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Report summarizes year in state legislation
The AVMA State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Department recently released a year-end report on several thousand bills and regulations that the…
Why breed-specific legislation is not the answer
Breed-specific legislation may look good on the surface, but it’s not a reliable or effective solution for dog bite prevention.
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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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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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Missourians approve tougher rules for dog breeders
During the Nov. 2 election, Missourians narrowly approved a ballot initiative, Proposition B, that creates tougher rules for dog breeders with more…
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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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Hidden wildlife
Nobody knows how many privately owned wild animals are living in captivity in Ohio.