Public Health

As previously described, NJ bill A1219 would require veterinarians or health officials to notify known pet owners prior to rabies testing of the deceased pet, which currently involves decapitation
Continue Reading NJ Rabies Notification Requirements Properly Amended by Governor’s Veto

Animal studies have and will continue to serve an essential role in medical development and public and animal health. This stays true for the current global efforts to find treatments
Continue Reading The essential role of animal studies in expediating medical research to battle the COVID-19 pandemic

Despite activists’ rhetoric that animal models are not necessary for the advancement of biomedical research and development,  the criticality of the continued use of animal models in biomedical research is
Continue Reading Animal Models Remain Vital for COVID-19 Research

FDA has recently announced it is relaxing its enforcement of telemedicine for veterinarians under two federal provisions:  (1) when prescribing extralabel drug use; and (2) when prescribing medicate feed pursuant
Continue Reading COVID 19 Update Telemedicine: Enhanced Tools Available for Veterinarians

As concerns about coronavirus continue to escalate, universities and colleges have taken advantage of spring break to protect students and staff from circulating virus, and many are planning on remote
Continue Reading Update: Universities and Colleges: Coronavirus Planning Must Include Protecting Animals on Campus