Law & Ethics

Dilara Kiran, DVM, MS, shares practical ways veterinary professionals can begin engaging in policy, from the AVMA Congressional Advocacy Network to advocacy days and state veterinary medical associations.

Dilara Kiran, DVM, MS, maps 2 ways vets shape policy: applying science to inform decisions, and crafting practice rules on issues ranging from vaccines to telemedicine.

Dilara Kiran, DVM, MS, explains why policy engagement extends beyond the federal government and highlights New World screwworm as an example of why proactive regulations matter.

Dilara Kiran, DVM, MS, shares why veterinarians are uniquely positioned to contribute to policy, highlighting how everyday clinical decision-making translates to stakeholder engagement and advocacy.

Theresa Cosper-Roberts, RVT, CVPM, ACVE(DE), CVBL, on the culture of silence around clinical mistakes.

Veterinary medicine is often measured against the “gold standard.” But like the Olympic podium, silver and bronze still count, especially when gold is beyond a client’s means.

The virtual sessions will address the Animal Drug User Fee Act and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act.

A weekly look at the stories shaping veterinary medicine—from emerging outbreaks and policy shifts to scientific advances and industry news—all delivered in under 5 minutes.

The lawsuit claimed Elanco allegedly misled its investors about the safety of Zenrelia.

Learn why veterinarians cannot issue emotional support animal (ESA) letters under Fair Housing Act rules, what the US Department of Housing and Urban Development requires, and how practitioners can respond to client requests without risking their license.

After repeated alleged violations of the Animal Welfare Act, the Department of Justice obtained a court order requiring the pet store to allow federal inspectors to assess the animals’ health and living conditions.

The US Department of Agriculture, Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Health and Human Services will work together to hold animal welfare violators accountable through boosting compliance with already existing laws, protecting companion animals, and more.

Chewy settles Advantix antitrust claims as consumers allege Elanco paid retailers to block cheaper generics.

A veterinarian in Portland, Oregon, has been sentenced after diverting controlled substances with saline for personal use.

Discover insights on managing veterinary board complaints in this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360.

Two of the new laws give shelters more veterinary flexibility.

Jack Teitelman, CEO and founder of TITAN Group, shares key takeaways from his New York Vet Show session on DEA compliance.

The Drug Enforcement Administration is auditing veterinary clinics more frequently than before, explains Jack Teitelman, CEO of a DEA regulatory consulting firm, in this Q&A.

The longest government shutdown in US history came to an end on November 12.

The ruling, which is currently under appeal, allows a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress to proceed in a case where the pet was struck and killed by a car.

An explanation of HARKing, multiplicity, P-value interpretation, and why HARKing is problematic.

The agreement also ensures ports remain open to livestock imports

APHIS postponed the effective date of the act regulations into early 2026

The legislation seeks to empower law enforcement and fight the opioid epidemic while also protecting access to the drug for veterinary use

The defendant co-conspirators defrauded potential pet owners through a animal rescue operation.

The top dvm360 news story of 2024 is revealed in the final installment of this 20-part series

dvm360 is counting down the Top 20 news stories and articles from 2024 with this series of spotlights

The Captive Wildlife Protection Act, 2024 would require licensing for zoos, ban the use of wildlife animals for certain activities, and more