As previously discussed, dairy farmers seem to be under increased scrutiny by the FDA for medicating their cattle without following prescribed laws governing such practices. To avoid violating federal
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Hobby Dog Breeders in New Jersey May Have to Obtain a Kennel License
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If township ordinances base their kennel license requirements on the New Jersey State definition of kennel, without exception, hobby dog breeders should obtain a kennel license, even if they breed…
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Saying good-bye to your pet
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Recently, the Courier-Post published an article titled “to know it’s time to bid an ailing pet goodbye,” a topic all veterinarians are intimately familiar with. As the former owner of…
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Required Licensure of “Pet” Groomers in New Jersey
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A bill was recently introduced in the New Jersey Assembly that would require licensure of all “pet” groomers. Applicants for a pet grooming license will have to pass a practical…
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New Jersey State and Local Police Should Take Over Enforcement of the Animal Cruelty Statute
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Following the lead from New York City, the enforcement of New Jersey’s Animal Cruelty Statute should be placed squarely under the authority of state and local police, with animal control…
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Veterinarians with Mobile Practices Must Have Access to Controlled Substances
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Veterinary practitioners working in mobile practices have always had controlled substances in their practice vehicles to provide for comprehensive care of their patients. Without access to these drugs, used routinely…
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Coming Soon: Certification Required To Work With Animals In New Jersey
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Legislators plan to re-introduce Moose’s Law in New Jersey’s new legislative session, despite Governor Christie’s pocket veto of the bill. The law would prohibit anyone from working with animals in…
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Pets and Domestic Animals in New York May Be Able To Sue Their Owners
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Attorneys arguing on behalf of the Nonhuman Rights Project (NRP), are attempting to free four chimpanzees from “captivity” in New York (well, actually, just changing the location of their captivity). …
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Notice to Veterinarians and the Food Animal Industry: Prescriptions Required for Antibiotics in Food Animals
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Veterinarians, food animal producers, and feed manufacturers will have to comply with FDA’s new restrictions on the use of certain antibiotics in food animals, as published in Guidance for Industry …
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Guard Dog Owners: How Will NJ’s “Assault By Animal” Bill Affect You?
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A new proposed law in New Jersey, Assemby Bill No. 1717, would make “assault by animal” a crime when a person purposely uses an animal to intimidate or put another…
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