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| Hot-button veterinary topics from AVMA meeting
| New Orleans — Whether even to discuss a ban on antimicrobials in livestock feed for growth promotion split the House of Delegates nearly in half at the annual American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) conference. | | | AABP establishes foundation
| | St. Paul, Minn.— American Association of Bovine Practitioners' (AABP) board members voted during the group's annual meeting in September to establish a charitable foundation. | | | AABP establishes foundation
| | St. Paul, Minn.— American Association of Bovine Practitioners' (AABP) board members voted during the group's annual meeting in September to establish a charitable foundation. | | | Students receive AABP recognition award
| | Rome, Ga. — Five veterinary graduate hopefuls have earned the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition Award based on their background, work, primary medical interests, academic experience and career goals. | | | AABP annual student award winners named
| | ROME, GA. - 6/20/05 - Two out of five annual awards that recognize academic achievement by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) were given to students at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. | | | AABP executive vice president dies at 69
| | ROME, GA. — James A. Jarrett, executive vice president of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP), died at age 69 following a long battle with cancer. | |
| Jarrett retires, AABP seeks executive vice president
| | Rome, Ga.—Dr. James Jarrett has announced his resignation as executive vice president of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) after more than a decade. | | | AABP bans bulk drug compounders
| | Rome, Ga.-The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) recently banned bulk drug compounders from any affiliation with the national association. | | | Spire to take AABP presidency; alternative CE programs needed
| | Manhattan, Kan.-Dr. Mark Spire the incoming president of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP), says food animal veterinary medicine will be rife with challenges this next year. | |  MORE ARTICLES
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| AAEP offers 3-day CE program on ophthalmology
| Raleigh, N.C. -- The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is adding a second "Focus" continuing-education session this year, offering two days of lectures and a day of laboratories on equine ophthalmology in October.
| | | AAEP summer session to cover foot disorders, practice management
| Columbus, Ohio -- Veterinarians attending the American Association of Equine Practitioners' continuing-education meeting this summer will get two-for-one instructional sessions -- one focusing on diagnosis and treatment of equine foot disorders and the other on how to build a practice that can survive the recession.
| | | AAEP 'On Call' veterinarians supporting spring racing events
| Lexington, Ky. -- The American Association of Equine Practitioners' "On Call" program is providing expert commentary to assist journalists covering the spring season of Thoroughbred racing on major television networks again this year.
| | | Racing industry honors AAEP's 'On Call' veterinarians
| | Miami Beach — The American Association of Equine Practitioners On Call program, which provides veterinary expertise to the media at racing events, received the Thoroughbred racing industry's prestigious Eclipse Special Award. | | | AAEP offers veterinary guidelines for horse racing
| | Lexington, KY. — The Thoroughbred racing industry has been on a mission following a Congressional hearing last year to prove that it can improve safety and medication issues without government regulation. | | | AAEP issues veterinary guidelines for horse racing
| Lexington, Ky. -- The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is throwing its support behind industry efforts to improve the safety and welfare of racehorses by issuing a white paper containing veterinary guidelines for racing.
| | | Intervet/Schering-Plough works with AAEP to donate vaccine
| | Millsboro, Del. — Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health and the American Association of Equine Practitioners are launching a nonprofit program that will provide vaccines to qualified equine rescue and retirement facilities nationwide. | | | AAEP pulls in a crowd, but not the largest
| | The 54th annual AAEP meeting last month was the group's third largest. | | | Live from AAEP
| | What can be done about the growing problem of unwanted and abandoned horses in America? | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| AAHA Helping Pets Fund reinstated after $25,000 donation from VPI
| Denver -- A benevolent fund for pets that was suspended as a result of too many requests and too little funding has resumed its grant giving after a $25,000 donation from Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (VPI).
| | | Dr. Anna Elizabeth Worth, AAHA past president, dies
| Lakewood, Colo. -- Dr. Anna Elizabeth Worth, VMD, past president of AAHA, died May 16 after a long battle with cancer.
