Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights Records
MC 00330
Special Collections Research Center
0.75 Linear feet
1985 - 2002
These records consist of position statements, newsletters, brochures, and videos produced by the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR) to communicate animal rights issues within the association's membership, to the larger community of those practicing veterinary medicine, and the general public.
Founded in 1981, the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR) is a professional organization dedicated to the acquisition of rights for all nonhuman animals. The AVAR works to keep veterinarians and the public informed about philosophical and scientific issues surrounding the use of animals in education, farming, fur production, trapping, entertaiment and other areas. Educational reform, changes in the ways that animals are used in biomedical research, and the passage of legislation favorable to the benign treatment of animals in education, research, and animal shelters are the focus of the organization. The AVAR is based in Davis, California.
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2 archival boxes
Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights.
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Acquisitions Information
Donated by the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights in 2002 (Accession no. 2002-0019).
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights Records, MC 330, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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Processing Information
Processed by Michael Watts,
October, 2005
Encoded by Michael Watts,
October, 2005
Historical Note
In 1981 the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR) was founded by two veterinarians out of a concern that the animals they were trained to treat and heal were routinely being abused by society. The AVAR operates under the premise that as physicians protect their patients, so should veterinarians protect theirs. The association works toward the acquisition of rights for all nonhuman animals by educating the public and the veterinary profession. The AVAR works to keep veterinarians and the public informed about philosophical and scientific issues surrounding the use of animals in education, farming, fur production, trapping, entertainment and other areas. Educational reform, changes in the ways that animals are used in biomedical research, and the passage of legislation favorable to the benign treatment of animals in education, research, and animal shelters are the focus of the organization. They also work to guarantee the rights of students who do not wish to harm or destroy nonhuman animals in the course of their education. The AVAR is based in Davis, California.
Scope and Content Note
These records consist of position statements, newsletters, brochures, and videos produced by the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR) to communicate animal rights issues within the association's membership, to the larger community of those practicing veterinary medicine, and the general public.
Organization of the Collection
This collection is made up of four series; position papers, newsletters, brochures, and videos.
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Buyukmihci, Nedim C.
Animal rights
Animal shelters
Brochures
Factory farms
Newsletters
Veterinarians--Societies, etc.
Video tapes
Position Papers
0.25 Linear feet
1987 - 1999
Scope and Contents note
Series contains a Veterinarian's Oath, papers stating the AVAR mission, and guidelines for AVAR approved veterinary practice.
Veterinarian's Oath
1
1
Scope and Contents note
Folder contains an amended veterinarian's oath with practice standards that are in keeping with the AVAR mission.
Position Statements
1
2
Scope and Contents note
Procedural Guidelines for Veterinarians practicing by AVAR approved methods.
Position Statements /
Nedim Buyukmihci, V.M.D.
1
3
Scope and Contents note
Serious Moral Concern is not Species Limited
Position Statements /
Nedim Buyukmihci, V.M.D.
1
4
Scope and Contents note
The Issue of Dissection
Position Statements /
Nedim Buyukmihci, V.M.D.
1
5
Scope and Contents note
Ethical and Practical Concerns
Position Statements /
Nedim Buyukmihci, V.M.D.
1
6
Scope and Contents note
Safety Testing of Products for Human Use
Position Statements /
Nedim Buyukmihci, V.M.D.
1
7
Scope and Contents note
The Draize Eye Irritancy Test
Position Statements /
Nedim Buyukmihci, V.M.D.
1
8
Scope and Contents note
Non-Violence in Surgical Training
Position Statements /
Nedim Buyukmihci, V.M.D.
1
9
Scope and Contents note
Apparel of Misery
Position Statements /
Nedim Buyukmihci, V.M.D.
1
10
Scope and Contents note
Ethical and Practical Consideration for Nonhuman Animals Used for Food and Fiber
Newsletters
0.25 Linear feet
1985 - 2002
Scope and Contents note
This series consists of a collection of newsletters written and circulated by the AVAR from 1985 to 2002. Each folder contains a year's worth of issues.
AVAR Newsletter
1
11
August 1985 - December 1986
AVAR Newsletter
1
12
1987
AVAR Newsletter
1
13
1988
AVAR Newsletter
1
14
1989
Directions Newsletter
1
15
1990
Directions Newsletter
1
16
1991
Directions Newsletter
1
17
1992
Directions Newsletter
1
18
1993
Directions Newsletter
1
19
1994
Directions Newsletter
1
20
1995
Directions Newsletter
1
21
1996
Directions Newsletter
1
22
1997
Directions Newsletter
1
23
1998
Directions Newsletter
1
24
1999
Directions Newsletter
1
25
2000
Directions Newsletter
1
26
2001
Directions Newsletter
1
27
2002
Alternatives Newsletter
1
28
1996
Alternatives Newsletter
1
29
1997
Alternatives Newsletter
1
30
1998
Alternatives Newsletter
1
31
1999
Alternatives Newsletter
1
32
2000
Alternatives Newsletter
1
33
2001
Alternatives Newsletter
1
34
2002
Brochures
undated
1 folder
AVAR Brochures
1
35
undated
Scope and Contents note
Folder contains brochures on Standards of Cruelty, Surgical Claw Removal, Sterilization, and a Guide to Congenital Disorders in Dogs.
Videotapes
0.25 Linear feet
2000
1 archival box
Scope and Contents note
Series contains two videotapes illustrating techniques for neutering male and female puppies and kittens. English and Spanish language versions.
Early Age Neutering - A Practical Guide for Veterinarians
2
1
2000
Early Age Neutering - A Practical Guide for Veterinarians -Spanish Language Version
2
2
2000