http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Breaking+News/Article/list/378 DVM News Magazine coverage includes breaking news, analysis of current events, professional issues, association coverage of the American Veterinary Medical Association, AVMA, American Animal Hospital Association, AAHA, and other current events and medical news topics of interest to veterinarians, doctors, specialists and veterinary technicians. 2009-11-21T09:27:22Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Animal-assisted-therapy-eases-postoperative-pain/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643158?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Maywood, Ill. -- People who received pet therapy while recovering from total joint replacement surgery required 50 percent less pain medication than those not receiving pet therapy. 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/472009/643158null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/British-Veterinary-Association-establishes-antimic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643193?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 London, England -- To help promote the responsible use of antimicrobials by British practitioners, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has put together an 8-point plan that will be distributed as a poster with the Nov. 21, 2009, issue of The Veterinary Record. 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/472009/643193null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/FDA-approves-first-human-insulin-for-veterinary-us/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643159?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 St. Joseph, Mo. -- The Food and Drug Administration recently approved Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica's PROZINC? (protamine zinc recombinant human insulin) for veterinary use. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/472009/643159null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Coughing-Wheezing-You-work-in-a-barn-says-vet-scho/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643174?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 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. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/472009/643174null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Association+news/Swine-vets-asked-to-report-H1N1-suspicions-to-stat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643100?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 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. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/472009/643100null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Three-more-cities-approve-declaw-bans/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642790?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 California -- Three more California cities officially have banned declawing, bringing the grand total to six cities making some kind of move against the practice. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/472009/642790null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/H1N1-infected-cat-dies-in-Oregon/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642787?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 The third cat to have a confirmed case of H1N1 has died. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/472009/642787/DVM_veterinarynews_vet_education_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/New-study-considers-limits-on-human-genes-cells-in/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642457?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 London -- Animals with human genes or cells are likely to become more common in research as medical technology and research improves. But what are the limits? A new multidisciplinary study is underway to consider those medical and legal boundaries that are placed on researchers. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/472009/642457null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/One-Health-Commission-Summit-set-for-tomorrow-in-D/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642131?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 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. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/472009/642131null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Utah-cat-tests-positive-for-H1N1-flu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642134?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 It's believed to be the second confirmed case in a cat, and its owners had the virus. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/472009/642134/veterinary_H1N1_cat_360_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Horse-organizations-endorse-new-equine-welfare-cod/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641638?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 National Report -- Six major equine organizations have endorsed a new equine welfare code, according to the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). 2009-11-15T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/462009/641638null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pigs-join-the-ranks-of-domesticated-animals-with-s/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641619?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Champaign, Ill. -- Dogs, cats, cows, horses, and now pigs. A first draft of the swine genome has been mapped, according to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 2009-11-14T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/462009/641619null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Calif-cities-rush-to-ban-cat-declawing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641617?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 California -- In attempt to get their ordinances approved before a new state law takes affect that will prevent cities from passing legislation that will interfere with state-regulated professions like veterinary medicine, at least five cities have passed or are about to pass laws banning cat declawing. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/462009/641617null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/More-beef-hoof-products-recalled-by-PetSmart/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641661?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Phoenix, Ariz. -- PetSmart is expanding its voluntary recall of beef hoof products manufactured by Pet Carousel in Sanger, Calif. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/462009/641661null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Three-more-Ore-ferrets-sick-with-H1N1/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641434?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Roseburg, Ore. -- Three more cases of H1N1 infection in pet ferrets has been detected. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/462009/641434/veterinary_ferret_h1n1_t_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/462009/641434/veterinary_ferret_f_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Video-Whats-the-significance-of-the-cat-with-H1N1/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641472?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 At CVC San Diego, we caught up with immunologist Dr. Craig Datz to talk about the significance of the first documented case of H1N1 in a cat. Here's what he said. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/462009/641472null HTML http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/Veterinary+news/The-dvm360-Five---Episode-4/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641299?