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Motivating the AVMA to envision a world without Ventilation Shutdown

From OurHonor.org
June 2022

The AVMA [American Veterinary Medical Association] has historically been on the wrong side regarding gestation crates, declawing, animal protection legislation like Prop. 2, Prop. 12 and Foie gras production.

AVMA Convention is July 29th-August 2nd in Philadelphia. Will you join us?

Also read: Brutal University Researchers Torture Hens in Ventilation Shutdown Experiments So Millions of Birds Can Die in Agony on U.S. Farms

Image from AnimalOutlook and Veterinarians Against Ventilation Shutdown: Brutal University Researchers Torture Hens in Ventilation Shutdown Experiments So Millions of Birds Can Die in Agony on U.S. Farms

Historically, it has taken sustained activist effort to encourage the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to adopt policies to protect animals. In 2004, to convince them to condemn forced molting, United Poultry Concerns bought a full page ad in the New York Times to raise awareness. The New York Times also published a story, and activists protested the AVMA headquarters to motivate them to amend their policy.

The AVMA has historically been on the wrong side regarding gestation crates, declawing, animal protection legislation like Prop. 2, Prop. 12 and Foie gras production.

It's been the grass roots efforts of activists, leading the way, encouraging adoption of more compassionate policies-- but we need your help! We can't do this alone.

AVMA Convention is July 29th-August 2nd in Philadelphia. Will you join us?

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Please read 2021 and 2022 official letters to the AVMA leadership HERE.

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FYI

Veterinarian's Oath from AVMA's website

Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.

I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics.

I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.

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