Your Quick Guide to AVMA’s January Resolutions Updates 🩺

AVMA January Meeting Recap: Key Resolutions and Updates 🐾

Let’s take a closer look at the resolutions and discussions from the recent AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) January2025 meeting. From membership dues to policies on antler removal, here’s what you need to know. 🚀

🗳 Resolution 1: Officer Campaign Guidelines

This update redefined rules for AVMA officer candidates, including Vice President and President-Elect. An exciting addition now allows candidates to appeal decisions by the House Advisory Committee (HAC)—a first for AVMA!

🛡 Resolution 2: Biosecurity Policy

This resolution, focused on promoting biosecurity, underwent amendments to remove the term “evidence-based.” Despite this, it passed unanimously, emphasizing the importance of keeping veterinary practices safe and effective. 🧪

🧬 Resolution 3: Cellular Agriculture and Animal Proteins

Proposed support for cellular agricultural animal protein products (like lab-grown meat) sparked significant debate. Ultimately, the resolution did not pass, showing the complexity of this topic in veterinary medicine.

🦌 Resolution 4: Antler Removal Policy

This revised policy clarified humane practices for antler removal, earning unanimous support. This demonstrates AVMA’s dedication to ethical animal care. 🌟

💵 Resolution 5: Membership Dues Increase

The AVMA passed a resolution to implement a tiered membership dues increase, with flexibility for the Board of Directors to assess the need each year. While not a popular decision, it ensures AVMA can continue serving members effectively.

🌿 Resolution 6: Integrative Veterinary Medicine

Minor wording adjustments clarified this policy’s scope, focusing on complementary and alternative treatments. It passed unanimously, reflecting growing interest in holistic care. 🌈

🛠 Resolution 7: License by Endorsement

With more veterinarians and technicians working across state lines, this policy’s intent is to help simplify licensing reciprocity. The resolution passed unanimously and now includes credentialed technicians.

🐾 Resolution 8: Pet Ownership Policy

After minor wording changes, this policy passed, ensuring AVMA continues advocating for responsible pet ownership.

🐕 What’s Next?

The AVMA House of Delegates tackled critical issues that impact veterinarians across the country. The depth of discussions and the commitment to advancing our profession is clear among this delegation.

👉 Check out the official resolutions here.

💬 Let me know what you think about these decisions or how they might affect you. I’d love to hear your thoughts!