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 In this edition, live from CVC San Diego, an immunologist comments the H1N1 case in a cat, a tip for getting home on time, and a discussion of student debt and the economies of practice. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/veterinary/462009/641299null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/WHO-says-H1N1-virus-could-mutate-warns-vigilance-i/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640702?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Geneva, Switzerland -- Concerned by the potential of the H1N1 pandemic virus to become more virulent as the pool of viral genes circulates among a number of hosts, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for close monitoring and proper management of animals that exhibit symptoms of respiratory infections. 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/462009/640702null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Virtual-cow-gives-students-new-virtual-learning-to/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640753?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 London, England -- A British veterinarian has developed a realistic model of a cow's backside that students can use for practice in detecting pregnancies and infections. 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/462009/640753null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+business/CVC-Live-Student-debt-and-the-economies-of-practic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640351?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 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. 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/462009/640351/dvm_summit_andrews_160_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/462009/640351/Debt250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AVMA-Web-site-answers-H1N1-questions-for-veterinar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640400?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 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. 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/462009/640400null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Colorado-State-veterinarians-fit-calf-with-two-pro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640084?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Fort Collins, Colo. -- A 15-member veterinary surgical team at Colorado State University (CSU) recently fit two artificial limbs on yearling calf. 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/640084null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/USDA-recalls-several-meat-and-poultry-products-tha/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640083?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Washington -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recalled 11,500 pounds of various meat and poultry products produced by a California company after they were distributed without having been inspected by federal authorities. 2009-11-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/640083null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Complete-horse-genome-sequence-unveiled/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640079?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 The genetic sequence of the domestic horse has been completed. 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/640079/veterinary_genome_dna_EQ_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/FDA-issues-health-alert-on-beef-hooves-pig-ears/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640080?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 National Report -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded a voluntary recall initiated by PetSmart on Pet Carousel products Nov. 6. 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/640080null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/PetSmart-recalls-beef-hoof-chews/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639850?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Phoenix, Ariz. -- PetSmart is voluntarily recalling two Dentley's Beef Hoof products, manufactured by Pet Carousel Inc. in Sanger, Calif., due to possible salmonella contamination, according to the FDA. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/639850null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/WebMD-introduces-new-Web-site-for-pet-owners/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639847?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 New York, N.Y. -- WebMD extends its reach from human medicine to animal medicine with its new Healthy Pets site. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/639847null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Minn-Tufts-snare-185-million-to-unite-health-profe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638567?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Washington -- Tufts University and the University of Minnesota received a five-year grant for up to $185 million to improve synergies among veterinarians, doctors and public health officials in responding to emerging infectious diseases. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/638567null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/H1N1-influenza-confirmed-in-Iowa-cat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639323?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 The first documented case of H1N1 flu in a cat was confirmed Nov. 4. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/639323/veterinary_H1N1_360_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Wisconsin-legislators-PAVE-the-way-for-foreign-tra/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639080?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Madison, Wis. -- The Wisconsin State Assembly voted unanimously to send a new bill to the state Senate that would provide another pathway to licensure for veterinarians who study at foreign veterinary schools. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/639080null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Ohio-voters-approve-creation-of-new-livestock-boar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639406?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Livestock housing standards in Ohio now will be set by a Livestock Care Standards Board. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/639406/veterinary_livestock_f_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Ohio-voters-to-decide-fate-of-livestock-board/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639078?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Columbus, Ohio -- Ohio voters today will decide whether or not a state board is needed to regulate livestock housing. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/639078null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/New-suppliers-of-animals-for-biomedical-research-a/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638571?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 National Report -- New suppliers of random-source cats and dogs for medical research are needed to replace Class B dealers, according to a report from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/638571null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/FDA-issues-alert-about-veterinary-insulin-medicati/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639098?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 National Report -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert on the possible variation in the amounts of crystalline zinc insulin contained in the formulation of Vetsulin. