Law & Ethics

Bruce L. King, DVM, steps down amidst probe into allegations of misconduct brought by a former employee.Utah's chief state veterinarian, Bruce L. King, DVM, resigned June 1 after an investigation into allegations from a former employee accusing him of earning extra money by working on the side and other questionable practices, according to the Standard Examiner of Ogden, Utah.

Law enforcement is investigating the death as a possible homicide.Summoned to Thompson Peak Veterinary Service early Monday morning, Lassen County Sheriff's deputies found the body of Richard Meinert, DVM, 55, at his Janesville, Calif., clinic.

A look at the world of animal health from Alabama to Oregon

Deal requires compensation for pet owners, changes in manufacturing and testing of Waggin? Train treats.

Two retailers ban treats made in China; search for cause continues; death toll rises.

Chihuahua owner accuses Millard Lucien Tierce, DVM, of gross negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

USDA alleges violations of the Animal Welfare Act after 12 musk oxen died at a university facility.

Couple accuse Millard Lucien Tierce, who allegedly kept sick dogs for experiments, of gross negligence.

Dr. Millard Tierce suspected of animal cruelty after former employee notified clients their pet was not euthanized as agreed upon.

Veterinary profession, industry would be heavily affected by changes.

State legislators believe move will create greater efficiency within the animal health industry.

S.D. was the last of the 50 states to adopt such legislation.

H.R. 1528 passed out of committee and is anticipated to go before the U.S. House as soon as this week.

Therapists challenge state law requiring a veterinary license to practice massage on pets.

AVMA cites bipartisan support for PAST Act, says new bill just a diversion.

Judge rules Dr. Ron Hines' online veterinary advice subject to First Amendment interpretation.

Michigan State large animal student Chelsea Render temporarily trades halls of academia for halls of Congress.

House bill advances to committee shortly after Senate version passes.

New York veterinarian Dr. Shirley Koshi dies from apparent suicide; many blame negative campaign against her.

'Oki' is now back home with her owners-two UC-Davis veterinarians.

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

After a mobile veterinary surgeon departs and complications arise, this doctor learns the cost of shocking a pet owner with an extra invoice.

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

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

Practitioners no longer DEA targets if bill becomes law.

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

Veterinarian queries ethics expert on two practice scenarios.

Most antimicrobial drugs will no longer be over-the-counter; pharmaceuticals companies have three years to comply.