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Santa Monica eyes declaw ban ahead of new state rule

September 23, 2009

Santa Monica has joined San Francisco in trying to limit declawing before a new state law takes effect Jan. 1.

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N.C. practice owner to run for state Senate in 2010

September 18, 2009

Lenoir, N.C. -- Dr. Beth Jones, a veterinarian from Lenoir, N.C., announced she will run for the state Senate in 2010, attempting to unseat District 44 Sen. Jim Jacumin (R-Burke).

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Senate votes to cut funding for animal ID program in half

August 7, 2009

Washington -- The Senate voted this week to slash funding for the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) developed by the Department of Agriculture as a means of protecting the nation's food supply.

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Study cites flaws in decision to move Plum Island lab to Kansas

August 7, 2009

Washington -- A new government study says the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) didn't adequately assess the biosecurity and economic risks of moving the Plum Island, N.Y., animal-disease research lab to a Kansas State University site in Manhattan, Kan.

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No economic recovery for pet loss

August 5, 2009

A Calif. high court has upheld a decision several states have already made.

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Ohio considers livestock housing board

August 1, 2009

A ballot issue that would create a statewide board standardizing livestock housing is a step in the right direction.

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California Senate clears bill aimed at increasing number of DVMs

August 1, 2009

Sacramento — Legislators moved forward on a bill that would loosen its licensing practices to increase the number of veterinarians in the state.

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California pays workers with IOUs

August 1, 2009

Sacramento — The fiscal crisis in California is so serious, the state issued IOUs to organizations relying on state funds to operate.

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University of Florida veterinary college staves off big funding cut

July 1, 2009

Gainesville, Fla. — The University of Florida veterinary college's pleas to state legislators and the university for minimal budget cuts achieved results.

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