Regulatory
FDA issues update on possible tie between grain-free diets and heart disease
Its investigation is ongoing and the agency hasnt changed its recommendation to pet owners whose pets are not ill.
Pet owners seeking justice as class action lawsuits filed against Hills
The pet food recall announced by Hills on January 31 has left untold numbers of pet owners devastated and outraged, and many are now seeking justice.
Service dogs benefits transcend physical assistance, study finds
Purdue veterinary researchers document service dogs impact on psychosocial health of recipients, family members.
U.S. House bill would make animal cruelty a federal offense
Florida lawmakers hope to close loophole making videosbut not torturea national felony.
National Equine Health Plan: A resource for equine practitioners
American Horse Council, AAEP, USDA pledge to keep U.S. horse herd healthy in case of a disease outbreak.
Farm bill signed into law; removes industrial hemp from Controlled Substance Act
Cannabis sativa L no longer defined as illegal substance as long as products derived from it contain less than 0.3% THC.
Drug testing in veterinary clinics?
Human medicine provides a cautionary tale.
AVMA reinstates health insurance for veterinarians in some states
Coverage options, halted in 2013 after regulatory changes, will be available to some members and their employees starting in July.
Opioids and the veterinary team
Do veterinary practices have a role in alleviating the national crisis? The feds say yes.
Proposed FDA study will allow adoption, not euthanasia, of research dogs
Parasiticide research aims to validate alternatives to use of animal subjects in some bioequivalence trials.