Law & Ethics

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.

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

Following its guilty plea, Envigo will pay the largest-ever fine in an animal welfare case

US Compounding Inc pleads guilty to multiple offenses and its vice president indicted

The PETS Act will allow veterinarians in Florida to offer telemedicine services

The new policy was passed in support of humane animal transport amid an increase in animal transportation distance

The AVMA House of Delegates voted to approve revisions to the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics

Effective February 1, 2025, the new regulations are an effort by the federal agency to put an end to the practice of horse soring

Covetrus pleaded guilty to the criminal charge and was sentenced to probation as well as fines and forfeitures.

The Proposed Rule aims to improve content submission and format consistency

A self-claimed animal rescue group in Vernon Township, NJ is facing animal cruelty charges

The defendant defrauded 900 pet owners out of almost $1 million

The legislation promotes informed pet purchases, and helps to combat unregulated, puppy mills

Three men were detained after an anonymous tip was received that they were running an animal health clinic without a license

Mariana Pardo, BVSc, MV, DACVECC, was allegedly fired after witnessing unlawful practices and filing a complaint at the clinic

Citing numerous violations of the Animal Welfare Act, a court order oversaw the surrender of approximately 200 animals and fines of more than $300,000

Conversations between veterinary professionals and clients should be limited to appropriate discussions

Nine manufacturers and distributors received warning letters with concerns about federal law violations

The year-long position places the AVMA congressional fellow as a full-time staff member in a congresswoman’s office

What veterinarians need to know to provide the best patient care and protect public health

A case of confidentiality highlights how privacy is managed with patient records

The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act is a bipartisan effort that was brought to the House of Representatives earlier this year

Midwest Veterinary Supply was also sentenced to 1 year probation for distributing “misbranded” pharmaceuticals

How legalized virtual veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) can change veterinary medicine

Xylazine has quickly moved from a pole position to breaking maiden as a non-human drug leading charge into a new human health crisis.