Hot-button veterinary topics from AVMA meeting August 1, 2008 By: Christina Macejko

New Orleans — Whether even to discuss a ban on antimicrobials in livestock feed for growth promotion split the House of Delegates nearly in half at the annual American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) conference.

A house divided? August 1, 2008 By: Christina Macejko

New Orleans — Veterinarians once again squared off on animal-welfare and human-health issues at this year's American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) House of Delegates meeting.

Delegates debate July 25, 2008 By: Christina Macejko

New Orleans - Delegates from across the country considered 16 resolutions - some contentious, such as the one to support changes in veal husbandry - at the AVMA House of Delegates (HoD) meeting in late July.

AVMA delegates to mull 15 resolutions from salaries to drugs July 1, 2008

New Orleans — The American Veterinary Medical Association's House of Delegates will consider 15 resolutions — the most in recent memory — at the AVMA convention July 18-19. Wide-ranging topics include equal pay for veterinarians and the confinement of calves raised for veal. One proposal on amending policy on antimicrobials in livestock feeds arrived after the 60-day prior notice provision, and will be discussed only if that provision is waived by a two-thirds vote of the House.

AVMA responds to DVM's unflattering comments on profession July 1, 2008 By: Christina Macejko

Schaumburg, Ill. — While Minnesota veterinarian James L. Busby is certainly entitled to his opinion, that doesn't mean the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has to like it.

Follow the leader July 1, 2008 By: Christina Macejko

He will be away from home 330 days out of the year traveling to just about every state by the time it is done.

Farm Bill small victory July 1, 2008 By: Christina Macejko

Washington — The $288 billion Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 passed both the House and the Senate, even surviving a Presidential veto.

Four veterinary leaders speak out July 1, 2008

UNITY NEEDED; GRASSROOTS EFFORT; FACE THE FUTURE; WELFARE OR WARFARE?

AVMA backs preventive use of antimicrobials in livestock June 24, 2008

Washington - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) testified today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, addressing the preventive use of antimicrobials in food animals and reiterating the necessity of antibiotic use in livestock for ensuring food safety.