| | | AAHA set to release major survey on compliance in July
| | Lakewood, Colo. — Veterinarians play as much a role in improving poor compliance as pet owners, according to a new study slated for release in July. | | | AAHA to promote accreditation campaign on 'Animal Planet'
| | Phoenix — A $1 million pet-owner-awareness campaign about the merits of hospital accreditation has been unveiled y the American Animal Hospital Association. | | | CareCredit dishes out $50,000 for AAHA's Helping Pets Fund
| Phoenix -- AAHA's Helping Hands Fund took in $50,000 to help financially strapped pet owners cover costs of veterinary care.
| | | AAHA ushers in new leadership, branding at annual meeting
| Phoenix -- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is in new hands following the naming of several new officers and directors at its annual conference in Phoenix last month.
| | | Animal Planet in AAHA's sights for new campaign
| Phoenix -- A new million-dollar campaign to increase awareness among pet owners of choosing accredited care services has been launched by the American Animal Hospital Association.
| | | New study compares changes in compliance
| Lakewood, Colo. -- Since 2002, veterinarians have realized that they play as much a role in compliance as pet owners, and compliance levels have increased as a result, according to a new study.
| | | Veterinary economy: Some growth, but future guarded
| Portland, Ore. - More than half of the veterinarians surveyed report revenue growth for the first two quarters of 2008.
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| U.S. Congress introduces legislation calling for grants, fellowships to aid veterinary education
| Bill targets shortage of veterinarians in public health, underserved areas.
| | | Pet insurance CE course slated for AVMA meeting
| Seattle -- The AVMA GHLIT will offer a preview of its pet health insurance continuing-education course at the annual convention in Seattle next month.
| | | AVMA again backs fish-throwing program despite PETA threat
| Schaumburg, Ill. -- After AVMA reiterated its decision to move forward with a motivational fish-tossing presentation by the Pike Place Fish Market fishmongers at the AVMA convention next month, PETA threatened to "out" those in attendance.
| | | Fish will fly at AVMA convention
| Schaumburg, Ill. -- The Pike Place fishmongers will perform as planned during the AVMA's annual convention in Seattle.
| | | AVMA not yet biting on PETA protest
| The AVMA hasn't bitten on PETA's request to change a planned fish-throwing demonstration at its annual meeting next month.
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| Preparing for the worst
| | National Report — To better coordinate animal-rescue efforts during times of disaster, a decade-old "statement of understanding" between the AVMA, AVMF and the American Red Cross is now formalized. | | | Longtime JAVMA editor Audin dies
| | Schaumburg, Ill. — JAVMA Editor-in-Chief Janis H. Audin died April 22 following a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. | | | AVMA remains opposed to mandatory sterilization
| As more governments look to enforce mandatory sterilization, the AVMA is standing firm in its opposition to the programs.
| | | AVMA dues hike averted — this year
| | AVMA members will not pay higher dues next year, the Executive Board decided. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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AAEP offers 3-day CE program on ophthalmology
| Raleigh, N.C. -- The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is adding a second "Focus" continuing-education session this year, offering two days of lectures and a day of laboratories on equine ophthalmology in October.
| | | Changes coming to imported-horse quarantine facilities
| Washington -- Starting Aug. 3, imported horses can be quarantined in permanent, privately owned facilities.
| | | MAF sponsors favorite vet essay contest
| Denver -- For the third year in a row, Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) is setting out to find America's "best" veterinarian.
| | | USDA settles suit, opens access to animal-research reports
| Washington -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) again will provide access to annual reports for facilities conducting animal research.
| | | California prepares to send out IOUs
| Sacramento, Calif. -- California employees, including veterinarians employed by the state, already are being forced to take three days of unpaid leave each month, and the University of California-Davis is trying to figure out how to absorb a $2.1 million state funding cut. Now, businesses and organizations that receive state funding, including social programs like animal shelters, can expect their state funds to come in the form of IOUs.
| | | CEM probe passes 6-month mark, involves 48 states
| National Report -- Federal and state veterinary investigators continue to look for the source of an outbreak of contagious equine metritis (CEM) that began more than six months ago in Kentucky and now involves horses in 48 states.
| | | Veterinarian is top amateur in cross-country bicycle race
| Annapolis, Md. -- A 60-year-old Wisconsin relief veterinarian finished first in his category and fourth overall in the 28th Ride Across America, a 3,021-mile coast-to-coast bicycle race.
| | | Missouri scientists turn fibroblasts into stem cells
| Columbia, Mo. -- Scientists at the University of Missouri say they found a way to convert regular cells from a pig's connective tissue -- called fibroblasts -- into stem cells, with no cloning involved.
| | | U.S. Congress introduces legislation calling for grants, fellowships to aid veterinary education
| Bill targets shortage of veterinarians in public health, underserved areas.