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/639098/DVM_veterinarynews_tick_diagnose_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Veterinarian-battles-for-re-election-in-Virginia-H/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639077?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Richmond, Va. -- Veterinarian-turned-politician Jim Shuler (D-Va.) is up for re-election today, and his opponent is a college student from his former alma mater. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/639077null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Kentucky-lifts-ban-on-horses-from-Indiana-race-fac/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638104?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Anderson, Ind. -- Kentucky Department of Agriculture officials lifted a ban that prevented horses from Indiana?s Hoosier Park from entering Kentucky racetrack barn areas and training facilities. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/638104null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Red-Flags-rule-delayed-until-June-2010/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638565?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 National Report -- A new federal rule aimed at preventing identity theft has been postponed for a third time. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/638565null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Competition-looms-but-so-do-opportunities/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638784?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 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. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/638784null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/MRSA-study-sparks-new-questions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638783?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Owners give a lot to their pets, but are they sharing too much? 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/638783/veterinary_transmission_f_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Medical-records-at-the-track/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638787?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Should racehorse owners, trainers and veterinarians have to produce horses' medical records on demand? 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/638787/veterinary_racing_f_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/AAEP-to-host-12th-resort-symposium-in-Costa-Rica/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638101?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Lexington, Ky. -- Lectures on equine lameness, neurologic disease and performance examinations will be offered in a tropical setting during the American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) 12th annual Resort Symposium Jan. 24-26 in Costa Rica. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/638101null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/ACVS-residents-receive-awards-for-manuscripts-scie/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638103?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Germantown, Md. -- The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) honored several surgical residents for publication in Veterinary Surgery and for presentation of scientific research in poster format and at the Residents' Forum. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/638103null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/MAF-to-provide-13-million-for-animal-health-resear/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638099?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Denver -- Research into the health of cats, dogs, horses, wildlife and even alpacas is getting another boost from Morris Animal Foundation, which will fund more than 200 animal-health studies with $13 million over the next three years. 2009-10-31T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/638099null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Racehorse-health-is-AAEPs-Ask-the-Vet-topic-for-No/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638088?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Lexington, Ky. -- Veterinarians who specialize in the care of racehorses will answer questions on that topic during November as part of the American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) "Ask the Vet" online discussion. 2009-10-31T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/638088null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Merck-Schering-Plough-merger-clears-FTC-hurdle/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638084?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Whitehouse Station, N.J. -- Merck & Co., Inc. and Schering-Plough Corp. received clearance from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Swiss Competition Commission and the Canadian Competition Bureau for their proposed merger. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/638084null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Wysong-recalls-more-dry-dog-food-exposed-to-moistu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638086?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Midland, Mich. -- Natural pet-food manufacturer Wysong Corp. recalled more batches of dry dog food because of moisture contamination that led to mold in other batches. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/638086null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Economy-hurts-horse-racing-in-Kentucky/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637731?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Lexington, Ky. -- The down economy already has increased the number of unwanted horses around the country. Now it's hitting Thoroughbreds where it hurts -- at race venues. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/637731null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/California-online-reporting-of-controlled-substanc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637732?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Sacramento, Calif. -- This is the last week veterinarians in California will be able to mail or fax Controlled Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) reports to the state. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/637732null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/ACVS-honors-3-diplomates-with-career-medical-and-s/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637379?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Germantown, Md. -- The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) announced recipients of three of its top annual awards -- one for career achievement, one for developing a time-tested procedure or test and one for service to the organization. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/637379null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/UC-Davis-to-receive-up-to-75-million-to-track-poss/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637377?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Davis, Calif. -- No one knows when and where the next global human pandemic will occur, but a government foreign-aid agency expects it to start as an animal disease and is paying the UC-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine to help find it. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/637377null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/PurinaCare-becomes-available-in-5-more-states/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637378?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 San Antonio, Texas -- PurinaCare® Pet Health Insurance is now available in 46 states after insurance regulators approved five new states and the District of Columbia. