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AVMA revises declawing policy
Policy discourages procedure but defers to veterinarians on each case
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AVMA Council on Education seeks input on proposed policy
The AVMA Council on Education is seeking public input on whether to implement a new policy on "emergency conditions," based on its existing COVID-19…
AVMA reaffirms its policy on diversity and inclusion
AVMA is committed to actively promoting and maintaining diversity and inclusion in our membership, leadership, and organization.
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Policies up for review: Your input needed
AVMA policy is powered by AVMA members. The review process for eight policies is starting, and the volunteer groups that conduct the review are…
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House of Delegates approves streamlined declawing policy
The AVMA House of Delegates approved a revised version of the AVMA policy on declawing of domestic cats, shortening and simplifying the language in…
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HOD adopts policies on cribbing, microchipping animals
In January, the AVMA House of Delegates overwhelmingly voted to adopt a new policy on humanely managing horse cribbing and a revised policy concerning…
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Association strengthens policy on extractive industries
The AVMA has bolstered its policy on extraction of gas, oil, and minerals to support responsible practices that minimize negative impacts on animals,…
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Accrediting body working on emergency conditions policy
The AVMA Council on Education is looking to create a standing emergency conditions policy in light of the pandemic and the potential for similarly…
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Delegates to consider dues proposal, policy revisions
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider a proposal to expand the reduction in AVMA member dues for newer graduates as well as revisions to policies…
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Delegates revise policies on transport of research animals, antiparasitic resistance
The AVMA House of Delegates approved revisions to AVMA policies on transportation of research animals and on antiparasitic resistance during the…
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AVMA develops plan for combating sexual harassment in profession
A plan, developed by the AVMA Board of Directors at the request of the AVMA House of Delegates, outlines how the Association will help the veterinary…
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AVMA membership hits record 96,500
Read highlights from the AVMA Board’s recent November meeting.
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AVMA welcomes new assistant directors
The AVMA filled three assistant director positions this January.
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AVMA Board gets down to business, virtually
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting social-distancing rules, the AVMA Board of Directors held its April 17 meeting virtually rather than…
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AVMA launches new version of website
The AVMA has spent a year and a half developing a new version of the Association’s website at avma.org featuring reorganized content, improved…
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Congratulations, AVMA award winners!
Meet the veterinarians, animal health professionals, and animal lovers who have been named as recipients of this year’s AVMA Excellence in Veterinary…
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Your 2019 AVMA annual report is here
This year’s report highlights some of the Association’s key achievements in implementing our strategic goals, and provides a glimpse into how the AVMA…
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AVMA event advances legislative agenda
Veterinarians and students recently received a crash course in political advocacy from the AVMA’s Washington office and lobbied lawmakers on behalf of…
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AVMA updates euthanasia guidance for the profession
The AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals have been updated to reflect important research advances, including new techniques and equipment.
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Powered by you: AVMA members guide House of Delegates
Member input is central to the AVMA’s work, including the discussions and actions of the AVMA House of Delegates.
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AVMA provides first-ever veterinary telecast via telehealth
The AVMA Telecast will connect app users to valuable professional and personal resources. It's a new way to access the benefits of AVMA membership –…
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Arce elected AVMA president-elect, Faeh vice president
The AVMA House of Delegates' first-ever virtual meeting went off without a hitch and addressed some of veterinary medicine's most pressing issues.
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Don’t miss an interactive virtual chat with AVMA’s president
Do you have a question for your AVMA president? Now's your chance to ask it! Join us for a free virtual chat with AVMA President Dr. Douglas Kratt on…
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