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| DVM Newsmakers: The battle for public support
| | Schaumburg, Ill. — Animal welfare ranks as one to the top strategic initiatives for AVMA, for good reason. | | | DVM Newsmakers Summit: Understanding consumers
| | When it comes to veterinary care, are consumer attitudes changing? | | | DVM Newsmakers' Summit: Consumer expectations, standards of care are changing, panelists say
| | Editor's Note: Understanding consumer behavior can help you as a clinician and business manager. DVM Newsmagazine asked five veterinary market leaders to join this year's DVM Newsmakers' Summit at CVC East in Baltimore. Following is the second of three excerpts from the panel discussion; the final one will be published next month. | | | DVM Newsmakers' Summit: Exploring the consumer psyche
| | DVM Newsmagazine asked five market leaders to talk about consumer attitudes. | | | In the public eye
| | Rockville, Md. — She wants to build collaborations, share ideas in a transparent system with one over-arching ethos: ensure public health. | | | HSUS readies launch of new veterinary association
| | GAITHERSBURG, MD. — Consumers are driving a new animal-welfare agenda, says Humane Society of the United States front man Wayne Pacelle. And he wants veterinarians to join his cause by spearheading a new veterinary association. | | | Drought having minimal effect on DVMs - so far
| | Atlanta — The Southeast's worst drought in more than a century seems to have caused few problems so far for veterinary hospitals, other than some browned-out lawns. | | | Anatomy of a state board hearing
| | With the number of client complaints on the rise, more veterinarians sooner or later will have to answer to their state regulatory boards. | | | A malpractice doctrine
| | Animal-law expert Barbara Gislason, a Minneapolis attorney, believes the time is ripe for veterinary medicine to help design a fair system to resolve the emotional-value issue in malpractice claims. Otherwise, she warns, the courts will do the job, and the profession might not like the outcome. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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Raleigh, N.C. -- The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is adding a second "Focus" continuing-education session this year, offering two days of lectures and a day of laboratories on equine ophthalmology in October.
| | | Changes coming to imported-horse quarantine facilities
| Washington -- Starting Aug. 3, imported horses can be quarantined in permanent, privately owned facilities.
| | | CEM probe passes 6-month mark, involves 48 states
| National Report -- Federal and state veterinary investigators continue to look for the source of an outbreak of contagious equine metritis (CEM) that began more than six months ago in Kentucky and now involves horses in 48 states.
| | | Furosemide decreases bleeding in racehorses, study finds
| Furosemide decreases bleeding in racehorses, according to a new study released from the University of Pretoria, Colorado State University (CSU) and the University of Melbourne.
| | | Environmental contaminants might affect racetrack drug tests
| Baton Rouge, La. -- Environmental contaminants at racetracks could possibly skew the results of drug tests in racehorses, according to a researcher at Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine.
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| VS infection found in horse in south Texas
| Austin, Texas -- What is reported to be the nation's first case of vesicular stomatitis (VS) for 2009 was detected in a horse in Starr County, one of Texas' southernmost counties.
| | | Survey says processing plants a solution
| | Horse owners open to reopening of U.S. processing plants, according to survey. | | | OSU offers new equine CE
| | Three new courses are available on The Ohio State University's Web site. | | | ACVIM releases consensus statement on EHV-1
| Lakewood, Colo. -- The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) released a 12-page consensus statement on equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) as a guide to veterinarians in managing the disease.
