulatory
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AVMA Answers: AVMA Council on Education accreditation
What agencies certify the AVMA Council on Education to establish its authority and legitimacy?
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Treasurer: AVMA will persevere
The AVMA, as a member-driven organization, feels the impact of today's fiscal changes just as you do, Treasurer Bret D. Marsh told the House of…
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Be an AVMA Headquarters extern
Applications being accepted till mid-March for second group of externs posted February 18, 2010 The AVMA Headquarters Externship Stipend…
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Delegates want AVMA voice in antimicrobial use
The AVMA wants veterinarians to help decide when antimicrobials will be given to animals, regardless of how the drugs are obtained.
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de Jong wins District I seat on AVMA board
Dr. John H. de Jong has been declared the winner in the race for District I representative on the AVMA Executive Board.
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AVMA Congressional Science Fellows chosen
Drs. Terry Ryan Kane and Kathryn A. Simmons have been selected as the 2010-2011 AVMA Congressional Science Fellows.
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AVMA takes state issues case by case
The AVMA has established a protocol for when it will become involved in state legislative and regulatory matters without a specific request from that…
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AVMA convenes leadership conference in Chicago
Several hundred leaders of the veterinary profession braved the snow and frigid Midwest temperatures to attend the AVMA Veterinary Leadership…
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Nominate or run for a seat at the AVMA table
One way that AVMA members can make their voices heard is through service on one of the Association's councils, committees, or other entities.
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Candidates seek to fill District I seat on AVMA board
Two candidates are vying to succeed Dr. Douglas G. Aspros as District I representative on the AVMA Executive Board when his term ends this…