Politics

Accreditation critics rely on sweeping generalizations, faulty assumptions.

American Humane Association, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital and The United States War Dogs Association come to aid of retiring military and contract working dogs.

Flip in U.S. Senate's majority may slow progress of Fairness to Pet Owners Act.

Governmental Relations Division still focused on what can be done during 'lame duck' session.

First-time North Carolina candidate and well-known veterinary personality says losing to Republican incumbent doesnt mean hell stop helping.

California holds the most pet insurance policies of any state in the U.S.

Organization asks veterinarians to reach out to politicians during this election season.

New research aims to illustrate how the veterinary industry can prepare for a change in the pet pharmaceutical market.

In ironic twist, Dr. Margaret Ferrell, a target of the Alabama state board, is appointed by the Governor to serve on it.

Association surveys members in anticipation of legislative effort.

AVMA still calls for independent, third party inspections to ensure soring does not occur.

AVMA works to pass remaining high-priority bills on its 2014 legislative agenda.

"Driven to Bark" petition seeks 100,000 signatures for review by Obama administration.On August 4, Petplan Insurance launched “Driven to Bark,” an initiative to petition the Obama administration via the White House's petition site, We the People, to encourage all states to enact laws prohibiting animals from being left unattended in cars.Hot cars cause the deaths of many pets each year, yet only 15 states have statutes in place that discourage people from leaving pets in hot cars, Petplan states in a company release.

Too soon to tell if new activity will move government closer to mandatory veterinary prescriptions.

Legislation mandates veterinary prescription writing.

Reps. Schrader and Yoho lead bill to unanimous passage in U.S. House removing the DEA target from mobile veterinarians' backs.

Charges against Dr. William Weber became the center of the ASBVME's public battle against nonprofit spay/neuter clinics.

Prepare to see more state VMAs weighing in on the role of low-cost shelter veterinary services.

Congress, states do little to interfere with veterinary medicine.

Federal assistance comes after political pressure and continued spread of deadly virus despite massive veterinary response.

State legislators believe move will create greater efficiency within the animal health industry.

S.D. was the last of the 50 states to adopt such legislation.

H.R. 1528 passed out of committee and is anticipated to go before the U.S. House as soon as this week.

Yet to be seen if a vaccine will be the answer against disease that's killed millions of pigs.

AVMA cites bipartisan support for PAST Act, says new bill just a diversion.

Crackdowns on breeding, success with shelter neutering--while good things--could leave future veterinary clients without a source for pet dogs.

Michigan State large animal student Chelsea Render temporarily trades halls of academia for halls of Congress.

House bill advances to committee shortly after Senate version passes.

Two bills affecting veterinarians may have tanked because of their redundancy.

If Ward wins primary, general election in North Carolina could be a showdown of veterinary proportions.