Law & Ethics

High-profile legal case could set new precedent in field of animal law.

Suspect confesses to taking pain medication from College of Veterinary Medicine since December 2011.

Draft compliance policy guide available for review and comment through Nov. 9.

Amendments aim to increase protection against equine soring.

AVMA encourages veterinarians to provide comments for the workshop through the federal register by Sept. 14.

HB 156 allowing veterinarians to work at nonprofit facilities never reaches final vote; issues between clinics and ASBVME may be far from over.

How the triennial State of the Profession survey was conducted.

A class action lawsuit is filed against manufacturers who maintain the products, made in China, are safe.

Readers voice opinions on topics from nonprofit spay-neuter clinics to introverted veterinarians.

A state-by-state look at the world of animal health.

Former senator, now working as an associate veterinarian in the practice he founded, reflects on changes in veterinary medicine – and mulls another foray into practice ownership.

National Research Council backs original plan but says downsized laboratory could be more efficient and cost-effective.

Veterinary groups propose ban on use of action devices, performance packages in Tennessee walking horses.

Against a son's wishes, this doctor talked with an elderly pet owner about tough choices ahead.

Pit bull dogs are no deemed "vicious," according to a new bill.

Neither new graduates nor boarded specialists should suffer with boilerplate contract language.

Controversial bill would allow veterinarians to be employed by nonprofit facilities in the state.

Landlord found dead dog and emaciated cats in tenant's home.

New Hampshire veterinary practice searches for its missing 'Marilyn.'

Animal hoarding happens in every community. Look for these signs and protect your veterinary patients.

When veterinarians' caseloads are reduced, noncompete agreements can impose crippling restrictions.

Program offers hands-on forensics training for veterinarians and students at University of Florida event.

Falsifying information to gain access to an agricultural operation is now a crime in Iowa.

Measure follows release and subsequent death of dozens of exotic animals; will go to state House for consideration.

Legislation would let nonveterinarians conduct medical procedures, organization says.

Fort Worth, Texas - The Texas Supreme Court may listen to arguments in a high-profile legal case that would allow emotional damages after a mistaken euthanasia of a lost pet by a shelter worker.

National Report - A lawsuit in Clearwater, Fla., is calling for the court to award $15,000 in damages due to alleged negligence.

Indianapolis - Eli Lilly filed suit against an Australian veterinary clinic for allegedly reselling its Australian-labeled Comfortis product to U.S. consumers.