Who regulates the practice of veterinary medicine?

• A. FDA
• B. State board
• C. CVM
• D. USDA

Answer: (B)

The main concept here is that the regulation of veterinary practice is handled at the state level by the state veterinary medical board. These boards license veterinarians, define the scope of what veterinarians may do, set professional and ethical standards, require continuing education, and discipline licensees for violations. They enforce the state veterinary practice act within their jurisdiction, ensuring that care standards are maintained.

Federal agencies like the FDA and its Center for Veterinary Medicine regulate products such as veterinary drugs and feed additives, and the USDA oversees national animal health programs and product safety, but they do not license or regulate the day-to-day practice of veterinary medicine.