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Lab veterinarian sues Michigan university of termination
October 1st 2011Detroit, Mich. - Dr. Karen Hrapkiewicz, former clinical veterinarian and director of the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources at the Wayne County Community College District Veterinary Technology Program at Wayne State University, is suing the school, alleging she was fired in retaliation for protesting the university's laboratory animal practices and for her age.
HSUS, United Egg producers to propose national egg standards to Congress
September 1st 2011National Report - Ballot initatives, backed by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to change egg-production standards, were dropped in Oregon and Washington after HSUS and the United Egg Producers announced a deal to work together on new federal legislation that would apply to all egg-laying hens in the United States.
BLM eyes greater cooperation with HSUS on wild-horse gather
September 1st 2011National Report - Animal-welfare groups and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have butted heads for some time about wild-horse gathers, but BLM recently announced it will work more closely with the Humane Society of the United States to develop a "new normal" for doing business in the future.
Mourning the loss of a pet and patient: understanding grief and the need for support (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011To further understand the loss and need for support after a pet or patient dies, the veterinary professional must have an understanding about the human-animal bond. This relationship between humans and pets dates back to the beginnings of civilization. The benefits to owning a pet can be emotional, social and physical.
U.S. legislation calls for veterinary inspections of dog breeders selling on the Internet
April 13th 2011Washington -- An effort to close Internet loopholes for puppy sales is underway at the federal level. New bills would require breeders selling more than 50 dogs per year to be licensed and undergo veterinary inspections.
Veterinary groups poised to help aid recovery efforts following Japan's earthquake, tsunami
April 1st 2011National Report -- While rescue efforts remain the focus in Japan in the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, numerous veterinary organizations are well aware of the animal impact and remain poised to help.