Law & Ethics
SLIDESHOW: USDA seizes 19 horses from Tennessee walking horse trainer in raid
Larry Wheelon charged with aggravated animal cruelty related to soring.
Walking horse trainer charged with aggravated cruelty after USDA raid
Veterinarian, investigators seize 19 horses found to be sore in Larry Wheelon's barn.
Recent animal welfare actions in the food industry
Barry Kipperman says it's info small animal veterinarians should know.
Veterinarian's sex crime costs new practice owners
New York veterinary practice awarded lost revenue after previous owner's conviction for soliciting sex from a minor.
Why small animal veterinarians should care about farm animals
Concern for animals slaughtered in the U.S. should be part of the veterinarian's oath.
N.Y. veterinarian, assemblyman caught with marijuana
Veterinarian stopped for speeding, arrested for drug possesion.
Ex-veterinarian charged with 48 counts of animal cruelty in New Mexico
Clopton ordered to pay $27,000 for care of seized dogs; evidence points to practicing without license.
Price tag of federal bio-defense lab rises for Kansas
Funds for high-risk NBAF project secured in 2014 federal budget, but not without request for state matching funds.
Federal agencies seek input on plan for veterinary oversight of antimicrobial use
Producers who once ordered drugs direct from manufacturer will now need veterinary prescription.
Veterinary caucus introduces bill to protect mobile practitioners
HR 1528 would exempt veterinarians from DEA restrictions on transporting controlled substances.
Okla. authorities seize more than 60 horses, up to 30 carcasses in animal cruelty case
Carolyn Vaughn claimed to be running rescue operation.
Texas Supreme Court rejects emotional damages case
State high court upholds 122-year-old precedent maintaining pets as personal property.
Alabama veterinarians take sides on nonprofit spay-neuter clinics
Bills introduced in state legislature would determine extent of nonprofit clinic limitations.
Pets and Vets: UC-Davis opens $58.5 million veterinary research facility
Large research enterprise to focus on animal and human health.
Oklahoma OKs horse slaughter for human consumption
Federal legislation would prohibit domestic slaughter and export of live horses.
Mind Over Miller: Never lose control
Stress, fatigue, and irritability sometimes cause veterinarians to lost their tempers.
Texas veterinarian's life, career cut short by fatal shooting
Deidra Blackmon, DVM, remembered as "brilliantly talented" ER doctor.
California Horse Racing Board identifies Purina horse feed contaminated with zilpaterol
Purina says it is fully cooperating with investigation; racing board hopes to prevent horses from ingesting the banned substance.
Veterinary professor charged with felony animal neglect sentenced on lesser charge
Patricia Schenck avoids jail time but incurs more than $10,000 in fines and restitution.
Ohio woman gets 18 months for posing as veterinarian
Brandi Tomko sentenced on four felonies and four misdemeanors.
U.S. representatives reach across the aisle to form veterinary caucus
Veterinarians-turned-politicians plan to give bipartisan support to veterinary health issues.
Pets and Vets: Golden retriever enrollment continues for CSU veterinary lifetime cancer study
State roundup: A look at the world of veterinary health.
Dog treat manufacturer bends to will of FDA after Salmonella findings
Kasel Associated Industries' refusal to issue recall slams into agency's new muscle.
Safeguard your practice against violence in the workplace
Clinic safety expert offers four layers of protection and how to deal with confrontation.
New York Racing Association searches for equine veterinary director
Dean of Cornell veterinary school on search committee.
AVMA announces platform for GHLIT private health exchange
First phase of exchange will focus on the needs of veterinarians 65 and older.
Ohio passes dog breeding law
State can now regulate puppy mills.
Best Blog: Veterinary drug shortages and compounding pharmacies
Drug unavailabity often means going "underground."
Violent threats at Oklahoma veterinary clinic bring gun issues into the open
Veterinarian now evaluates hospital safety plans and state's open-carry gun law.
New rodenticide without antidote alarms pet toxicology experts
2008 EPA regulations may have unintended but dangerous consequences.