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Bill To Certify Equine Dentists Moves To OK Senate

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:47:40 CST

The Oklahoma House has passed legislation authorizing practitioners of equine dentistry and other animal husbandry practices to perform the services.

The bill by Rep. Don Armes of Faxon was approved 71-25 Thursday. The measure amends the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act to legalize equine dentistry -- also known as horse teeth floating which grinds the teeth of horses. Horsemen have argued they need the services because they can't find veterinarians who perform the service.

A law that took effect in November 2008 threatened equine dentists with a felony charge for violating the Veterinary Practice Act. The bill requires minimum training requirements and a $200 payment to the state Veterinary Board to be certified.

The bill, which even has its own Facebook page, now goes to the Senate for consideration.

See the full text of the bill here.

 

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