Lansing, Mich. — The effects of Michigan's woeful economy are far reaching. State unemployment is in the double digits, industries have been gutted, and horse owners may be failing to properly care for their animals in order to save a few bucks.

National report — The required signing of a form that acknowledges animal use in circuses, rodeos and other events has some veterinarians questioning the American College of Animal Welfare's mandate.

National Report — Dr. John Parker has never thrown a haggis, but that didn't stop him from forming the Haggis-Throwing Veterinary Medical Association.

Lafayette, Colo. — Sometimes controversy comes in small packages.

The black market dog trade is vast and some believe it's growing.

Lexington, Ky. — Monitoring the use of medications in performance horses is no easy task.

National Report — In Arizona, skunk rabies is on the incline, despite notd decreases in reported cases for the rest of the country.