Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
November 1, 2011
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
A fatal injury of a racehorse during training has some questioning the racetrack's responsibility in maintaining a veterinarian on call even during non-racing events.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
November 1, 2011
Springfield, Ill. — Illinois lawmakers will now allow stable owners to use a lien law to maintain possession of a horse due to unpaid expenses, including veterinary care.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
November 1, 2011
Albany, N.Y. — New York Senator Thomas Duane says he intends to introduce legislation calling for a statewide ban on the use of furosemide for any horse participating in a state-sanctioned horse race.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
October 21, 2011
Harrisburg, Pa. -- New legislation in Pennsylvania aims to boost dog and cat adoption rates by offering a tax credit to residents.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
October 7, 2011
Olympia, Wash. -- Washington state lawmakers launched a new comprehensive prescription reporting program for most controlled substances last month.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
October 1, 2011
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Ocala, Fla. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration lost its first attempt at shutting down a veterinary compounding operation Sept. 12, when a U.S. District Court denied its motion for a permanent injunction against Franck's Pharmacy of Ocala, Fla.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
October 1, 2011
Springfield, Ill. — Animals tken into custody by animal-control officers or shelters in Illinois must now be scanned for microchips or checked for other identification within 24 hours, according to a new law that takes effect Jan. 12, 2012.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
October 1, 2011
Sacramento, Calif. — Microchipping pets is on the verge of becoming mandatory in California, if Gov. Jerry Brown signs legislation presented to him Aug. 30.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
October 1, 2011
Columbus, Ohio — Only licensed veterinarians may cut or amputate a horse's tail—and only if medically necessary, according to a new Ohio law.
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