Among the ballot initiatives Colorado voters will be deciding on is Proposition 129. Supporters say it would alleviate a shortage of veterinarians but opponents say it would be dangerous for pets. The proposition gets a Reality Check from CBS News Colorado Political Reporter Shaun Boyd. See her sources below:
https://www.aapa.org/career-central/become-a-pa/
https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/vpa/
Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationships, Prescribing/Dispensing Animal Drugs and Telemedicine | FDA
https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Initiatives/titleBoard/filings/2023-2024/145Final.pdf
https://keepourpetssafe.com/#organizations
https://allpetsdeservevetcare.com/endorsements/
https://www.avma.org/news/no-dire-shortage-veterinarians-anticipated-coming-years
https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/2024a_1048_signed.pdf
https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/2024a_1047_signed.pdf