Politics

Bill says mandatory veterinary prescription writing will lower cost of pet ownership, encourage competition.

Veterinarians, pet owners need rigorous testing to be mandatory.

Boots on the ground makes a big difference in Congress.

Obama signs legislation into law at Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine.

Massachusetts looking to establish veterinary technician board.

Success of Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act in Senate could build momentum for more positive results.

Position created to ensure ethical standards and safety in state?s horse racing industry.

Practitioners no longer DEA targets if bill becomes law.

FDA's new antimicrobial guidelines don't need legislative 'help.'

The organization?s legislative agenda lists bills that may affect its members in a variety of ways.

While both work in the interest of veterinary medicine, these two veterinarian-congressmen couldn't be more different politically.

Innovative programs pair people and animals for boosted health and well-being.

A recent evaluation by a National Research Council committee sheds light on the National Wild Horses and Burros Program.

Legislation catching up with veterinarians' professional judgment.

Proceeds will fund statewide spay-neuter program.

Study finds if processes go unchanged and trends continue, the already overpopulated American West could see a runaway wild horse population.

Welfare groups seek to move 'corporate farming' into political arena.

Producers, veterinarians work through staggering herd loss and animal stress.

Economic and political challenges abound in efforts to manage horses on public lands.

Despite shutdown furloughs, AVMA and Rep. Schrader push ag secretary to reassess CVB workers as critical to public health.

Association says animal welfare, food safety and research hang in the balance.

Dems agree to eliminate tax--which would hit equipment used in veterinary practice--in exchange for six-month funding of federal budget.

Kurt Schrader forfeits pay in light of Congress' failure to pass a budget; Ted Yoho stands with conservatives to defund 'Obamacare.'

Online 'puppy mills' now subject to department oversight.

Veterinary members will have to wait until Oct. 1 for 2014 policies.

PETA contends it's offering humane option for animals turned away by no-kill shelters.

In a state with no veterinary school, depletion of grant funds leaves nothing to offset out-of-state tuition costs.

Cangelosi contends she was fired after blowing the whistle on illegal activities.

User fee programs will continue to fund FDA to maintain efficient drug review process.

Ohio VMA has vocally opposed proposed tax, saying it would hurt economy further.