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Sergeant's initiates return-exchange on fipronil-methoprene veterinary flea and tick products citing patent problems

July 20, 2011

Omaha, Neb. -- Sergeant's Pet Products issued a voluntary return-and-exchange on its fipronil-methoprene products because they infringe on Merial's patents, the company reports.

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Texas legislation to allow lay equine dentists to practice under DVM supervision

July 13, 2011

Austin -- Texas may soon allow non-veterinarians to perform certain equine dental procedures under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.

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Montana governor vetoes changes to statute of limitations for malpractice

July 12, 2011

Helena, Mont. -- Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer vetoed an attempt by Montana lawmakers to reduce the statute of limitations on medical malpractice claims.

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Wisconsin puppy-mills laws spur unintended consequences

July 1, 2011

Madison, Wis. — In rural Wisconsin, purebred dogs have been showing up in people's driveways, and some fear irresponsible breeders are dumping their "stock" ahead of new, stricter laws aimed at puppy mills.

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N.D. allows veterinary technicians to dispense Rx

July 1, 2011

Bismarck, N.D. — Non-pharmacist veterinary technicians may now dispense prescription veterinary drugs in retail operations.

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IRS increases mileage deduction for mobile veterinary practices, other businesses

June 24, 2011

Washington, D.C. ? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) upped the mileage rate deduction to 55.5 cents for the last six months of the year.

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Indiana mandates background checks and fingerprinting for veterinary licensure

June 22, 2011

Indianapolis, Ind. -- Veterinarians looking to obtain or renew their license now have to submit to state background checks and fingerprinting.

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L.A. to ban the sale of "mill-bred" pets

June 10, 2011

Los Angeles -- Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously in favor of banning the sale of pets bred in ?puppy mills? or ?kitten mills? June 8.

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Colorado mandates reimbursement for animal abuse

June 1, 2011

Denver, Colo. — Anyone convicted of animal abuse in Colorado will now also have to reimburse the animal's owner for any costs of care of replacement.

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