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/637378null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Association+news/First-stem-cell-equine-conference-slated-for-March/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637032?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Buellton, Calif. -- Equine veterinarians will meet March 5 to 6, 2010, to discuss stem cell and regenerative therapies at the first UC Davis North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Conference. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/637032null HTML http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/Veterinary+news/The-dvm360-Five---Episode-3/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636868?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Welcome to The dvm360 Five. Give us five minutes and we'll give you updates on the future of primary veterinary practice, changing laws about technicians offering vaccinations, and more. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/veterinary/442009/636868null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Association+news/Survey-hunts-future-answers-to-todays-problems-in-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637020?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Daytona, Fla. -- What are horse owners thinking? The nonprofit group American Horse Publications (AHP) is hoping to find out with a new online survey sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health and Pfizer Animal Health. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/637020null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Boehringer-Ingelheim-closes-deal-with-Pfizer-for-F/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636648?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Ingelheim, Germany, and St. Joseph, Mo. -- Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) completed its deal with Pfizer to acquire a significant portion of the Fort Dodge Animal Health business, the company reports. 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/636648null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pfizer-begins-integration-of-Fort-Dodge/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636651?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 New York -- Pfizer finalized its acquisition of Wyeth's Fort Dodge Animal Health, making it the biggest player in the animal-health market. And today a second piece of the deal was unveiled. 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/636651null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Breaking+News/AAHA-readies-for-consumer-advertising-push-on-Anim/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636363?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Denver -- The American Animal Hospital Association plans to kick off a $1 million, eight-month consumer advertising campaign on Animal Planet in January. 2009-10-25T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/442009/636363null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Four-horses-die-on-opening-day-at-UK-racecourse/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636025?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Wetherby, England -- The British Horseracing Authority is investigating Wetherby Racecourse after four horses died on the opening day of jumps season. 2009-10-25T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/636025null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Winn-Feline-Foundation-seeks-proposals-for-2010-gr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636029?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Newport, N.J. -- Winn Feline Foundation, a nonprofit funding group aimed at improving cat health and welfare, is accepting 2010 grant proposals. 2009-10-24T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/636029null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/ACVS-elects-officers-names-new-treasurer-at-sympos/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636210?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Washington -- Dale E. Bjorling, DVM, MS, is the new president-elect of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). He and two new regents were elected, and a new treasurer appointed, during the annual ACVS Veterinary Symposium in Washington, D.C. 2009-10-24T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/636210null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Oklahoma-City-to-donate-cadavers-to-vet-school/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636023?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Oklahoma City -- City council members voted unanimously to skip the landfill and give animals euthanized at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter to Oklahoma State University?s (OSU) veterinary college for use in teaching students and technicians. 2009-10-23T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/636023null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Laminitis-should-be-top-research-concern-say-AAEP-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636027?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 New survey highlights veterinarians' top concerns. 2009-10-23T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/636027/veterinary_AAEP_EQ_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Calif-outlaws-tail-docking-of-cattle-horses/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636020?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Sacramento, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law a bill making cattle and horse tail docking illegal in California. 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/636020null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AVMA-unveils-revamped-online-education-portal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636022?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association will reintroduce its enhanced online continuing-education Web site next month. 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/636022null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Suzan-Harrison-named-president-of-Hills-Pet-Nutrit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635726?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Topeka, Kan. -- Suzan Harrison is the new president of Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. North America, succeeding Neil Thompson, who was promoted to president and CEO of Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. in April. 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/635726null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Pampered-pets-Owners-arent-likely-to-switch-brands/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634520?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Market data shows consumer spending on pet products holds steady compared to other key categories. 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/vetec/422009/634520/veterinary_spending_100_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/vetec/422009/634520/FlashDVM360_trone_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/H1N1-found-in-Minnesota-pigs-Oregon-ferret/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635732?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 National Report -- Tests confirm that pigs at the recent Minnesota State Fair were infected with H1N1 influenza virus. They are the first swine in the country to be found with the 2009 pandemic virus. 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/635732null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Researchers-to-study-benefits-of-fostering-shelter/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635400?