Apr 1, 2012
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Pierre, S.D. — South Dakota lawmakers want a new study to examine the feasibility of establishing an equine processing plant in the state.
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Apr 1, 2012
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Montpelier, Vt. — Vermont is the latest state to consider new rules for the confinement of sows.
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Association says warmer temperatures and lack of vaccination to blame
Apr 1, 2012
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Schaumburg, Ill. — The American Veterinary Medical Association is rebutting claims made by multiple media outlets that an increase in distemper cases at shelters are due to new virus strains.
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Apr 1, 2012
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Honolulu — Veterinarians may no longer have to report prescription information to the state in Hawaii if new legislation passes.
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Apr 1, 2012
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Rockville, Md. — FDA has issued a statement clarifying that dry dairy cows should not be included in the definition of non-lactating dairy cattle.
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Veterinary board says one in five practices had expired medications
Apr 1, 2012
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Boston — Random inspections by the Massachusetts state board resulted in fines for 20 veterinary hospitals for having expired medications
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Apr 1, 2012
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Phoenix, Ariz. — Veterinary services may soon be hit with a 6 percent retail tax.
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Euthanasia fees should account for a veterinarian's time, experts say
Apr 1, 2012
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
National Report — A Syracuse, N.Y., television station opted to air a report critical of area veterinarians for charging owners to stay in the room during the euthanasia.
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Apr 1, 2012
By:
Rachael Whitcomb
Jefferson City, Mo. — Missouri legislation seeks to limit animal-rights arguments in cases of non-economic damages.
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