Mark Cushing, JD, Animal Policy Group

Judges comments meant to explain why the state of Oregon is hard on animal abusers, not change longheld precedent.

Court rules unique human-animal bond is beyond legal measure, but pet owners may recover costs of medical care and fair market value.

Congressman and veterinarian Kurt Schrader needs your help in his reelection campaign.

Four resolutions targeting COE defeated by AVMA House of Delegates.

Shift in focus from preparing graduates to publishing in academic journals is not in the professions interest. Plus its impossible.

Veterinarians oppose efforts to expand state revenues on the backs of pet owners.

Comments reveal lack of understanding of the human-animal bond.

Report presents misguided conclusions but does not demand federal legislation mandating veterinary prescriptions.

Many consider pets family members; but what does it mean in the eyes of the law?

Veterinarians', pet owners' input needed before June 3 session close date.

Cushing visits five veterinary schools and notes a current quiet on the legislative front.

Justices say prohibition of teeth whitening by nondentists unfairly restricts competition.

The time has come for women in veterinary leadership roles.

Egg legislation points to the need for moderation, compromise in issues where interests conflict.

Organization seeking congressional support from veterinarians for initiative promoting health benefits of pets.

Pet medications bill still kicking; new grants could provide opportunities for rural veterinarians.

But proving that judgment is not impaired by compensation from industry is virtually impossible.

Federal government hears from critics, supporters on role of AVMA Council on Education.

Accreditation critics rely on sweeping generalizations, faulty assumptions.

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

Take a page from Starbucks when looking to source foreign-bred dogs for the American market.

More shelters offer full veterinary services, compete with private practices.

Rising population of pet owners poised to inject $5 billion yearly into veterinary market.

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

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

Veterinarians, pet owners need rigorous testing to be mandatory.

Most veterinary clients have no idea what labeling means for their pets' health.

Boots on the ground makes a big difference in Congress.

Massachusetts looking to establish veterinary technician board.

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