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Do foster pet parents derive the same health benefits as pet owners? 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/635400/DVM_veterinarynews_economy_pets_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/House-OKs-funds-for-bio-defense-facility-in-Kansas/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635399?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 The House approved a $32 million conditional start to a facility in Manhattan, Kan., to study animal diseases. 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/635399/DVM_veterinarynews_plumbisland_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Novartis-donating-parasite-protection-to-1100-serv/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635083?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Smithtown, N.Y. -- America's VetDogs and the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind announced a partnership with Novartis Animal Health US, which is providing a one-year supply of its Sentinel Flavor Tabs, a broad-spectrum preventive against five major parasites, for 1,100 canine graduates, dogs in training and puppies of both organizations. 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/635083null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pfizer-set-to-release-details-of-Fort-Dodge-acquis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635063?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 New York -- Pfizer Animal Health is expected to release details of its acquisition of Fort Dodge Animal Health today. 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/635063null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/LSU-projects-earn-148-million-in-veterinary-medica/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634806?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Baton Rouge, La. -- The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine is the recipient of eight new grants, totaling $1.48 million, from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. 2009-10-18T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/634806null HTML http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/Breaking+News/The-dvm360-Five---Episode-2/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634851?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Find out why the claws are out in California, how new government funding could help veterinarians, and what you could do to make clients feel more bonded to your practice -- all in five minutes. 2009-10-18T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/veterinary/432009/634851/veterinary_kristi_360_5_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Arkansas-officials-clarify-sales-tax-rules-for-vet/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634815?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Arkansas -- Following a request from the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association, the state Department of Finance and Administrations has issued written guidelines on sales and other tax regulations for veterinary practices. 2009-10-17T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/634815null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Mandatory-CE-enacted-in-Connecticut-license-fees-i/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634816?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Hartford, Conn. -- Starting in 2011, Connecticut veterinarians will have to earn 24 continuing education credits every two years, according to the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association. 2009-10-16T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/634816null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/UC-Davis-teaching-hospital-names-new-administrator/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634817?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Davis, Calif. -- Frank LaBonte, MBA, and fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, is the new administrator of the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at UC-Davis. 2009-10-16T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/634817null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Dogs-big-in-pet-preference-poll/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634496?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Americans own far more cats than dogs, but dogs still seem to be America's most beloved pet. 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/634496/DVM_veterinarynews_heartworm_flash.l_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Wysong-responds-to-online-critics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634498?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Wysong Corp. has updated its dog food recall notice in response to an angry Internet backlash. 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/634498/DVM_veterinarynews_petfoodrecall2_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Microchipped-pets-returned-home-3-out-of-4-times/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634178?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 If a pet is lost and has a microchip, there is a good chance it will be reunited with its owner. 2009-10-14T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/634178/DVM_veterinarynews_ear_cropping_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/UC-Davis-researchers-uncover-key-to-senior-resista/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634180?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Davis, Calif. -- Researchers at the University of California-Davis College of Veterinary Medicine studying data from previous avian influenza epidemics say seniors are more resistant to the new H1N1 virus, and they know why. 2009-10-14T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/634180null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Weight+Center/84M-pets-are-overweight-obese/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633833?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 This association estimates half of the dogs and cats in the United States are too heavy. 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/633833/10-31veterinary_weight2_f_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Florida-DVM-is-AAEPs-2010-vice-president/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633831?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Dr. John Mitchell will be installed at the group's 55th annual convention Dec. 5-9 in Las Vegas. 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/633831/veterinary_Mitchell_f_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Schwarzenegger-vetoes-two-animal-welfare-bills/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633467?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Sacramento, Calif. -- Bipartisan support in the California Legislature was not enough to save two animal-welfare laws from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's veto. 2009-10-12T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/633467null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Food+Animal/New-farm-animal-welfare-law-passes-in-Michigan/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633468?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Lansing, Mich. -- Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm today signed a new animal-welfare law mandating pen sizes for veal calves, egg-laying hens and pregnant sows. 2009-10-12T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/633468null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/NY-proposal-on-racehorse-medical-records-draws-fir/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633454?