SAVMA Committees
Student AVMA committees which benefit Student AVMA members and represent student views to AVMA committees.
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Further clarification of Wildlife-livestock interactions policy
In reading a May 15, 2007, JAVMA News article titled "Wildlife-livestock interactions policy adopted," the AVMA
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Video shows good drug disposal practices
A video from the AVMA walks veterinarians through steps they should take to safely dispose of unused pharmaceuticals.
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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Position on free-roaming abandoned and feral cats revised
The AVMA has adopted a revised position addressing the controversy surrounding free-roaming abandoned and feral cats.
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Position on genetically modified animals approved
The Executive Board approved a Position Statement on the Creation and Use of Genetically Modified Animals.
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Balloting for Executive Board election commences
Howe declared District VII winner, District IX undecided
Who can volunteer?
Anyone who is an AVMA voting member can volunteer for positions on AVMA councils and committees.
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Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons
Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons
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Student access to journal, human-animal bond top Board of Directors meeting actions
By: Dr. Michael Whitehair, Board of Directors Chair; Dr. Michael Topper, AVMA President; Dr. Douglas Kratt, House Advisory Committee Chair; Dr. Janet…
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Policy on wildlife-livestock interactions reaffirmed
As recommended by the Animal Agriculture Liaison Committee, the Executive Board approved reaffirmation of the AVMA policy Wildlife-Livestock…
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AVMA supports new horse protections
The AVMA Executive Board has approved positions on legislation from the recent 112th Congress that are expected to be reintroduced during the
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EPA veterinarian tapped for anthrax decontamination
Dr. Grohs said that the first step the cleanup team needed to take was determining what method to use for the sanitization of the buildings
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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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Court twice rules against Florida drug testing rules
The trainers for Greyhounds with 24 positive test results for cocaine metabolites won two court victories that could overturn Florida's drug testing…
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Natural bovine behavior key to evaluating management practices
Human-animal interaction is one of the largest components of appropriate animal welfare. More than anything, the natural behaviors of animals
Veterinarians and One Health
Whether as clinical practitioners, epidemiologists, or ecological experts, veterinarians are essential to protecting the health and safety of animals,…
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Improving energy use in veterinary clinics
The initiative provides for a 22 percent increase in funding for clean-energy research at the Department of Energy.
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AVMA Answers: Veterinary workforce
Q: Why have you chosen the shortage of veterinarians in the workforce as your main focus?
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Board approves council, committee changes
The Executive Board approved a recommendation revising the membership categories and appointment methods
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Board responds to legislative recommendations
The LAC assists the board in formulating AVMA policies and positions on federal legislative and regulatory issues.
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Nine dimensions of wellbeing: holistic health for the veterinarian
If you have been following the AVMA’s involvement in issues related to the health and self-care of veterinary professionals, you will notice that we…
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AVMA seeks to participate in Healthy People 2020
The Executive Board approved AVMA participation in the development of the objectives for Healthy People 2020.
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Meckes joins AVMA Washington staff
Former AVMA congressional fellow Dr. R. Douglas Meckes joined the Association's Governmental Relations Division in Washington, D.C.
AVMA leadership rosters, 2024-2025
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