Regulatory

Two bills affecting veterinarians may have tanked because of their redundancy.

Bill says mandatory veterinary prescription writing will lower cost of pet ownership, encourage competition.

Obama signs legislation into law at Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine.

Massachusetts looking to establish veterinary technician board.

Success of Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act in Senate could build momentum for more positive results.

Practitioners no longer DEA targets if bill becomes law.

FDA's new antimicrobial guidelines don't need legislative 'help.'

The organization?s legislative agenda lists bills that may affect its members in a variety of ways.

Most antimicrobial drugs will no longer be over-the-counter; pharmaceuticals companies have three years to comply.

A recent evaluation by a National Research Council committee sheds light on the National Wild Horses and Burros Program.

Legislation catching up with veterinarians' professional judgment.

Proposal said to be part of new proactive stance on foodborne illness prevention.

Proceeds will fund statewide spay-neuter program.

Schools urged to recruit more students interested in public service from the outset.

Despite shutdown furloughs, AVMA and Rep. Schrader push ag secretary to reassess CVB workers as critical to public health.

Association says animal welfare, food safety and research hang in the balance.

Dems agree to eliminate tax--which would hit equipment used in veterinary practice--in exchange for six-month funding of federal budget.

Kurt Schrader forfeits pay in light of Congress' failure to pass a budget; Ted Yoho stands with conservatives to defund 'Obamacare.'

Online 'puppy mills' now subject to department oversight.

USDA video released to AVMA was posted, but retracted at the USDA's request.

S.H.O.W horse industry organization carries out inspections in conjunction with USDA veterinary medical officers during National Celebration event.

New standard applies to all dental procedures, including cleaning.

Federal judge issues temporary restraining order suspending commencement of horse slaughter operations in the U.S.

Amendment passes unanimously in an effort to thwart 'puppy mill' pet shop suppliers.

Report emphasizes strict impartiality of veterinary school evaluation process; workforce issues can't weigh in.

Private veterinary college ready to enroll inaugural class in Arizona.

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.

Veterinarians form foundation, offer alternative to TNR.