Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
February 26, 2009
Sacramento, Calif. -- A bill with a history going back to February 2007 that was scrapped by lawmakers in September and would have required mandatory sterlization of dogs and cats older than 6 months has reappeared on the California Senate floor.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
February 23, 2009
Sacramento, Calif. -- A California lawmaker is seeking to make cattle tail docking illegal.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
February 16, 2009
Denver, Colo. -- Legislation introduced last month in Colorado that would have limited the number of dogs breeders could keep and mandate veterinary certification exams for commercially bred dogs has been set aside indefinitely.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
February 9, 2009
Springfield, Ill. -- Illinois may declare ear cropping and tail docking "animal torture" if a bill introduced in late January is passed.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
February 7, 2009
Albany, N.Y. -- All dogs in New York may have to be microchipped and identified in a state registry if a new bill makes it out of committee.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
February 6, 2009
Lancaster, Calif. -- Several dog breeds will have to go under the knife in the next few weeks when a municipal law requiring sterilization by breed takes effect.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
February 1, 2009
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Brunswick, Ga. — Charged with improperly disposing of two dead horses, citizens spoke up to vindicate this veterinarian.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
February 1, 2009
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Denver — Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would require cat owners in the state' largest cities to microchip or tag.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
February 1, 2009
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
National Report — As microchipping becomes more common, veterinarians are questioning their legal liability and ethical obligations in regard to sorting out ownership disputes.
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