USA - AVMA issues policy on swine castration, tail docking and teeth clipping
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25-Jun-2010 (15 years 11 months 13 days ago)The American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Executive Board recently approved proposals to replace the AVMA policy on swine castration, tail docking, and teeth clipping with two new policies.
Swine Castration: The AVMA recommends the use of procedures and practices that reduce or eliminate pain, including the use of approved or AMDUCA-permissible clinically effective medications whenever possible. The AVMA encourages development and implementation of practical analgesic and anesthetic protocols for, and alternatives to, swine castration.
Tail Docking and Teeth Clipping of Swine: The AVMA recommends the use of procedures and practices that reduce or eliminate pain, including the use of approved or AMDUCA-permissible clinically effective medications whenever possible.
Swine Castration: The AVMA recommends the use of procedures and practices that reduce or eliminate pain, including the use of approved or AMDUCA-permissible clinically effective medications whenever possible. The AVMA encourages development and implementation of practical analgesic and anesthetic protocols for, and alternatives to, swine castration.
Tail Docking and Teeth Clipping of Swine: The AVMA recommends the use of procedures and practices that reduce or eliminate pain, including the use of approved or AMDUCA-permissible clinically effective medications whenever possible.