Antimicrobial use and resistance: AVMA policies
Explore AVMA policies related to antimicrobial use in veterinary medicine, including guidelines on judicious therapeutic use, the definition of…
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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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Policies clarify animal-assisted interventions
New AVMA policies clarify when an animal is most appropriately classified as a service, assistance, or companion animal and describe the…
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Voting transparency policy approved, excludes elections
Voting transparency policy approved, excludes elections
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Accrediting body reinforces firewall with AVMA
The AVMA Council on Education has further distanced itself from the AVMA or, more specifically, the AVMA Board of Directors
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AVMA to lobby for biomedical training access
AVMA leaders have heard reports that veterinarians have been excluded from participating in some federal physician-scientist training programs, and…
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AVMA hires executive, manager
A former state veterinary medical association director and a former executive from an association that trains and educates real estate agents started…
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AVMA strengthens support for women in leadership
The AVMA Board of Directors in November 2015 voted to provide management services for the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative
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2015-2016 AVMA congressional fellows announced
The AVMA announced in May the three veterinarians chosen for the Association’s 2015-2016 Congressional Science Fellowship in Washington, D.C.
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Teller, Bishop elected to AVMA Board of Directors
This July, Drs. Lori M. Teller and George W. Bishop will begin their terms as representatives from districts VIII and X on the AVMA Board of Directors
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AVMA Board manages agenda of diverse topics
The April 9-11 meeting of the AVMA Board of Directors at Association headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, included an agenda of topics ranging from…
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Henderson promoted, Ackley joins AVMA staff
AVMA announced the promotion of Dr. Kristi Henderson and welcomed Dr. Elise Ackley as new staff.
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AVMA panel to scrutinize telemedicine
The controversial topic of telemedicine in the veterinary profession was brought into the national spotlight in early 2015, when a Texas veterinarian…
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AVMA encourages alternatives to certain dog and cat suppliers
Few providers remain in a controversial class of dog and cat suppliers for education, testing, and research, and the AVMA is advocating use of…
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Cohn: AVMA leaders must repair trust with members
AVMA President Ted Cohn considers the lack of trust between the AVMA Board of Directors and AVMA House of Delegates as the most pressing issue facing…
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Treasurer: New process ties finances with AVMA strategy
AVMA Treasurer Barbara A. Schmidt told the House of Delegates that the AVMA now has a process to tie Association finances with Association strategy.
Is there any evidence of undue influence on the COE by the AVMA Board of Directors?
The AVMA Board of Directors has taken steps to reduce perceived conflicts of interest relative to the Council on Education.
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AVMA had an active 2014, more in store for 2015
The 2015 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, held Jan. 8-11 in Chicago, showcased work the AVMA has been doing
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Board acts on research, grievance resolution, residues
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting Nov. 20-22, 2014, approved a few new policies, rescinded some that were no longer, and reaffirmed or…
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Not all certifications are the same
A new AVMA policy explains the differences between being certified by an AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organization
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Clinic fliers, documents cover appropriate antimicrobial use
The AVMA has developed two new clinic fliers to educate cat and dog owners about appropriate antimicrobial use.
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HOD acts on resolutions
Matters concerning antimicrobial use, veterinary ethics, and association governance were on the agenda for the AVMA HOD.
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Antiparasitic education needed, antimicrobial education given
The AVMA wants veterinarians to stay up to date on parasite control because of the risk antiparasitic resistance poses to pets and livestock.
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Past and future perfect
Dr. Joe Kinnarney worries the AVMA is losing its edge as a leading member organization.
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Association offers handout on cat declawing
The AVMA has created a handout for cat owners who are considering having their cats declawed, in hopes of helping veterinarians connect with