THE IMPACT OF ANIMAL-WELFARE AND ANIMAL ANTI-CRUELTY LAWS ON VETERINARIANS

This article discusses the ways in which a veterinarian may be legally involved when there are charges under a humane animal law or a cruelty-to-animals law. Included is a discussion of the elements to be considered when there is prosecution of the veterinarian, action by a veterinary licensing and disciplinary board, action against a client, the veterinarian's duty to warn or disclose, and involvement of the veterinarian as an expert witness.