CVMA | Animal Welfare Position Statements
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CVMA Animal Welfare Position Statements

Documents

DateDocument
01-24-2020Elective and Non-Therapeutic Veterinary Procedures for Cosmetic or Competitive Purposes (Formerly Cosmetic Alteration) - Revised October 2019
08-21-2019Castration of Cattle, Sheep, and Goats - Position Statement
08-13-2019Neutering of Dogs and Cats - Position Statement
08-13-2019Surgical Castration of Horses, Donkeys, and Mules - Position Statement
07-16-2019Animals in Sport and Competition - Position Statement
07-09-2019Animals in Entertainment and the Arts - Position Statement
05-01-2019Electroejaculation of Ruminants - Position Statement
03-18-2019Dog Breeding – Position Statement
07-03-2018The Welfare of Cull Dairy Cows - Position Statement
07-03-2018Housing Systems for Laying Hens - Position Statement
02-21-2018Capture of Wild Animals for the Pet Trade - Position Statement
02-07-2018Responsibility of Veterinary Professionals in Addressing Animal Abuse and Neglect - Position Statement
06-15-2017Transportation of Dogs and Cats - Position Statement
03-16-2017Partial Digital Amputation (Onychectomy or Declawing) of the Domestic Felid - Position Statement
03-09-2017Cutting, Reduction, or Removal of Healthy Teeth in Dogs - Position Statement
10-12-2016Tail Docking of Dairy Cattle – Position Statement
10-12-2016Induced Moulting of Poultry – Position Statement
10-12-2016Use of Thermocautery for the Treatment of Lameness in Horses – Position Statement
09-22-2016Disbudding and Dehorning of Cattle – Position Statement
09-21-2016Castration of Piglets – Position Statement
05-09-2016Partial Digital Amputation (Onychectomy, Declawing) of Non-Domestic Felids and Other Carnivores Kept in Captivity – Position Statement
05-09-2016Keeping Native or Exotic Wild Animals as Pets – Position Statement
04-04-2016Devocalization of Dogs – Position Statement
01-21-2016Humane Slaughter of Animals - Position Statement
01-21-2016Seal Hunt in Atlantic Canada - Position Statement
01-21-2016Use of Animals in Science - Position Statement
01-21-2016Humane Mass Depopulation of Animals - Position Statement
10-16-2015Humane Training Methods for Dogs – Position Statement
07-16-2014Euthanasia – Position Statement
07-16-2014Commercial Dog and Cat Breeding – Position Statement
07-16-2014Pest Control – Position Statement
07-16-2014Tail Docking of Sheep - Position Statement
04-04-2014Use of Lead Fishing Sinkers and Lead Shot in Canada – Position Statement
04-04-2014Pain Control in Animals – Position Statement
04-04-2014Free-roaming, Abandoned, and Feral Cats - Position Statement
02-28-2012Trapping of Fur-Bearing Animals – Position Statement