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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE

More states sign on for uniformity in emergencies

June 10, 2009

National Report -- North Dakota and Oklahoma are the latest to join a growing number of states that have passed laws to make things easier for veterinary volunteers during declared emergencies.

Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE

Vermont court rejects emotional damages for pet loss

June 6, 2009

Montpelier, Vt. -- Several states are considering laws that would allow pet owners to recover emotional damages for the loss of companion animals, but Vermont is no longer one of them.

Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE

Montana OKs equine slaughter plants

June 3, 2009

Montana now allows horse-processing plants to be built within its borders, and a handful of other states soon may do likewise.

Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE

Additional NAIS meetings planned

June 1, 2009

Washington -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will host additional listening sessions regarding the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in California, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina and South Dakota.

Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE

Information is power when it comes to pet 'lemon' laws

June 1, 2009

There are new reasons to exercise care during initial examinations.

Source: FIRSTLINE

You broke EPA rules

June 1, 2009

Is it legal to break up packages?

Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE

AVMA remains opposed to mandatory sterilization

June 1, 2009

As more governments look to enforce mandatory sterilization, the AVMA is standing firm in its opposition to the programs.

Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE

Texas VMA takes stand against breeder bill

May 26, 2009

Legislation targeting breeders is becoming quite common. But state veterinary medical associations usually don't get involved.

Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE

Fla. Mandatory sterilization bill cut from consideration

May 25, 2009

Tallahassee, Fla. -- A bill that started as a mandatory spay/neuter proposal and was altered into a sterilization fundraising program has been dropped altogether by Florida lawmakers.

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