The Louisiana Veterinary Practice Act gives the Board the legal authority to file suit in a district court against any person practicing veterinary medicine without a license or temporary permit, where a lawful exception is not applicable. Although there are other...
Veterinarians are often faced with a dilemma when encountering suspected animal abuse, especially when a client or a member of the client’s family may be responsible for that abuse. First, how can a veterinarian be sure the animal was not involved in an accident? What...
The Board intermittently receives queries from the practice inquiring about the obligation under the Board Rules or Ethical Principles to provide a prescription to a client. Often the veterinarian has questions concerning the source of the medication—from experience...
