Since 2011, FDA has issued at least 21 warning letters notifying egg producers that they have violated regulations governing the safety of shell eggs. Failure to comply with these regulations
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Dairy Farmers under FDA’s Scrutiny
Dairy farmers, and other food animal producers, should be ever-vigilant in their use of medications to treat their herds and flocks, otherwise they may be
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Required Licensure of “Pet” Groomers in New Jersey
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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Coming Soon: Certification Required To Work With Animals In New Jersey
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
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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Pet (Dog) Overpopulation: Truth or Fiction- The impact on purebred dog breeding, animal shelters, and animal health.
With no verifiable objective statistics about the number of dogs euthanized at animal shelters in the United States, proponents of adoption of
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Pet Treats Under Investigation – How You Can Help.
Pet treats, in the form of dried meat jerky, have been sickening and killing pets (mostly dogs) since 2007, and FDA has just mounted a campaign to garner public support
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Technical Glitches of Moose’s Law
There are additional technical difficulties with the interpretation and implementation of A-3303, that should be addressed to prevent further confusion.
The bill requires the Commissioner of Health: to establish a
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