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Lawmakers seek expansion of animal welfare regulations
A New York Times story exposing alleged abuses at an agricultural research facility has prompted legislation to expand federal animal
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Legislation may increase oversight of compounders
Legislation signed in November 2013 will give federal authorities more scrutiny over some compounding pharmacies, which will be able to
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Report summarizes state legislation and elections
State legislatures passed a number of bills in 2014 that impact animals and veterinary medicine, and 18 veterinarians are serving in
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Drugs, regulation in horse racing discussed on Capitol Hill
Once again, Congress is eyeing implementing reforms in North American horse racing, but, this time, it’s looking to an outside organization to achieve…
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AVMA supports bills on horse trailers, research
The AVMA will push Congress to pass legislation that would forbid transporting horses across state lines in double-deck trailers.
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Bill would loosen drug transport, use rules
Legislation introduced in April would allow veterinarians to transport and dispense controlled substances at addresses beyond those they have…
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Student advocates
Early this March, 65 veterinary students participated in the 5th Annual AVMA/Student AVMA Legislative Visit hosted by the AVMA
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AVMA request: Commenting deadline for compounding
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Bill aims to improve dog importation process
Legislation recently introduced by the three veterinarians in Congress would give new tools and authority to the federal government to monitor and…
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FDA will be able to seize unsafe drugs
Federal employees will be able to seize and hold adulterated or misbranded pharmaceuticals once pending regulations are enacted, the Food and Drug…
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NAVTA's Veterinary Nurse Initiative a work in progress
Although the Veterinary Nurse Initiative has seen little state legislative progress, it has made strides in other areas.
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Congressional session in review
Several AVMA-supported bills promoting animal health and welfare and advancing the veterinary profession were passed into law during the two years of…
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Veterinarians among those charged in widespread horse doping scheme
Federal prosecutors have arrested several veterinarians, trainers, and other horse racing professionals on charges relating to systematic, covert…
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International joint statements address horse slaughter, rabies in dogs
The AVMA has adopted a joint statement on horse slaughter with the Canadian and Mexican veterinary associations and a joint statement on rabies in…
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Initiative focuses on racing integrity
The American Association of Equine Practitioners has created an initiative called Prescription for Racing Reform
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Policy changes for pet food, microchips
The AVMA is advocating for veterinarian involvement in the distribution of pet foods that make health claims.
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Teller, Bishop elected to AVMA Board of Directors
This July, Drs. Lori M. Teller and George W. Bishop will begin their terms as representatives from districts VIII and X on the AVMA Board of Directors
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The new landscape of health insurance
Veterinarians will feel the impact as individuals and as practice owners when provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that will…
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Once more around the track
Racetrack-led coalition created to address horse racing deaths, safety concerns
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Coronavirus emergency law gives paid leave
A new federal law expands the existing paid family medical and leave program from its current form and gives paid sick leave to workers who did not…
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Industries, pests among policy topics
A new AVMA policy supports efforts to remove, control, or eradicate feral swine.
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AVMA revises declawing policy
Policy discourages procedure but defers to veterinarians on each case
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AVMA panel to scrutinize telemedicine
The controversial topic of telemedicine in the veterinary profession was brought into the national spotlight in early 2015, when a Texas veterinarian…
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Board chair embraces veterinary family ties
Dr. Rena Carlson, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, has held leadership roles since early in her veterinary career. She spoke to JAVMA News about…