Animal Agriculture
Alert to Poultry Flock Owners: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on the Move in the USWayne Hsiung, the activist who stole a goat kid named “Freddie,” found guilty of felony theft in North CarolinaUSDA-FSIS Extends Comment Period on Labeling Requirements for Meat and Poultry Products Comprised of, or Containing, Cultured Cells Derived from Animals.
Animal Cruelty
Washington Supreme Court finds that a "person" can be a victim of a crime of domestic violence if their pet is subjected to acts of animal crueltyWayne Hsiung, the activist who stole a goat kid named “Freddie,” found guilty of felony theft in North CarolinaConcerns about NJ Bill S4058 which amends notification requirements and seizure of companion animals
Animal Health
NJ Rabies Notification Requirements Properly Amended by Governor’s VetoFDA issues guidance #263 recommending that animal-approved over-the-counter medially important antimicrobial drugs are required to be overseen by veterinarians before sale and use.FDA issues guidance recommending that animal-approved over-the-counter medically important antimicrobial drugs are required to be overseen by veterinarians before sale and use.
Animal Rights
The Access Provision of Iowa’s Agricultural Production Facility Fraud statute does not violate the First Amendment free speech clauseThe Mantra of Animal Rights Activists: IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED, TRY, TRY AGAINOregon’s "Animal Cruelty" Initiative-Colorado’s Anti-Agriculture Initiative on Steroids
Animal Welfare Act
Comments Due for USDA’s Proposed Regulations Governing Standards for Birds Not Bred for Use in Research Under the Animal Welfare ActAnimal Exhibitor Alert: Follow-Up to Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Controls Over Licensing of Animal ExhibitorsNotice to AWA registrants and licensees. How USDA OIG Audit Report: Animal Care Program Oversight of Dog Breeders may impact you.
Transportation
New York Legislator’s bill would ban federally legal shipment of certain animals by US Postal Service is likely preempted by federal law.Emotional support animals are considered pets not service animals by US Department of Transportation.Attempts to correct the unintended consequences in the “Hours of Service (HOS) of Drivers” regulations related to the transportation of agricultural commodities.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
FDA issues guidance #263 recommending that animal-approved over-the-counter medially important antimicrobial drugs are required to be overseen by veterinarians before sale and use.FDA issues guidance recommending that animal-approved over-the-counter medically important antimicrobial drugs are required to be overseen by veterinarians before sale and use.Veterinary Medicine, Pet Products and Cannabis
Veterinary Medicine
Who can perform laboratory tests on an owned animal in California when no veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists?Concerns about NJ's proposed legislation requiring licensure of veterinary technicians in the face of a veterinary workplace crisisFDA issues guidance recommending that animal-approved over-the-counter medically important antimicrobial drugs are required to be overseen by veterinarians before sale and use.