Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
June 1, 2011
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Oklahoma City, Okla. — New rules that passed last August to allow lay persons in Oklahoma to float horses' teeth have been reversed by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
May 28, 2011
Paris -- Veterinarians with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) report that the cattle disease rinderpest has been completely eradicated from live animal populations.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
May 18, 2011
Salmonella contamination forced a Boss Pet Products, Inc. recall on pig ear treats for dogs.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
May 10, 2011
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
Legislation targets sales of prescription medications by DVMs.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
May 4, 2011
Jefferson City, Mo. -- A new law has been signed by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon that replaces the highly controversial Proposition B, last fall's ballot issue aimed at ending puppy mills.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
May 1, 2011
Little Rock, Ark. — Arkansas lawmakers are considering multiple exemptions that would officially allow non-DVMs to perform procedures like castration and dehorning of agricultural animals.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
May 1, 2011
Denver — Veterinarians who help a colleague provide a needed medication to a patient will be exempt from any disciplinary action if a new Senate bill is passed.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
May 1, 2011
Harrisburg, Pa. — Veterinarians in Pennsylvania may be required to provide pet owners better documentation about medication usage, dosages and contraindications if drugs are administered outside the veterinary hospital.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
May 1, 2011
Hartford, Conn. — Connecticut lawmakers are eyeing legislation that would compensate owners of animals that are killed or maimed by other dogs.
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