AVMA Now Opposing Docks and crops
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:53 am
The AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association published a
new policy on their web site concerning Cropping and Docking.
http://www.avma.org/issues/policy/anima ... ocking.asp
AVMA policy
Ear Cropping and Tail Docking
(Oversight: AWC; HOD 07/1999, EB revised 11/2008)
The AVMA opposes ear cropping and tail docking of dogs when done solely for
cosmetic purposes The AVMA encourages the elimination of ear cropping and
tail docking from breed standards
There are some groups which are gathering together to help put together the information needed to change this back.
new policy on their web site concerning Cropping and Docking.
http://www.avma.org/issues/policy/anima ... ocking.asp
AVMA policy
Ear Cropping and Tail Docking
(Oversight: AWC; HOD 07/1999, EB revised 11/2008)
The AVMA opposes ear cropping and tail docking of dogs when done solely for
cosmetic purposes The AVMA encourages the elimination of ear cropping and
tail docking from breed standards
There are some groups which are gathering together to help put together the information needed to change this back.