Recent developments in the law relating to veterinary certificates of soundness.
Abstract: The paper examines recent developments in the law which have extended criminal and civil liability for veterinary certificates of soundness. Criminal liability under the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 is first considered. There follows a discussion of civil liability at common law and under the Misrepresentation Act 1967.
The paper then examines the standard of care required of a veterinary surgeon in preparing a certificate, and, after some general considerations, deals specifically with questions relating to the purpose of the examination, the extent of the examination, and testing for phenylbutazone and other drugs. A proposal for a long term solution to some of these problems is made.
Résumé:
Cet article examine les récentes dispositions légales qui ont accru la responsabilité civile et pénale engagée par la délivrance d'un certificat vétérinaire de bonne santé.
La responsabilité pénale, telle qu'elle ressort du Trade Description Act 1968 est d'abord examinée.
Puis suit une discussion sur la responsabilité civile en droit commun compte tenu du Misrepresentation Act 1967.
Ensuite on examine les précautions exigibles d'un vétérinaire pour la préparation d'un certificat; après quelques considérations générales on traite en particulier des aspects en relation avec le but de l'examen des limites de l'examen et de la recherche de Phénylbutazone et d'autres médicaments.
Zusammenfassung:
Der Artikel untersucht die Entwicklung des Rechts in Bezug auf die Haftpflicht des Tierarztes als Aussteller von Gesundheitszeugnissen (englisches Strafrecht, Trade Descriptions Act 1968; englisches Zivilrecht, Misrepresentation Act 1967).
Anschliessend wird die Sorgfaltspflicht des Tierarztes beim Ausstellen eines Gesundheitszeugnisses diskutiert und— nach einigen allgemeinen Betrachtungen— Bezug genommen auf spezifische Fragen, wie Zweck der Untersuchung, Umfang der Untersuchung, Untersuchung auf Phenylbutazon und andere Medikamente. Ein Vorschlag für die langfristige Lösung einiger dieser Probleme wird unterbreitet.
Sumario:
Un trabajo sobre responsabilidad civil y criminal desde el punto de vista de la ley con relación a la elaboración de certificados de salud. La responsabilidad criminal bajo la descripción de trato act 1968 es considerado en primer lugar.
Sus discuciones y oficios sobre responsibilidad civil a ley común y bajo la representación del Act 1967 se presentan.
Este trabajo presenta la forma usual y el cuidado que debe de tenerse al preparar un certificado después de algunas consideraciones generales, especialmente relacionadas con el objeto a que se destinará el examinado asi como su examen sobre fenilbutazona y otras drogas. Una proposición de solución a largo térm ino sobre estos problemas son hechos.
Publication Date: 1971-10-01 PubMed ID: 5161364DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.1971.tb04454.xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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This research article delves into recent legal changes that have expanded criminal and civil responsibilities concerning veterinary certificates of soundness, noting the needed standard of care in preparing such certificates and proposing a long-term solution to related issues.
Trade Descriptions Act 1968
- The paper commences with an examination of the criminal liability extension under the Trade Descriptions Act 1968. This Act in UK law has historically served to prohibit manufacturers, traders, and service providers from falsely advertising their products or services. For veterinary practices, false or misleading descriptions, particularly in the certification of animal health or ‘soundness,’ can now potentially lead to criminal charges, as extended by recent developments.
Civil Liability at Common Law and Misrepresentation Act 1967
- The article progresses to delve into the discussion of civil liability at common law and under the Misrepresentation Act 1967. Essentially, if a vet makes false statements, intentionally or unintentionally, about an animal’s health in the certificate of soundness that subsequently influences someone to enter into a contract, like purchasing the animal, then that individual might have the right to sue under civil law.
Standard of Care for Veterinary Surgeons
- Next, the research examines the standard of care that is required from a veterinary surgeon in preparing such a certificate. For instance, how comprehensive should the examination be? What tests need to be run, and what needs to be taken into account? Therefore, it’s essential for vets to be meticulous and follow industry best practices when preparing these certificates to mitigate legal risks.
Recommendations
- The paper also explores unique issues relating to the purpose of the examination, the scope of the examination, and testing for particular drugs like phenylbutazone. For instance, clarification is needed about whether the examination’s purpose is to certify current health or predict future performance, as these two goals might require different approaches.
- The last part of the paper suggests a long-term solution to these issues, though the details of this proposal are not elaborated in the abstract. It’s likely that this solution may involve clarifying legal ambiguities, or perhaps even encouraging industry-wide standards for certificate preparation.
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APA
Cazalet E.
(1971).
Recent developments in the law relating to veterinary certificates of soundness.
Equine Vet J, 3(4), 125-128.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-3306.1971.tb04454.x Publication
Researcher Affiliations
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Certification
- England
- General Surgery
- Horses
- Jurisprudence
- Legislation, Veterinary
- Phenylbutazone / blood
- Veterinary Medicine
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