Regulatory

Draft compliance policy guide available for review and comment through Nov. 9.

Amendments aim to increase protection against equine soring.

AVMA encourages veterinarians to provide comments for the workshop through the federal register by Sept. 14.

HB 156 allowing veterinarians to work at nonprofit facilities never reaches final vote; issues between clinics and ASBVME may be far from over.

But bill mandating veterinary prescription writing will most likely be reintroduced next year.

A state-by-state look at the world of animal health.

Public workshop next month in Washington, D.C., will explore competition and consumer protection issues.

Legislation would prevent landlords from requiring potential tenants to declaw or devocalize their pets.

Federal agency seeks to overturn court's ruling to start proceedings addressing concerns.

New definition of "retail pet store" designed to ensure health and welfare of pets sold sight-unseen to buyers.

Increasing pet owner options about where to obtain medications means veterinarians must adjust, experts say.

Nebraska has passed a law that will preempt efforts to award non-economic damages in cases of pet loss.

Bill calls for disciplinary action against veterinarians who don't obtain 'express prior authorization.'

Animal Health Institute says order diverts resources from current stakeholder activity.

Some lawmakers in Minnestota and West Virginia are working on limiting nonmedicacl uses of antimicrobials in food animals.

The Humane Society of the United States has petitioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand the Horse Protection Act to make the use of numbing or masking drugs to hide underlying soring a felony offense.

Pet breeders in Nebraska will soon be required to have a written veterinary care plan for every dog under their care.

The Iowa Senate is considering a bill that would define the occupation of veterinary assistant and create two other classes of veterinary employees.

The Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine is permitting laypersons to provide alternative therapies on animals under the supervision of a veterinarian.

Delaware veterinarians must disclose side effects of prescription medications to clients if asked.

Veterinary oversight is key to phasing out nontherapeutic use, agency says.

Bill intended to improve housing conditions for egg-laying hens.

Oklahoma City, Okla. - State lawmakers are considering an income tax credit for an equine horse slaughter facility.

Charleston, W.V. - Some West Virginia lawmakers want to change the requirements and scope of practice for registered veterinary technicians.

Jefferson City, Mo. - Missouri legislation seeks to limit animal-rights arguments in cases of non-economic damages.

Honolulu - Veterinarians may no longer have to report prescription information to the state in Hawaii if new legislation passes.

Honolulu - State lawmakers are again calling for mandatory sterilization of puppies and kittens sold through pet stores.

Nashville - Shortly after the federal government re-opened the door to horse slaughter for human consumption in the United States, Tennessee legislators are working to keep it out of the state.