Law & Ethics
Gunman threatens veterinary staff in Connecticut
Walks into veterinary clinic saying he'll kill staff if dog is dead.
Veterinary sales tax expansion tabled in Ohio--for now
Ohio VMA has vocally opposed proposed tax, saying it would hurt economy further.
Breaking hearts vs. breaking rules in veterinary practice
Should you fire employees if they’ve jumped into an intraoffice romance?
The Internet Vet: Texas DVM claims license suspension violates free speech
The Institute for Justice has taken up the cause of Dr. Ron Hines, suspended after dispensing veterinary 'advice' through his website, claiming it violates his right to free speech.
Q&A: The importance of a personal veterinary-client-patient relationship
Dr. Andrew Roark says despite all the advances in technology, until pets can talk, the physical exam is still essential.
Failed TNR legislation in Fla. prompts tense debate over feral cats
Veterinarians form foundation, offer alternative to TNR.
Additional funding OK'd for Kansas biolab
Price tag now tops $1.2 billion.
Ex-veterinarian charged with animal cruelty retains ownership of 10 dogs
Debra Clopton pays to retain dogs at county shelter; remaining "Edgewood 48" will be prepared for adoption
SLIDESHOW: USDA seizes 19 horses from Tennessee walking horse trainer in raid
Larry Wheelon charged with aggravated animal cruelty related to soring.
Walking horse trainer charged with aggravated cruelty after USDA raid
Veterinarian, investigators seize 19 horses found to be sore in Larry Wheelon's barn.
Recent animal welfare actions in the food industry
Barry Kipperman says it's info small animal veterinarians should know.
Veterinarian's sex crime costs new practice owners
New York veterinary practice awarded lost revenue after previous owner's conviction for soliciting sex from a minor.
Why small animal veterinarians should care about farm animals
Concern for animals slaughtered in the U.S. should be part of the veterinarian's oath.
N.Y. veterinarian, assemblyman caught with marijuana
Veterinarian stopped for speeding, arrested for drug possesion.
Ex-veterinarian charged with 48 counts of animal cruelty in New Mexico
Clopton ordered to pay $27,000 for care of seized dogs; evidence points to practicing without license.
Price tag of federal bio-defense lab rises for Kansas
Funds for high-risk NBAF project secured in 2014 federal budget, but not without request for state matching funds.
Federal agencies seek input on plan for veterinary oversight of antimicrobial use
Producers who once ordered drugs direct from manufacturer will now need veterinary prescription.
Veterinary caucus introduces bill to protect mobile practitioners
HR 1528 would exempt veterinarians from DEA restrictions on transporting controlled substances.
Okla. authorities seize more than 60 horses, up to 30 carcasses in animal cruelty case
Carolyn Vaughn claimed to be running rescue operation.
Texas Supreme Court rejects emotional damages case
State high court upholds 122-year-old precedent maintaining pets as personal property.
Alabama veterinarians take sides on nonprofit spay-neuter clinics
Bills introduced in state legislature would determine extent of nonprofit clinic limitations.
Pets and Vets: UC-Davis opens $58.5 million veterinary research facility
Large research enterprise to focus on animal and human health.
Oklahoma OKs horse slaughter for human consumption
Federal legislation would prohibit domestic slaughter and export of live horses.
Mind Over Miller: Never lose control
Stress, fatigue, and irritability sometimes cause veterinarians to lost their tempers.
Texas veterinarian's life, career cut short by fatal shooting
Deidra Blackmon, DVM, remembered as "brilliantly talented" ER doctor.
California Horse Racing Board identifies Purina horse feed contaminated with zilpaterol
Purina says it is fully cooperating with investigation; racing board hopes to prevent horses from ingesting the banned substance.
Veterinary professor charged with felony animal neglect sentenced on lesser charge
Patricia Schenck avoids jail time but incurs more than $10,000 in fines and restitution.
Ohio woman gets 18 months for posing as veterinarian
Brandi Tomko sentenced on four felonies and four misdemeanors.
U.S. representatives reach across the aisle to form veterinary caucus
Veterinarians-turned-politicians plan to give bipartisan support to veterinary health issues.
Pets and Vets: Golden retriever enrollment continues for CSU veterinary lifetime cancer study
State roundup: A look at the world of veterinary health.