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| Meconium impaction in foals: clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment
| | It's one of the most common causes of colic in the newborn foal. | | | New graduates face a brave new world
| Brace yourselves. Sometime this summer, coming to an area near you, will be the new graduate.
| | | Client taxonomy: common traits for many subspecies
| | It was during a visit to my friend Arnie's hospital that I learned of a fascinating new hobby that, strangely enough, is available only to veterinarians. | | | Causes, incidence, treatment of pulmonary and systemic fungal infections in horses
| | Pulmonary or systemic fungal infections in horses historically have resulted in a high mortality rate. | | | Tie-over bandage: a solution for wounds in difficult locations
| | The tie-over bandage is a simple, inexpensive, versatile bandage that has many applications in veterinary medicine. | |
| Dentistry case study: an unusual gingival lesion
| | This is the first article in a series of case presentations designed to address a variety of oral conditions and discuss the pathophysiology involved. | | | Reviewing causes, treatment of feline lymphadenopathy
| | Please review the various causes of abdominal lymphadenopathy in cats. | | | Refeeding starved horses: Don't kill with kindness
| Recovery from malnutrition, starvation takes time, patience.
| | | The new economic reality: First, get a grip on expenses
| Heads have been spinning for months over economic news. Expect the panic to end by July 4.
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| Cattle TB confirmed at west Texas dairy
| Austin, Texas -- Cattle tuberculosis was confirmed in a west Texas dairy that was placed under quarantine when some animals in the herd responded to a TB test conducted prior to a sale.
| | | Calif. antibiotics bill fails to move forward
| A California Senate bill that would have placed limits on antibiotic use in food animals has failed.
| | | International Aquaculture Conference coming to Norway
| Schaumburg, Ill. -- As demand for seafood continues to grow, so do diseases affecting farmed fish.
| | | Additional NAIS meetings planned
| Washington -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will host additional listening sessions regarding the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in California, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina and South Dakota.
| | | Flu scare could spur zoonotic research
| Investigators may never confirm the source of H1N1, but the outbreak lead to more research dollars.
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| | Dairy producers get new tool to reduce lameness
| A new software program has been developed that will help dairy farmers troubleshoot and reduce lameness in their herds.
| | | USDA commissions organic dairy study
| National Report -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to know more about organic dairy farming and whether it's as healthy for cows as it is for people.
| | | Study shows NAIS will cost more than $175 million annually
| Washington -- The cost of implementing a National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in the cattle sector is $175.9 million annually, which represents 91.5 percent of the total cost of the program, according to a study released by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
| | | USDA plans seven NAIS meetings nationwide
| Washington -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will hold a series of listening sessions on the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) this month.
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| Cattle TB confirmed at west Texas dairy
| Austin, Texas -- Cattle tuberculosis was confirmed in a west Texas dairy that was placed under quarantine when some animals in the herd responded to a TB test conducted prior to a sale.
| | | Calif. antibiotics bill fails to move forward
| A California Senate bill that would have placed limits on antibiotic use in food animals has failed.
| | | Additional NAIS meetings planned
| Washington -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will host additional listening sessions regarding the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in California, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina and South Dakota.
| | | Flu scare could spur zoonotic research
| Investigators may never confirm the source of H1N1, but the outbreak lead to more research dollars.
| | | Dairy producers get new tool to reduce lameness
| A new software program has been developed that will help dairy farmers troubleshoot and reduce lameness in their herds.
| | | USDA commissions organic dairy study
| National Report -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to know more about organic dairy farming and whether it's as healthy for cows as it is for people.
| | | Study shows NAIS will cost more than $175 million annually
| Washington -- The cost of implementing a National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in the cattle sector is $175.9 million annually, which represents 91.5 percent of the total cost of the program, according to a study released by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
| | | 'Swine' flu: Name change, pork prices and origin
| National Report -- The pleading of agriculture groups against using the term "swine flu" for the new multi-species strain of swine influenza got results. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced they would now refer to the pandemic-causing virus as influenza A/H1N1.
| | | Guidance document released for BSE rule
| Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a final guidance document April 30 about the substances prohibited for use in animal feed, relating to its new rule to protect against bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
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| OVMA calls for more veterinarian representation on Ohio livestock board
| Columbus, Ohio -- A ballot issue that would create a statewide board standardizing livestock housing is a step in the right direction, according to the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA).
| | | Cattle TB confirmed at west Texas dairy
| Austin, Texas -- Cattle tuberculosis was confirmed in a west Texas dairy that was placed under quarantine when some animals in the herd responded to a TB test conducted prior to a sale.
