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FDA approves first human insulin for veterinary use
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE - November 20, 2009
St. Joseph, Mo. -- The Food and Drug Administration recently approved Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica's PROZINC? (protamine zinc recombinant human insulin) for veterinary use.
Coughing? Wheezing? You work in a barn, says vet school
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE - November 20, 2009
North Grafton, Mass. -- Results of a survey out of Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine has uncovered some dirt about barn workers: namely, that organic and inorganic dust in the barn may be leading to respiratory problems in the more than 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry.
Swine vets asked to report H1N1 suspicions to state officials
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE - November 19, 2009
National Report -- The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) is asking veterinarians to reach out to state health officials first if they suspect an H1N1 outbreak in a swine herd.
Three more cities approve declaw bans
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE - November 18, 2009
California -- Three more California cities officially have banned declawing, bringing the grand total to six cities making some kind of move against the practice.
News analysis
One Health: A year in review, looking ahead
32 groups heed call for improved ties between veterinary, human medicine
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
One Health Commission awaits National Academies study to help set agenda.
Market Trends
DVM News Poll: Welfare or Warfare?
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
From positions on ear-cropping to sow housing, animal-welfare questions are capturing consumer headlines. DVM Newsmagazine asked veterinarians to share their opinions on these issues.
CVC Live: Student debt and the economies of practice
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
Dr. Michael Andrews participated in the DVM Newsmakers Summit at CVC in San Diego, and afterward shared these insights into the financial realities veterinarians face.
Growth of exotics climbs along with illegal importation problem
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
The growth of the exotic pets industry brings with it some problems, including illegal imports which raise health concerns.
Competition looms, but so do opportunities
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
On the eve of his departure from AAHA after 23 years, Dr. John Albers predicts increasing competition from Internet pharmacies and alternative therapies, but sees other opportunities for veterinarians.
Associations
Swine vets asked to report H1N1 suspicions to state officials
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
National Report -- The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) is asking veterinarians to reach out to state health officials first if they suspect an H1N1 outbreak in a swine herd.
One Health Commission Summit set for tomorrow in D.C.
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
Washington, D.C -- Private and public health experts will meet tomorrow morning in in Washington, D.C., to identify the obstacles standing in the way of moving the One Health initiative forward.
Horse organizations endorse new equine welfare code
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
National Report -- Six major equine organizations have endorsed a new equine welfare code, according to the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).
AVMA Web site answers H1N1 questions for veterinarians, pet owners
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association has made new information available on its Web site for veterinarians and pet owners who have questions about H1N1 influenza in light of recent detection of the virus in an Iowa cat.
DVM News Poll
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