Law & Ethics

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.

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.

While both work in the interest of veterinary medicine, these two veterinarian-congressmen couldn't be more different politically.

A recent evaluation by a National Research Council committee sheds light on the National Wild Horses and Burros Program.

Despite shutdown furloughs, AVMA and Rep. Schrader push ag secretary to reassess CVB workers as critical to public health.

Association says animal welfare, food safety and research hang in the balance.

Dems agree to eliminate tax--which would hit equipment used in veterinary practice--in exchange for six-month funding of federal budget.

Kurt Schrader forfeits pay in light of Congress' failure to pass a budget; Ted Yoho stands with conservatives to defund 'Obamacare.'

19-year-old spends 11 hours in ventilation system before employees find him the next morning.

Don Samuelson confesses to making recordings for sexual arousal.

Online 'puppy mills' now subject to department oversight.

USDA video released to AVMA was posted, but retracted at the USDA's request.

S.H.O.W horse industry organization carries out inspections in conjunction with USDA veterinary medical officers during National Celebration event.

Battle continues to wage on in veterinary community.

Veterinarians and staff safe after robbery at Freedom Animal Hospital

Federal judge issues temporary restraining order suspending commencement of horse slaughter operations in the U.S.

PETA contends it's offering humane option for animals turned away by no-kill shelters.

Internal controls provide a system of checks and balances.