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 New York -- A proposed rule aimed at strengthening racehorse medication and drug standards in the state of New York is drawing protests from veterinarians, major racing and horse-owner organizations and prompted the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) to weigh in with its own objections and to suggest alternatives. 2009-10-12T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/633454null HTML http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/Breaking+News/The-dvm360-Five---Episode-1/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634852?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Welcome to dvm360's new TV show -- give us 5 minutes and you'll get the latest veterinary updates. In this episode, you'll learn why the American Humane Association is angry with the makers of the blockbuster movie District 9, how to help clients teach puppies to come on command, and more. 2009-10-11T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/veterinary/432009/634852null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Food+Animal+News/AABP-names-new-officers-sets-goals/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633166?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 The AABP named its officers for the upcoming year at its 42nd annual conference in Omaha. 2009-10-11T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/633166/DVM_veterinarynews_cow_eating_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Web-site-launched-to-help-owners-improve-awareness/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633164?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 National Report -- A new educational Web site aimed at creating greater awareness among pet owners about diabetes was launched, just in time for Pet Diabetes Month in November. 2009-10-11T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/633164null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Weight+Center/Owners-should-note-nutrient-data-on-pet-food/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633163?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 People should be vigilant on behalf of their animals, a veterinarian says. 2009-10-10T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/633163/10-16weightwf_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/LSU-lands-racehorse-testing-contract-extension/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633165?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Baton Rouge -- The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine?s Equine Medication Surveillance Laboratory (EMSL) will be conducting drug tests for all Louisiana racehorses for another three years. 2009-10-10T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/633165null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/SC-legislators-urged-to-let-veterinary-team-member/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633162?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Columbia, S.C. -- The South Carolina Association of Veterinarians (SCAV) is pushing state legislators to allow veterinary team members to give rabies vaccines. At present, only veterinarians can administer the vaccination to cats and dogs. 2009-10-09T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/633162null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Wild-horse-preserves-could-spur-adoptions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633161?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 A proposal to create new wild-horse preserves may raise public awareness and perhaps stir more interest in adoptions. 2009-10-09T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/633161/DVM_veterinarynews_horse_euth_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Diamond-recalls-two-dry-cat-food-products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632761?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Two brands of dry cat food were recalled in New York after they were found deficient in thiamine. 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/632761/DVM_veterinarynews_pet_food_recall_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Cornell-researcher-is-1st-veterinarian-to-win-25-m/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632762?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Ithaca, N.Y. -- A reproductive biologist at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine is the first veterinarian to receive the National Institutes of Health's Pioneer Award, which provides a five-year, $2.5 million research grant. 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/632762null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Breaking+News/FDA-unleashes-new-antimicrobial-resistance-data/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632372?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Rockville, Md. -- The 2006 Executive Report from the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) was released today by the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine. 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/632372null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Georgia-veterinary-college-to-hold-translational-m/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632334?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Athens, Ga. -- A symposium on veterinary translational medicine research will be held Oct. 29 at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine. 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/632334null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/APHIS-wants-to-shorten-leash-on-circus-animals/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632335?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Washington -- Uncle Sam's animal inspectors hope a proposed new rule under the Animal Welfare Act will make it easier to conduct unannounced inspections at circuses, mobile petting zoos and other animal acts. 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/632335null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/PurinaCare-selects-Central-States-Indemnity/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631964?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 San Antonio -- PurinaCare Insurance Services, Inc. selected Central States Indemnity Co. of Omaha (CSI) as the new underwriter of its pet health insurance policies. 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/631964null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Gates-Foundation-gift-to-help-veterinarians-fight-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631523?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Geneva, Switzerland -- The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has given almost $10 million to the World Health Organization to help fight rabies in Tanzania, South Africa and the Philippines using a plan developed at Scotland?s Glasgow University veterinary school. 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/631523null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Independent-monitor-to-examine-report-on-Thoroughb/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631519?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 Washington -- The National Thoroughbred Racing Association's (NTRA) Safety and Integrity Alliance has accredited 12 racetracks and established several uniform safety and integrity measures during its first year of operation, and now an independent monitor will examine its work and issue a report on its effectiveness. 2009-10-05T04:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/631519null HTML