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North Carolina law will require veterinarians to report gabapentin use

AVMA News

As part of Governor Roy Cooper’s North Carolina Opioid Action Plan, a new law will require the state’s veterinarians to report the use of gabapentin even though it is not a controlled substance. HB 190 goes into effect March 1, 2024, for pharmacies and March 1, 2025, for veterinarians.

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Supreme Court upholds California sow housing law

AVMA News

Supreme Court justices upheld the California ballot initiative Proposition 12 as constitutional, and that the state could establish its own rules on meat sold in the state, even if that means that products produced outside of the state must comply with the law. Full implementation begins at the beginning of next year.

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Laws Guide to Drawing Birds

10,000 Birds

” This is Matthew’s first contribution to 10,000 Birds: ENCOURAGING THE ARTIST WITHIN: A review of John Muir Law’s recently released “Laws Guide to Drawing Birds” Heyday, Berkeley, California At some point, I expect more than a few birders have tried (or at least considered) drawing their favorite bird. .”

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New investigation reveals dangers of Brazil’s Self-Control Law

AnimalEquality.net

Animal Equality’s investigation reveals the impact of Brazil’s 2022 Self-Control Law, which reduced government oversight of slaughterhouses. The findings uncover rampant cruelty and violations, with profits prioritized over animals, public health, and transparency.

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FDA reaffirms prescribing, VCPR requirements amid efforts to deviate from federal law

AVMA News

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the “Dear Veterinarian” letter on September 4 as a reminder on what veterinarians and nonveterinarians are allowed to do after receiving questions from stakeholders.

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New law clarifies alternatives to animal testing for safety, efficacy of drugs

AVMA News

The recently passed FDA Modernization Act 2.0 authorizes the use of certain alternatives to animal testing, including cell-based assays and computer models, to obtain an exemption from the Food and Drug Administration to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a drug.

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AVMA members press Congress for illicit xylazine, dog importation laws

AVMA News

Nearly 120 veterinarians and veterinary students attended the 2023 AVMA annual legislative fly-in, held April 17-19 in Washington, D.C.