| | | Calif. antibiotics bill fails to move forward
| A California Senate bill that would have placed limits on antibiotic use in food animals has failed.
| | | CVMA watches new bill to limit importation of eggs in California
| Sacramento, Calif. -- As a result of Proposition 2, which bans gestational crates, veal crates and battery cages, the state Legislature is considering a new bill that would limit the import of eggs.
| | | International Aquaculture Conference coming to Norway
| Schaumburg, Ill. -- As demand for seafood continues to grow, so do diseases affecting farmed fish.
| | | Additional NAIS meetings planned
| Washington -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will host additional listening sessions regarding the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in California, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina and South Dakota.
| | | Flu scare could spur zoonotic research
| Investigators may never confirm the source of H1N1, but the outbreak lead to more research dollars.
| | | Dairy producers get new tool to reduce lameness
| A new software program has been developed that will help dairy farmers troubleshoot and reduce lameness in their herds.
| | | Fever ticks spread in Texas
| Fever ticks continue to spread in Texas despite a quarantine, officials report.
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| Louisiana lawmakers eye graduate tuition increases
| Baton Rouge, La. -- Tuition may be going up $1,500 a year at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine next year if state legislators have their way.
| | | Lawmaker calls for new Texas veterinary college
| Amarillo, Texas -- A Texas senator believes a new veterinary school, or a large-animal program, might be what it takes to increase the number of food-animal veterinarians in his state.
| | | Legislative watch for the veterinary profession
| | Simply roll over the map to view updates for each state. | | | Survey says processing plants a solution
| | Horse owners open to reopening of U.S. processing plants, according to survey. | | | CVMA watches new bill to limit importation of eggs in California
| Sacramento, Calif. -- As a result of Proposition 2, which bans gestational crates, veal crates and battery cages, the state Legislature is considering a new bill that would limit the import of eggs.
| | | More states sign on for uniformity in emergencies
| National Report -- North Dakota and Oklahoma are the latest to join a growing number of states that have passed laws to make things easier for veterinary volunteers during declared emergencies.
| | | Montana OKs equine slaughter plants
| Montana now allows horse-processing plants to be built within its borders, and a handful of other states soon may do likewise.
| | | Additional NAIS meetings planned
| Washington -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will host additional listening sessions regarding the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in California, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina and South Dakota.
| | | AVMA remains opposed to mandatory sterilization
| As more governments look to enforce mandatory sterilization, the AVMA is standing firm in its opposition to the programs.
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| Pedaling to a new past-time
| | When I was veterinary school, summer meant RAGBRAI, the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. While I never participated, I was in awe as legions of bicyclists made their way through Ames en route to a finish line on the state's eastern edge. There's even a veterinarian version of the famed race, which takes place during fall semester. | | | A day to remember
| | Yesterday was Cinco de Mayo, celebrating the end of the French occupation of Mexico in 1862. It also was a special day for my husband and me. We reached one year of wedded bliss. | | | Dumbfounding human behavior
| | At this time last year, shortly before I married, I could not imagine doing full-time emergency medicine. Even now, it seems like a daunting task. Last year, our local emergency clinic was looking for two full-time veterinarians and recruited heavily for local DVMs. At the time, I was new to the area. I had no intention of switching jobs so soon, despite the monetary benefits. | | | Dinner can wait
| | After arriving at the hospital and getting ready for the day, I noticed that my afternoon schedule was nearly blank. I had one appointment at the beginning and the end of the appointment block. I did not worry much; it was bound to get busier by mid-day with clients calling in requesting same-day appointments or emergencies. | | | A new addition
| | Today is day 12 of a cold I cannot kick. I have fondly renamed it the Smoketown Crud. When one staff member gets it, it seems to go around until the majority are affected. | | | Cold feet, untimely death
| | 4/2/08 - I found myself privileged to stay in bed, watching Matt Lauer and Meredith Viera. There was no alarm; this was my day off. Still, I had plenty to do, most of which required phone calls. I made my first call to the hospital, checking on my patients Pugsley and Elsa (the "misunderstood" dog from the previous night). | | | Mind over matter, and test results
| | The next morning started as all those before it, with my cell phone ringing to inform me it was time to get out of bed. The unwelcome sound is the single part of my day that I never look forward to, even if it could be signaling that this is the day my husband and I will become homeowners. | | | How about heartworms and raw hamburger?
