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Ruling favoring compounder will be appealed
Federal authorities will appeal a court ruling that indicated a Florida pharmacy can compound veterinary drugs from bulk
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Changing the rules for pharmacy
The ever-changing state and federal rules governing pharmacy within veterinary medicine were the subject of a wide-ranging session during the 2014…
Backyard Poultry: Know the Legalities Regarding Treatment Options
Even if a goose, chicken or other poultry is kept as a pet, it is classified and regulated as a food animal species by the FDA.
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AVMA COE may add dentistry to required curriculum
Public comment on the proposal is due July 1, 2020.
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Ohio may have avoided ballot fight
And the governor will push for new restrictions on dog breeders and exotic pets owners as well as more severe punishments for cockfighting.
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North Carolina law will require veterinarians to report gabapentin use
As part of Governor Roy Cooper’s North Carolina Opioid Action Plan, a new law will require the state’s veterinarians to report the use of gabapentin…
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Nevada veterinarians can treat patients with certain cannabis products
In October, licensed veterinarians in the Silver State can recommend and administer hemp and CBD products, yet many questions remain about the drug’s…
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AAHA releases veterinary technician utilization guidelines
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently released the 2023 AAHA Technician Utilization Guidelines to help veterinary clinics properly…
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Clash between California veterinary, horse racing boards keeps equine practitioners guessing
The California Horse Racing Board and California Veterinary Medical Board are working through differences in how each is interpreting and enforcing…
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State affairs
Quietly assisting the state VMAs with many issues is the AVMA State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Department within the AVMA
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Telehealth bill advances in California Senate
California Assembly Bill 1399 passed the California Senate Appropriations Committee on September 1. The bill would allow a…
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Eliminating in-person VCPR requirement for telemedicine, proposed midlevel position discussed at information forum
Two proposals for change in the veterinary profession—the idea of a midlevel position (MLP) that would overlap the roles of the veterinarian and…
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The hype and hope of veterinary cannabis
A range of issues were covered at the first AVMA Cannabis Symposium, from regulatory and toxicological concerns to the drug’s potential as a…
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From Congress to the courtroom, AVMA advocates for veterinarians
The AVMA’s advocacy on behalf of its members covers practically every aspect of veterinary medicine and takes place in the federal government,…
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New Arkansas vet tech legislation poses risks to veterinary patients, clients, and practices
The Arkansas state legislature recently adopted a law that will expand veterinary technician specialists’ (VTS) scope of practice. Another bill still…
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Veterinary marijuana?
Most Americans see marijuana as a legitimate medical treatment for some human disease conditions.