VVMA Position Statements Calf Transport and Slaughter **Captive Hunting Cattle Tail Docking Abandoned and Feral Cat Colonies **Compensatory Value for Animals Beyond Their Property Value **Complementary Veterinary Medicine (deferred until draft Administrative Rules are adopted - expected in 2021) Dog Tethering Ear Cropping and Tail Docking of Dogs Horse Tail Docking **Horse Transportation and Processing Housing Layer Chickens Sales and Use Tax on Veterinary Services Raw Milk Sale and Consumption Trapping Veterinary Dentistry **Statements under review, September 2020 The VVMA Executive Board recently adopted a policy (August 2019) guiding the review of the above position statements. They are now reviewed every 5-6 years unless a member requests a change prior to the scheduled review. We value our member input and welcome comments and suggestions at any time. For more information, please contact Associate Director Linda Waite-Simpson at info@vtvets.org. On issues other than those listed above, the VVMA generally defers to the position statements of the American Veterinary Medical Association.