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FDA clears reintroduction of ProHeart 6 to the veterinary channel

June 6, 2008

Overland Park, Kan. - ProHeart 6 is back.

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New superbug strain found in humans in U.K.

June 6, 2008

United Kingdom - A variation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus auereus (MRSA) has been found in three humans in the United Kingdom.

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New law could put sedative into hands of animal control workers

June 6, 2008

Baltimore, Md. - A new law will allow animal control facilities to gain access to certain sedatives they need to do their jobs safely and humanely.

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Bird-flu research continues with $5 million grant

June 5, 2008

College Park, Md. - The University of Maryland-College Park will continue its bird-flu research with the help of a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Tufts study predicts worsening veterinarian shortage by 2014

June 5, 2008

June 5, 2008
North Grafton, Mass. - A new study released yesterday predicts a continued shortage of veterinarians in New England.

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Animal rescuers attend conference on disaster preparedness

June 4, 2008

Sacramento, Calif. - Animal emergency response specialists, veterinarians and disaster rescue volunteers are meeting at Sacramento's Doubletree Hotel June 3-6 for the National Conference on Animals in Disaster.

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Oregon Veterinary Board opens door for euthanasia training

June 3, 2008

Portland, Ore. - The Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board has put into effect a temporary rule to allow shelter staffers to receive euthanasia training and testing through October from board-approved vendors or veterinarians.

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Three specialty hospitals form partnership

June 2, 2008

Tampa, Fla. - Three veterinary specialty hospitals from different parts of the country merged under a new partnership known as BluePearl Veterinary Partners, the principals of which say they will offer a new paradigm in veterinary medicine.

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AVMA to create educational podcasts for pet owners

May 29, 2008

Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) will create a new series of podcasts for pet owners. It's the association's latest effort to inform the public about issues related to pet health, public health and veterinary medicine.

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