| | 3/18/08 - While I was sleeping and my husband Mark was working on the other side of the county, a terribly tragic accident occurred early Tuesday morning. An SUV driven by a 23-year-old Lancaster County woman got on the highway (U.S. Route 30) on the wrong side. Unbeknownst to the passengers in the Honda Civic that was traveling the correct way on the highway, they were about to experience the last moments of their lives. | | | Waiting for water to boil
| | 03/04/2008 - When a couple thinks about marriage, certain topics usually come up before they commit their lives to one another. When will we have children? When will we buy a home? How will we deal with finances? | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Intervet/Schering-Plough launches new canine Lyme vaccine
| | National Report -- Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health just introduced Nobivac Lyme -- a vaccine specifically designed to provide protection by targeting two key outer-surface proteins involved in the transmission of canine Lyme disease, the company says. | | | Mutated DNA blamed for Golden Retriever neurological disorder
| Uppsala, Sweden -- A new study conducted by researchers from three international universities concluded that an inherited neurological disorder affecting Golden Retrievers is caused by a DNA mutation.
| | | ACVIM releases consensus statement on EHV-1
| Lakewood, Colo. -- The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) released a 12-page consensus statement on equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) as a guide to veterinarians in managing the disease.
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ASPCA: Inappropriate application of spot-on flea products poses greatest risk to cats
| New York -- Misuse of spot-on flea-and-tick control products poses the greatest risk to cats, according to ASPCA?s Animal Poison Control Center.
| | | Study warns veterinarians of Q fever risk
| | National Report — More than 20 percent of veterinarians tested in 2006 showed evidence of past infection with Coxiella burnetii, the causative organism of Q fever. | | | Flu scare could spur zoonotic research
| Investigators may never confirm the source of H1N1, but the outbreak lead to more research dollars.
| | | What you need to know regarding methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
| | Staphylococcus aureus is part of the normal flora of the skin, mucous membranes, urogential tract and alimentary tract of people. | | | Horse owners push lawmakers to relax dentistry regulations
| For nearly 20 years, equine dentistry has been considered a veterinary act in Oklahoma.
| | | Pet cancer update
| Veterinary oncologists are making strides in research, diagnostics and treatment choices.
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| Schering-Plough's HomeAgain releases Universal Worldchip
| | Kenilworth, N.J. - Schering-Plough HomeAgain LLC released its advanced ISO (134 kHz) microchip to all its customers in the United States. The introduction addresses recommendations from many major veterinary and animal welfare organizations. | | | Video game turns players into veterinarians
| | Edison, N.J. - 11/15/07 - Nintendo is the latest platform to enhance veterinary medicine education, allowing players - whether they're pet owners, kids or DVMs looking for more practice - to diagnose and treat animal medical cases. | |
| Dechra's muricin topical treatment for canines
| | Veterinarian-approved MURICINâ„¢ Ointment was launched by Dechra Veterinary Products to treat canine bacterial skin infections, including superficial pyroderma. | | | Fort Dodge's ProMeris for dogs to debut this fall
| | Overland Park, Kan. — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Fort Dodge's ProMerisâ„¢ for dogs, a low-volume, topical spot-on to control flea and tick infestations and prevent re-infestations on dogs and puppies 8 weeks and older. | | | Merial receives conditional license for first cancer vaccine
| | Duluth, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the first conditional license for a cancer therapeutic vaccine from Merial Ltd. | | | New products
| | The PetSafe Micro I.D.â„¢ Rescue Collar can be worn as an everyday dog or cat collar, but its built-in USB flash drive stores all of the pet's personal data. If the pet becomes lost, the flash drive can be plugged into any computer with a USB port to identify the pet. | | | Bayer's resQ identification system makes debut with universal reader
| | Shawnee Mission, Kan. — Bayer Animal Health launched resQ pet identification system, considered a safe and convenient ISO-compliant microchip system to help reunite pets with their owners, the company reports. | | | New products
| | Shawnee Mission, Kan. — The Food and Drug Administration approved two new topical products targeting fleas, heartworms and intestinal nematodes for both dogs and cats from Bayer Animal Health LLC. | | | Arthritis Tablets
| | Pet Health Solutions? introduces Joint MAX? Triple Strength, available in chewable tablets, soft chews and granules. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Olympics: A wet start for DVMs, equestrians
| | Veterinarians talk about the Beijing Olympic Games in DVM Newsmagazine interview. | | | Veterinary user fee reauthorization draws praise from industry group
| Washington - The Animal Health Institute (AHI) applauded Congress for its swift passage of the Animal Drug User Fee Amendments.
