Senate hearing examines SB475 to restore foster care for pregnant, nursing animals; sponsors, shelters seek clearer language Senate Bill 475 would define foster homes and allow animals to be placed in foster care when a New Hampshire‑licensed veterinarian deems it in the animal’s best interest. Proponents — shelters, veterinarians and the Department of Agriculture — say it protects vulnerable animals; some stakeholders warned the drafted amendment could conflict with existing rules and called for clearer definitions and liability protections.

New Hampshire is on the brink of a crucial change that could save the lives of pregnant and vulnerable animals by allowing them to enter foster care based on a veterinarian's recommendation.

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Agency urges clearer drafting on veterinarian role and forfeiture in H.578 State veterinarian and Agency of Agriculture staff asked lawmakers to carve veterinarian-husbandry exceptions into H.578 and to preserve judicial discretion before forfeiting livelihood-producing livestock; staff said they will coordinate with law enforcement before recommending final language.

Vermont's Agriculture committee is grappling with critical changes to animal-cruelty enforcement that could impact the future of livestock husbandry practices.

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Judiciary committee advances bipartisan package to strengthen animal protections and reporting A package of bills addressing animal cruelty, veterinary practices and mandatory reporting passed the House Judiciary Committee. Measures include higher penalties for repeated aggravated cruelty, expanded Attorney General authority to assist local prosecutors, a ban on non-therapeutic declawing of cats, tougher penalties for non-veterinary ear-cro—

Historic animal protection bills are advancing in Pennsylvania, aiming to elevate penalties for cruelty and reshape veterinary practices.

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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Antimicrobial Resistance Among Practising Veterinary and Para-veterinary Professionals in Zambia
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Veterinarian critiques USDA animal inspection methods during February review Veterinarian questions USDA inspections, highlighting facility and animal husbandry issues.

A St. Louis veterinarian challenges the USDA's animal inspection methods, claiming they overlook critical issues affecting animal welfare.

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Veterinary Subcommittee proposes enhanced regulation on unlicensed practices at animal shows Subcommittee seeks to strengthen oversight of veterinary practices amidst concerns of unlicensed activity.

The Veterinary Medical Board is taking bold steps to crack down on unlicensed veterinary practices, ensuring animal welfare is prioritized at events like dog and horse shows.

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Vermont veterinarians face scrutiny over illegal antibiotic use in food animals Veterinarians discuss issues surrounding antibiotic prescriptions for food animal species in Vermont.

Vermont veterinarians are under fire for allegedly administering antibiotics illegally to food animals, raising serious concerns about the safety of our food supply.

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