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WEBThe Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association is a home for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and students who want to engage in direct care programs for animals in need and educate the public and others in the profession about animal welfare issues.

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Veterinary Involvement in IACUCs: Advocating for the Welfare of

WEBIACUCs exist as the result of two federal laws: the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and the Health Research Extension Act (HREA). The AWA regulates the use of dogs, cats, primates, pigs, cetaceans and most other mammalian species used in biomedical research and experimentation. Due to a Congressional amendment …

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Vet Student Instrumental in Ending Terminal Surgeries

WEBIn a recent communication with students, Michael Lorenz, Dean of the OSU Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, announced, "All live animal surgery will be survival and we will utilize dogs from animal shelters for spay and neuter procedures. Animals will be returned to the shelters for adoption." HSVMA, the veterinary division of the Humane

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HSVMA District of Columbia Representative

WEBHSVMA DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA REPRESENTATIVE. Dr. Gail Hansen is a consultant on public health policy, antibiotic resistance and stewardship, infectious diseases, and animal welfare. She received her veterinary degree from the University of Minnesota in 1982 and her Masters of public health/epidemiology from the University of Washington in 1993

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HSVMA In A ction

WEB2017 YEAR IN REVIEW HSVMA In A ction WINTER 2017 OUR MISSION: To protect and advocate for animals while providing leadership and service opportunities that support a humane veterinary profession. SERVICE ADVOCACY EDUCATION

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HSVMA Congenital and Heritable Disorders Guide Aug 2012

WEBThe conditions listed in the Guide to Congenital and Heritable Disorders in Dogs occur with different degrees of frequency and severity from one breed to the next. Hip dysplasia, umbilical hernias, and allergies, for example, are common conditions found in many breeds, whereas serious malformations (such as the lysosomal ‘storage’ diseases

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Brachycephalic Breeds Fact Sheet

WEBIn addition to those noted above, brachycephalic breeds include: Affenpinscher, Brussels Griffon, Dogue de Bordeaux, Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Brasileiro, and Pekingese. Although brachycephalic breeds are at increased risk for numerous morbidities, their inability to breathe normally is considered the greatest impediment to their welfare.

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HSVMA Colorado State Representative

WEBHSVMA COLORADO STATE REPRESENTATIVE. After working as an emergency veterinarian for 20 years, Dr. Jon Geller is now the Founder and National Director of The Street Dog Coalition, which provides free medical care to pets of those experiencing homelessness. The Street Dog Coalition has volunteer veterinary teams in over 40 US …

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Secondhand Smoke Harms Pets and Wildlife

WEBCigarette butt litter is the most common type of litter collected along beaches. Unfortunately, wildlife such as fish, birds, whales, and other marine mammals, have fallen victim to ingestion of cigarette butt litter, as evidenced by necropsies of stomach contents 14. Pet birds, like these parrots, are also sensitive to smoke.

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2019 Compassionate Care Recipients Inspire!

WEB2019 Compassionate Care Scholarship Recipients Inspire! September 3, 2019. By Heather Schrader, RVT. This year's HSVMA Compassionate Care Scholarship applicants did not fail to inspire with their fortitude and their achievements.

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Joann Lindenmayer, DVM, MPH

WEBDr. Joann Lindenmayer is presently Senior Manager of Disaster Operations and Director of the Haiti Program for Humane Society International, a position she has held since July 2014. Formerly the Associate Professor of Public Health in the Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, she

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The Urban Carriage Horse Ride

WEBThe Urban Carriage Horse Ride. A 21st Century Anachronism. A horse carriage waits for passengers at Central Park. Carriage horse rides in urban settings remain popular tourist attractions in many cities, but, unfortunately, they place the horses in inappropriate environments that are detrimental to their health and well-being.

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The Painful Truth of Horse Soring

WEBExcessive weight added to the pad/package (e.g., lead). Soring is the practice of deliberately inflicting pain to exaggerate the leg motion of gaited horses, called the “big lick,” to gain an unfair advantage in the show ring. The practice is commonly used on Tennessee Walking Horses, but other gaited horses may also suffer from this practice.

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Animal Care Expo 2023

WEBJoin HSVMA and HSUS for the next Animal Care Expo on April 3-6, 2023, in New Orleans! Animal Care Expo is the largest international professional development conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. Experts from all aspects of animal welfare will come together from across the globe to learn about the latest

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New York State Veterinarians Support Ban on Cat Declawing

WEBNews Tuesday, March 01, 2016 04:23 PM According to HSVMA and The Paw Project, these problems include litter box avoidance from pain or stress and increased biting in self-defense.

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World Spay Day Ideas for Veterinary Professionals

WEBWorld Spay Day Ideas for Veterinary Professionals 2100 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 t 202.452.1100 hsvma.org inf@hsvmaorg The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association is proud to join forces with The Humane

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Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA) …

WEBHSVMA Veterinary Report on Puppy Mills Page 5 of 13 Non-Resale Breeders: Selling Directly to the Public Non-Resale breeders sell to individual consumers.

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New Jersey Veterinarians Call for End to Inhumane Gestation Crate

WEBAdvocacy New Jersey Veterinarians Call for End to Inhumane Gestation Crate Confinement of Breeding Pigs. January 7, 2013. One hundred New Jersey veterinarians have joined the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association in calling for an end to the use of controversial gestation crates—small, metal cages used to confine breeding pigs.

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