Mississippi to allow chiropractors to practice on animals

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Jackson, Miss. - A new law, approved by the governor March 8, will allows chiropractors to treat animal patients on referral from a veterinarian.

JACKSON, MISS. — A new law, approved by the governor March 8, will allow chiropractors to treat animal patients on referral from a veterinarian.

The chiropractor must have a current license from the Mississippi Board of Chiropractic Examiners and have completed an approved animal chiropractic course.

A provision in the original version of the bill to require direct veterinary supervision was removed. The new law takes effect June 30.

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