The AVMA House of Delegates will consider resolutions relevant to animal well-being and Association matters during its regular winter session, Jan. 9, 2010.
Resolution 2, submitted by the Executive Board, is a proposal to increase member dues. See page 1379 for details. Resolutions 1 and 4 propose two contrasting revisions to the AVMA policy on the use of random-source dogs and cats in research. Resolution 3 would restructure the House of Delegates reference committees to reflect the Association’s strategic goals. Resolution 5 would commit AVMA support to comprehensive disease surveillance of the U.S. swine herd.
Resolution 1, submitted by the New Jersey VMA, Virginia VMA, and Pennsylvania VMA
Revise Policy on Use of Random-Source Dogs and Cats for Research, Testing, and Education
Resolution 4, submitted by the American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners
Use of Random Source Dogs and Cats in Research
“Random-source” means dogs and cats obtained from animal pounds or shelters, auction sales, or any person who did not breed and raise them on his or her premises. Those using random-source animals may obtain them from class B dealers—brokers, bunchers, and operators of auction sales. Class B dealers typically obtain their animals from pounds and shelters, owners who wish to relinquish ownership, and other sources, including class A dealers. Class A dealers are breeders who deal only in animals they breed and raise on their premises or animals that are acquired for the purpose of maintaining or enhancing the breeding colony. The Department of Agriculture licenses class A and class B dealers.
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