Law & Ethics

The Institute for Justice has taken up the cause of Dr. Ron Hines, suspended after dispensing veterinary 'advice' through his website, claiming it violates his right to free speech.

Dr. Andrew Roark says despite all the advances in technology, until pets can talk, the physical exam is still essential.

Veterinarians form foundation, offer alternative to TNR.

Price tag now tops $1.2 billion.

Debra Clopton pays to retain dogs at county shelter; remaining "Edgewood 48" will be prepared for adoption

Larry Wheelon charged with aggravated animal cruelty related to soring.

Veterinarian, investigators seize 19 horses found to be sore in Larry Wheelon's barn.

Barry Kipperman says it's info small animal veterinarians should know.

New York veterinary practice awarded lost revenue after previous owner's conviction for soliciting sex from a minor.

Veterinarian stopped for speeding, arrested for drug possesion.

Clopton ordered to pay $27,000 for care of seized dogs; evidence points to practicing without license.

Funds for high-risk NBAF project secured in 2014 federal budget, but not without request for state matching funds.

Producers who once ordered drugs direct from manufacturer will now need veterinary prescription.

HR 1528 would exempt veterinarians from DEA restrictions on transporting controlled substances.

Carolyn Vaughn claimed to be running rescue operation.

State high court upholds 122-year-old precedent maintaining pets as personal property.

Bills introduced in state legislature would determine extent of nonprofit clinic limitations.

Large research enterprise to focus on animal and human health.

Federal legislation would prohibit domestic slaughter and export of live horses.

Stress, fatigue, and irritability sometimes cause veterinarians to lost their tempers.

Deidra Blackmon, DVM, remembered as "brilliantly talented" ER doctor.

Purina says it is fully cooperating with investigation; racing board hopes to prevent horses from ingesting the banned substance.

Patricia Schenck avoids jail time but incurs more than $10,000 in fines and restitution.

Brandi Tomko sentenced on four felonies and four misdemeanors.

Veterinarians-turned-politicians plan to give bipartisan support to veterinary health issues.

State roundup: A look at the world of veterinary health.

Kasel Associated Industries' refusal to issue recall slams into agency's new muscle.

Clinic safety expert offers four layers of protection and how to deal with confrontation.