Regulatory

Practices in the United Kingdom will face a legal limit on prescription fees, plus new price list and estimate rules, under an order from the country's competition regulator.

A new version of an injectable antibiotic, first approved in 2008, is approved only for dogs, as 2 of its inactive ingredients may be toxic to cats.

AB 1999 changes how veterinarians establish the veterinarian-client-patient relationship, creates new pathways for shelter and volunteer work, and limits surgeries performed by animal owners.

A law that took effect October 1 bars the state veterinary board from taking certain disciplinary actions against veterinarians solely for discussing or recommending cannabis or CBD products for animals.

The live, engineered probiotic product is designed to reduce deaths from a costly intestinal disease in broiler chickens and offers producers an option beyond antibiotics.

The proposed rule would impose new independence requirements on the AVMA Council on Education and establish standards for student outcomes, academic freedom, and program length.

The new federal import requirements will be in effect on August 1, 2024

These standards of practice can now be enforced by the FDA, local state boards of pharmacy, and accreditation organizations

What veterinarians need to know to provide the best patient care and protect public health

The AAFCO responds to a viewpoint article recommending revision on copper concentration guidelines in dog food

The rise in xylazine as an illicit drug is cause for concern. What are the implications for veterinarians?

Requesting public comments on standards for handling captive exotic animals

Marcy Bliss, CEO of Wedgewood Pharmacy, talks GFI #256 compliance and how drug compounding has changed over time

Jan Woods shares 3 important factors for remaining in compliance with DEA controlled substance regulations

Registration is now open to attend the FDA event

Funding intended to improve the animal food ingredient review and approval process as well as developing regulations for ingredient claims

Applying VCPR legal language to real-life medical scenarios

The U.S. National List of Reportable Animal Diseases was drafted in 2020 and now is in final review for publication this year

The CDC advises puppy owners to take precautions, including taking new pets to a veterinarian.

Experts share their experience and expertise on what we know about cannabidiol use in dogs and cats.

15 companies, most of which sell cannabidiol products for pets receive warning letters; veterinarians and other healthcare providers urged to report adverse effects.

Performing acts of animal cruelty is now a federal felony.

A new book from veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward, writer Alice Oven and pet-food CEO Ryan Bethencourt that argues for a future of plant-derived pet food spends a little time looking at the marketing of domestic pet food that makes raw meat sound like a good idea.

An attorney who consults in the animal health industry says that, contrary to a recent dvm360 article, cannabidiol is not illegal. The author, veterinary pharmacologist Dr. Dawn Boothe, responds.

Make way for a potentially less expensive option to add to your behavior management arsenal.

His heart may have been in the right place, but an Atlanta orthopedic surgeon has voluntarily shut down his nonprofit organization after backlash from area veterinarians.

Protesters (not including veterinarians) at VCA San Francisco Veterinary Specialists say theyre fighting for better pay, health benefits and improved work conditions.

The FDA is advising pet owners not to feed their dogs and cats certain lots of the companys raw pet food after samples from some of the lots tested positive for Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes.