Animal Welfare

A veterinarian writes an apology letter to a former pet owner who couldn't afford to care for his dog.

How veterinarians can help with this devastating problem.

Oklahoma City, Okla.? Freshman Sen. Josh Brecheen (R-Coalgate) is asking fellow legislators to repeal the state's recently passed Commercial Pet Breeders Act.

Lincoln, Neb. - A new report advocating shooting as a suitable means of population control for feral cats is drawing the ire of several groups, including the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Baltimore - Veterinarians need to engage the public in dialogue about animal-welfare issues.

How considering animal welfare can benefit your bottom line.

Albany, N.Y. -- New York lawmakers are looking to curb antimicrobial usage by pre-filing new legislation that would make non-therapeutic antimicrobial use a misdemeanor offense.

Jefferson City, Mo. -- A bill to repeal Missouri?s contested Proposition B already has been pre-filed in the state Senate for consideration in the new year.

Denver, Colo. -- Dog breeding facilities must now use coated wire for enclosures, according to a new law set out by the Colorado's Department of Agriculture.

Concord, N.H. -- Dog racing officially becomes an illegal activity in New Hampshire with the start of 2011, though broadcasts of races elsewhere still will be permitted.

A link between human and animal abuse?

Portland, Ore. -- The Oregon Department of Agriculture, as directed by state lawmakers in 2009, will stop issuing new exotic animal permits beginning in January 2011.

How can veterinarians help promote animal welfare?

Cites policy on responsible use of animals in studies that benefit animal, human welfare.

Veterinarian's Oath amended to include clause about animal welfare.

Baltimore -- Dr. Thomas R. Lenz will headline AAEP's meeting dubbed "The Equine Welfare Wars: When Emotion and Fact Collide."

APHIS told that current system is ineffective, recommends turning it over to DVMs

The role of modern zoos.

Switzerland -- A new list of equine prohibited substances was approved by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) and prohibits the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in competition.

Calls to repeal the bill came just days after the ballot issue.

New clinical guidelines have been developed for the care of racehorses by the AAEP.

Both associations argue that better enforcement is the answer.

Shelters are moving hundreds of animals from place to place to avoid euthanasia, but veterinarians warn of infectious disease issues.

National report - The required signing of a form that acknowledges animal use in circuses, rodeos and other events has some veterinarians questioning the American College of Animal Welfare's mandate.

Should we use the term pet owner or pet guardian?