This was just published by the Foundation for Biomedical Research. The use of animal models for researching coronavirus and other fatal human and animal diseases and disorders bears repeating, again and again.
Animal research is at the front lines of
Animal Law Update
Commentary on Animal Law and Legal Issues
Animal Law Update, published by Fox Rothschild LLP, focuses on legal issues related to animal welfare and veterinary practice. The blog covers topics such as regulatory guidance on veterinary feed directives, legal consequences of animal cruelty including ownership bans, pet custody disputes in family law, criminal acts involving animals and related federal statutes like the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, and legislative developments affecting captive wildlife and big cat exhibitions. It addresses the intersection of animal law with public policy, enforcement, and community impact, highlighting both statutory and case law developments as well as regulatory compliance and advocacy perspectives.
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Animal Models Remain Vital for COVID-19 Research
Despite activists’ rhetoric that animal models are not necessary for the advancement of biomedical research and development, the criticality of the continued use of animal models in biomedical research is highlighted by Americans for Medical Progress and the Foundation for…
COVID 19 Update Telemedicine: Enhanced Tools Available for Veterinarians
FDA has recently announced it is relaxing its enforcement of telemedicine for veterinarians under two federal provisions: (1) when prescribing extralabel drug use; and (2) when prescribing medicate feed pursuant to the Veterinary Feed Directive. Both generally require an…
COVID 19 PROVES THAT ANIMAL RESEARCH REMAINS VITAL TO HUMAN AND ANIMAL HEALTH
Despite myths perpetuated by animal activists, animal models remain critical to ensure that vaccines developed to prevent COVID 19 infections do not make those patients worse as a result of such treatment, as Dr. Fauci recently acknowledged during a briefing…
Update: Universities and Colleges: Coronavirus Planning Must Include Protecting Animals on Campus
As concerns about coronavirus continue to escalate, universities and colleges have taken advantage of spring break to protect students and staff from circulating virus, and many are planning on remote teaching for the rest of the semester. For schools with…
Updated: Coronavirus Response Plans for Veterinary Practices
As predicted, COVID-19 is spreading throughout the United States and globally. State and Federal governmental agencies have implemented emergency response plans for highly contagious diseases, and businesses of all kinds are working to protect their employees and customers while maintaining…
Update to FDA’s Guidance #256 on Compounded Animal Drugs
Since we first published “FDA Continues Proposed Extra-Statutory Authority Over Compounded Animal Drugs,” a number of impacted stakeholders have been expressing concern about the intended and unintentional consequences of FDA’s current approach.
First, as a result of widespread…
Alert to New Jersey Veterinarians-Amendments to Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinarians in New Jersey are hereby notified of amendments to existing regulations governing continuing veterinary educational requirements and supervision of veterinary students in training by state licensees.
First, continuing veterinary education (CVE) requirements have been amended to require one credit…
A Brief History of Miniature Horses and the ADA
In 2008, the Department of Justice (“the DOJ”), Civil Rights Division, published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking to amend the regulations which enforce the ADA’s prohibition of discrimination in public accommodations.[1] As part of the proposed changes, the…
The 2020 Aviation Symposium Sponsored by Fox Rothschild LLP
I was honored to join colleagues and clients at the 2020 Aviation Symposium the Firm sponsored in Tysons Corner from February 4 through February 6, 2020.
Symposium topics included:
- What about the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines accidents should concern
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