Animal Cruelty
Update: Enforcement of the New Jersey Animal Cruelty Statute Following Repeal of Enforcement Authority of the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.NEW VIRGINIA LAW IMPOSES STRICT REQUIREMENTS ON COMMERCIAL BREEDERS OF RESEARCH ANIMALSNJ Bill Could Impose Unwarranted Animal Forfeiture
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 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.
Labeling
USDA-FSIS Extends Comment Period on Labeling Requirements for Meat and Poultry Products Comprised of, or Containing, Cultured Cells Derived from Animals.USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service responds to petitions regarding labeling of products that are not produced from directly from animalsVeterinary Medicine, Pet Products and Cannabis
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)
VFDs and the Veterinary ShortageFDA 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.
Uncategorized
Banning Animal Ownership After Cruelty Convictions: A Necessary Measure or a Path to Inequity?Should the perpetrator(s) of the theft of animals and acts of vandalism at the Dallas Zoo be charged with violations of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act?Update: Enforcement of the New Jersey Animal Cruelty Statute Following Repeal of Enforcement Authority of the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.