Law & Ethics
Overdue farm bill finally becomes law
Obama signs legislation into law at Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine.
Scott Palmer appointed as New York's first equine veterinary medical director
Position created to ensure ethical standards and safety in state?s horse racing industry.
Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act passes Senate
Practitioners no longer DEA targets if bill becomes law.
AVMA watches new year's resolutions
The organization?s legislative agenda lists bills that may affect its members in a variety of ways.
Ethical Q&A: A laboratory goof-up and an unused cancer drug
Veterinarian queries ethics expert on two practice scenarios.
FDA's final antimicrobial regulation proposal provides veterinarians more flexibility
Most antimicrobial drugs will no longer be over-the-counter; pharmaceuticals companies have three years to comply.
QUIZ: Are you a Schrader or a Yoho?
While both work in the interest of veterinary medicine, these two veterinarian-congressmen couldn't be more different politically.
QUIZ: How much do you know about the American West's wild horse population?
A recent evaluation by a National Research Council committee sheds light on the National Wild Horses and Burros Program.
Center for Veterinary Biologics employees sent back to work to approve animal vaccines
Despite shutdown furloughs, AVMA and Rep. Schrader push ag secretary to reassess CVB workers as critical to public health.
AVMA calls on Congress, veterinary caucus, to stop 'bickering' and end shutdown
Association says animal welfare, food safety and research hang in the balance.
Medical device tax axed in latest budget proposal from bipartisan legislators
Dems agree to eliminate tax--which would hit equipment used in veterinary practice--in exchange for six-month funding of federal budget.
U.S. House veterinary caucus members take opposing stances over government shutdown
Kurt Schrader forfeits pay in light of Congress' failure to pass a budget; Ted Yoho stands with conservatives to defund 'Obamacare.'
Robbery gone wrong: Teen gets stuck in veterinary hospital's HVAC
19-year-old spends 11 hours in ventilation system before employees find him the next morning.
Fla. veterinary school professor arrested for secretly recording female students
Don Samuelson confesses to making recordings for sexual arousal.
USDA-APHIS revises Animal Welfare Act to include Internet pet sales
Online 'puppy mills' now subject to department oversight.
AVMA/USDA inspection video shows apparent footage of horse soring violations
USDA video released to AVMA was posted, but retracted at the USDA's request.
Tennessee walking horse group finally accepts federal soring protocol
S.H.O.W horse industry organization carries out inspections in conjunction with USDA veterinary medical officers during National Celebration event.
President of the Alabama state board sues VMA
Battle continues to wage on in veterinary community.
Veterinary clinic employee abducted by gunman in N.C.
Veterinarians and staff safe after robbery at Freedom Animal Hospital
Opponents of equine slaughter take fight to court and Congress
Federal judge issues temporary restraining order suspending commencement of horse slaughter operations in the U.S.
Groups call on PETA to reduce high euthanasia rate
PETA contends it's offering humane option for animals turned away by no-kill shelters.
Ways to protect your practice if you outsource payroll
Internal controls provide a system of checks and balances.
Mass. State veterinary board head resigns amid controversy
Fox news station airs details about lawsuit, prompting state veterinary investigation.
Ohio State satellite clinic upsets local veterinarians
New suburban hospital offers 24-hour emergency care and specialty referral services.
Aspiring veterinarians face funding shortfall in Arkansas
In a state with no veterinary school, depletion of grant funds leaves nothing to offset out-of-state tuition costs.
Retail dog, cat, rabbit sales banned in San Diego
Amendment passes unanimously in an effort to thwart 'puppy mill' pet shop suppliers.
Spay-neuter legislation supported by veterinarians in S.C., Ala. gets left behind
Three bills affecting nonprofit clinics fail to garner vote before sessions end. Veterinarians divided in support.
Commentary: Pot for pain may be hot new treatment
My dog was wasting away. When all else failed, I had to try something new.
Animal drug legislation reauthorized for another four years
User fee programs will continue to fund FDA to maintain efficient drug review process.
Gunman threatens veterinary staff in Connecticut
Walks into veterinary clinic saying he'll kill staff if dog is dead.
