AVMA News

MARCH 22, 2023

The Arkansas state legislature recently adopted a law that will expand veterinary technician specialists’ (VTS) scope of practice. Another bill still under consideration would dilute the educational background required for veterinary technicians to qualify for licensure.

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Arkansas Legislature Legislation Vet 411

Critter News

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Arkansas becomes the 46th state to make cruelty to animals a felony, according to the Humane Society of the United States. The law, which will take effect 90 days after the Legislature adjourns, makes aggravated animal cruelty on first offense punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and up to six years in prison.

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Arkansas Cruelty Laws Humane Society Of The United States 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 14, 2015

This common bird is also the state bird for Arkansas, Texas (another avian hot spot), Tennessee, and Mississippi, so Florida even misses points for originality. Perhaps it was their relative rarity, compared to now, combined with their varied songs that prompted the Florida legislature to vote in this widespread species.

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Florida Arkansas Legislature Mississippi 179