American Veterinary Medical Association Discourages Use Of Conventional Leghold Traps, Sets Guidelines For Humane Trapping
American Veterinary Medical Association Discourages Use Of Conventional Leghold Traps, Sets Guidelines For Humane Trapping
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) adopted a revised policy on trapping and steel-jawed leghold traps that discourages use of old-fashioned traps in favor of modern, modified traps and techniques that reduce injuries and capture of non-target animals. The revised policy was approved by the AVMA Executive Board on April 12, 2008. “Our revised policy recognizes some of the advancements that have been made in the design and use of leghold traps.
AVMA Declares Preliminary Victory On Farm Bill Provisions
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) declared a preliminary victory on several key provisions included in the Farm Bill, applauding Congress and pledging to continue working toward the implementation of unresolved initiatives.Reaching final negotiation in a joint U.S.
New Policy Passed To Encourage Humane Treatment Of Captive Elephants, Appropriate Use Of Training Tools - American Veterinary Medical Association
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) issued a new policy offering guidance on the humane treatment and handling of elephants by veterinarians and handlers. Elephant handlers and veterinarians generally use two tools in handling and training elephants, tethers, to restrict movement temporarily and a shaft with a blunt hook near one end known as a guide.