The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is asking for input from its members to help shape the future of the association and the profession.

The AVMA is initiating this "Future Critical Issues Scan" as part of its ongoing effort to re-evaluate and revise its strategic plan, which was last approved by the AVMA Executive Board in April 2008. The AVMA hopes this scan will produce feedback from all segments of its diverse membership, which encompasses more than 80,000 veterinarians in private practice, government, industry, academia, research, and uniformed services.

"The input and active participation of our membership has gotten us to the strong position we are in today," said Dr. Larry Corry, president of the AVMA. "We need the continued input and participation of our members to get us to an even stronger position tomorrow."

Members of the AVMA can provide their feedback online by visiting www.avma.org/about_avma/governance/strategicplanning/scan. There they will be asked to describe what they feel are the three most important issues facing the veterinary profession over the next five years