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We campaign on issues of global relevance to veterinarians and, in particular, those relating to animal welfare. For each issue, we prepare a position statement which outlines our views on the topic.
Our current position statements are below:
Position Statement on Cosmetic Alterations in Companion Animals
Working to Achieve Global Equity of Access to Companion Animal Therapeutics
The Role of Health-Conscious Breeding and Genetic Testing in Reducing the Impact of Hereditary Disease
Veterinary Therapeutics: availability position statement
Joint Position Statement on Regulatory Harmonization
Global Pain Council: recommendations on minimal analgesic availability
Global Pain Council: statement on ketamine
Global Nutrition Committee: statement on risks of raw meat
Position Statement on the Dog and Cat meat trade
OIE - WSAVA Joint Statement on Control of Canine Rabies
One Health Approach to Preventing Obesity in People and Their Pets
Microchip Committee: position on microchips and cancer
The Role of Health-Conscious Breeding and Genetic Testing in Reducing the Impact of Hereditary Disease