Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
June 5, 2007
SHAUMBURG, Ill. - 6/5/07 - The 4.7 million people bitten by dogs in 2006 spurred the creation of a tri-sponsored Dog Bite Prevention Week and introduction of a Congressional resolution, by U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, to recognize the week and prevent future dog bites.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
May 1, 2007
By:
James M. Lewis
Washington — An improved system of tracking pet-food ingredients from the point of origin to the point of utilization, a better system of reporting contaminants and a truth-in-labeling initiative are steps that might go a long way toward preventing another pet-food crisis of the magnitude the nation is experiencing.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
May 1, 2007
By:
Krista Schultz
Denver, Colo. — One vote defeated Colorado HB 1296 and decided the fate of lay practitioners who, at least for now, must continue to seek veterinary referral and supervision before treating animals.
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April 4, 2007
National Report - 4/4/07 - Members of Congress are joining a rapidly expanding hue and cry over last month's recall of tainted pet foods, with at least three lawmakers demanding answers from the Food and Drug Administration and Menu Foods.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
April 1, 2007
By:
Krista Schultz
Denver, Colo. — Veterinary organizations lost the first round in a fight to quash a controversial bill that would allow unlicensed professionals to perform certain health services without veterinary referral or supervision.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
April 1, 2007
The move is designed to enhance Congress' support and the bill's chance of passing.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
February 28, 2007
Springfield, Ill. - 2/28/07 - A bill that would prohibit the transportation of horses into Illinois for the purpose of slaughter for human consumption was introduced to the state legislature last week. Sponsored by Rep. Bob Molaro (D-Chicago), the bill was introduced Feb. 22, representing the state?s second try at an anti-slaughter bill. A similar bill was passed in the Illinois Senate in 2004, but was defeated in the house.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
February 1, 2007
Atlanta — Legislation in the Georgia Senate proposes increasing the penalties for fighting dogs or training them to fight.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
February 1, 2007
Sacramento, Calif. — California now limits the time canines can be chained to three hours, except for activities that involve the use of a dog.
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