Politics

House Bill 60 strengthens state's laws on companion animal abuse

Department of Labor sets salary threshold for overtime pay at $47,476.

Veterinary practice managers are fundamental, and so is their compensation.

Court rules unique human-animal bond is beyond legal measure, but pet owners may recover costs of medical care and fair market value.

Al Franken of Minnesota aims to establish a coordinated One Health response to animal disease outbreaks.

Congressman and veterinarian Kurt Schrader needs your help in his reelection campaign.

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Shelters say income-based restrictions would cripple them, but veterinary groups remain firm on standards of care.

Committee says drug poses no global public health threat worth possibly limiting access to the drug in areas of the developing world.

World Health Organization mulling international control of veterinary anesthetic, categorization as highly abused substance.

Tougher standards can improve the legal professions well-deserved reputation.

Current VMLRP funds subject to 39 percent federal withholding tax.

We cannot underestimate the impact of a decline in quality brought about by the distributive model of clinical veterinary education.

The PAST Act would replace self-policing with USDA inspectors.

Believes pet owners would benefit from prescription portability.

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Veterinarians oppose efforts to expand state revenues on the backs of pet owners.

Comments reveal lack of understanding of the human-animal bond.

Report presents misguided conclusions but does not demand federal legislation mandating veterinary prescriptions.

Veterinarians', pet owners' input needed before June 3 session close date.

Justices say prohibition of teeth whitening by nondentists unfairly restricts competition.

Egg legislation points to the need for moderation, compromise in issues where interests conflict.

Organization seeking congressional support from veterinarians for initiative promoting health benefits of pets.

Dr. Margaret Ferrell is touted as 'one of the best surgeons he has seen in 42 years' by expert witness, while dissenters continue to claim non-profit, low cost clinics are unfair competition that provide substandard care.

Pet medications bill still kicking; new grants could provide opportunities for rural veterinarians.

APHIS gets $49.5 million bump, but spending bill still prohibits funding for horse inspection activities.

However, AVMA Council on Education must work to resolve outstanding issues, reach out to all stakeholders in veterinary profession.

The Veterinary Mobility Act passed, the PAST Act may be done for, student debt legislation will likely be reintroduced, and another DVM joins the U.S. House.