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Midyear report summarizes state legislation
2008 already has been another busy year for state legislation relevant to veterinary and animal issues.
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After more than a decade, has pet guardianship changed anything?
Property laws make no distinction between animals and inanimate objects, such as tables and chairs, leading to criticisms that the legal system…
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AVMA provides updates on state legislation
States passed legislation last year regarding the debarking of dogs, pregnancy checks in cows, physical therapists working on animals, and many other…
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Pediatrics article says veterinarians influence children's health
Exotic pets pose risks to young children's health, but veterinarians can help parents improve safety
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Starting from day one
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is working to provide guidelines and tools that will allow countries around the world—but particularly…
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Reconciling scope-of-practice disputes
State veterinary boards, laypersons work together on legislation
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Groups debate who should perform reproductive services
Dr. Vince J. Collison would not be in favor of hiring a nonveterinarian to perform ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis or embryo transfers in his practice.