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Artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine: What are the ethical and legal implications?

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AVMA Axon recently debuted the webinar "Do No Harm: Ethical and Legal Implications of A.I." He explains the differences between the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in veterinary medicine and human medicine, the concept of AI use risk classification, and how to foster the ethical deployment of AI in veterinary medicine.

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Using ethical frameworks in emergency care

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By using frameworks for ethical decision-making, says one presenter at AVMA Convention 2024, veterinarians can determine the appropriate course of action when faced with an emergency. As much as a veterinarian wants to help every single patient, it simply isn’t possible to be responsible for every emergency, every time.

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House passes updated ethics document, new transport policy

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The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) on Friday voted to approve revisions to the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (PVME) and a policy on the transport of animals during its regular annual session in Austin, Texas, held concurrently with AVMA Convention 2024.

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Delegates to vote on policies on humane transport, veterinary ethics

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The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will vote on accepting revised versions of a policy on the humane transport of livestock and the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (PVME) when the HOD holds it regular annual session June 20-21 in Austin, Texas.

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WSAVA guidelines address methods, risks, ethics of pet reproduction

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New guidelines developed by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association cover a wide range of issues relating to feline and canine sterilization, including surgical and hormonal options, as well the health risks and benefits of each.

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Animal welfare competition tests critical thinking, ethical judgement skills

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The Fall 2024 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, also known as AWJAC, recently brought together hundreds of competitors from across North America and Europe to apply science-based methods and ethical standards to assess the welfare of animals in a variety of settings.

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Snowy Owl Ethics

10,000 Birds

When he reached out to ask if he could contribute a piece to 10,000 Birds about about the ethics around the current Snowy Owl irruption in the central and eastern United States we were all for it! “In This quote perfectly sums up the state of the Snowy Owl/birding ethics discussion. This is what most of the controversy is about.

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