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Groups want national henhousing law
An agreement between the Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers will lead the groups to lobby for a federal law that
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AVMA addresses pet obesity, opioid abuse
The AVMA Board of Directors met June 19-20 at Association headquarters to consider an agenda that included pet obesity, the opioid abuse epidemic, and…
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AVMA electronic newsletters offer a wealth of material
Publications on a range of subjects are now available to the general membership
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Funds released to aid California VMA in latest licensing battle
Executive Board coverage Funds released to aid California VMA in latest licensing battle The AVMA has…
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Congressional hearing examines welfare of farm animals
Several veterinarians were among a dozen witnesses who testified before the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry about improving the welfare…
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Veterinarians among those charged in widespread horse doping scheme
Federal prosecutors have arrested several veterinarians, trainers, and other horse racing professionals on charges relating to systematic, covert…
AVMA advocacy
The AVMA represents the interests of veterinarians through strategically targeted advocacy in Congress, with regulatory agencies, and before the…
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ACLAM takes stance, addresses threats to medical research
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine has issued a position statement on animal experimentation.
Opioid abuse and drug shortages
Use these resources to help navigate the challenges posed by human opioid abuse and opioid shortages.
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New law requires airlines to begin adverse event reporting
New law requires airlines to begin adverse event reporting President Clinton on April 5 signed a comprehensive …
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Ohio may have avoided ballot fight
And the governor will push for new restrictions on dog breeders and exotic pets owners as well as more severe punishments for cockfighting.
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Veterinarian professes ignorance on euthanasia statute
Charges filed against a Tennessee veterinarian come as a reminder that practitioners must adhere to state laws and
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AVMA strategic goals set
The board has approved five strategic planning goals as the highest priorities for the 2007-2008 Association year.
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Veterinarians: quiet contributors to nation's policy
Food safety, small-business tax relief, and animal well-being during air travel. The AVMA has had something to say to Congress on all these issues.
Sam Miller, DVM
Dr. Sam Miller, the District 8 representative on the AVMA Board of Directors, is a 1991 graduate of Texas A&M University.
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McDonald's takes antimicrobial stance
McDonald's Corporation announced plans that call for their suppliers worldwide to phase out animal growth-promoting antimicrobials
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NVMSA, FARAD part of billion-dollar funding bill
The veterinary profession has reason to cheer the $410 billion spending bill President Barack Obama signed March 11.
AVMA-backed xylazine language advances in House
The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed the SUPPORT Act - a legislative package aimed to address the growing threat of the opioid crisis, which…
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International joint statements address horse slaughter, rabies in dogs
The AVMA has adopted a joint statement on horse slaughter with the Canadian and Mexican veterinary associations and a joint statement on rabies in…
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Horse slaughter for human consumption faces hurdles
Decisions are expected in the near future regarding the slaughter of horses for human consumption in the United States
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AVMA maintains high profile through meeting attendance
The Executive Board authorized AVMA representation at the following meetings.
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Anti-soring advocates ride on Washington
The Prevent All Soring Tactics Act (H.R. 1518/S. 1406) generated a lot discussion among the American Horse Council’s advisory committees
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Strategy in motion
From the boardroom to the halls of Congress, AVMA leaders championed the Association's highest-ranked initiatives in April by endorsing an overarching…
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Disaster and emergency issues committee approved
The AVMA has established a Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues to help the Association take a lead role