| | | Outbreak at New Orleans shelter leads to euthanasia of 170 animals
| New Orleans -- An outbreak that spread through an animal shelter in Louisiana led to the euthanasia of about 170 animals.
| | | Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine work will continue
| Gaithersburg, Md. - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended an agreement with a biopharmaceutical company to continue work developing vaccines to prevent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
| | | Police, shelter raise funds for veterinary services
| Albany, Ore. - The police department in Albany teamed up with the SafeHaven Humane Society to raise money to pay veterinarians for emergency services.
| | | Water bottles going to the dogs
| Sparta, Wis. - As legislators and environmentalists across the country try to figure out what to do about all the plastic water bottles ending up in landfills, a company is marketing bottled water for dogs.
| | | Alternative energy source blowing in the wind at Tufts
| North Grafton, Mass. - Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University will conduct a feasibility study later this year to determine whether winds blowing across the campus are strong enough to generate power, Dean Deborah Kochevar announced.
| | | Jockey Club poised to release equine welfare recommendations
| Saratoga Springs, N.Y. - The Jockey Club's Thoroughbred Safety Committee, formed in May to seek ways to improve the health and safety of racehorses, will announce its latest recommendations Aug. 17 at the club's annual Round Table at Gideon Putnam Resort.
| | | VCA reports revenue increase
| Los Angeles -- Despite the nation's lagging economy, a Los Angeles-based veterinary hospital chain is reporting a double-digit revenue increase for the second quarter.
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| AVMA urges congressional action
| | Washington - 5-5/2008 - As Public Service Recognition Week kicks off today, officials at the American Veterinary Medical Association called on Congress to unlock funds to help veterinary educators recruit and train DVMs for this sector. | |
| DVM, assistants serve small Belize community
| | Berrysville, ark. — What started as a vacation led an Arkansas veterinary clinic to set up operations temporarily in a rural Central American town, with staff members vowing to help improve the community's animal-control methods and veterinary care. | | | Tentative settlement reached in pet-food lawsuits
| | Camden, N.J. — Another chapter in the lengthy pet-food recall saga is drawing to a close with the reported settlement of more than 100 class-action lawsuits brought on behalf of pet owners in the United States and Canada. | | | Bonds issued to help state clinch federal lab
| | Topeka, Kan. — To demonstrate the state's commitment to housing a federal bio-security laboratory, the Kansas governor signed legislation to issue $105 million in bonds. | | | MVMA tries to work out kinks in chiropractic legislation
| | ST. Paul, Minn. — The state veterinary community is contesting a pending bill that would allow human chiropractors to work on pets without veterinary input, saying it would be one of the "loosest" such laws in the country if passed. | | | DVMs advised: Prepare for media questions on fees
| | Los Angeles — A television station investigative reporter used a hidden-camera approach to raise questions about the legitimacy of diagnoses and fees at several veterinary practices in the Los Angeles area. | | | Florida breaks ground for pathogen research lab
| | Gainesville, fla. — Construction is under way for the Pathogen Research Facility, slated to house the University of Florida's (UFL) new Emerging Pathogens Institute that aims to improve disease preparedness, prevention and treatment statewide. | | | New canine eye disease discovered at Iowa State
| | Ames, Iowa— A previously unknown eye disease that can cause canine blindness has been discovered and named at Iowa State University. | | | Texas A&M to construct cancer center
| | College Station, Texas — Texas A&M University's veterinary college received approval last month to build a veterinary imaging and cancer research center. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Tax breaks in the bailout bill
| | Talk about last-minute changes in tax laws that will affect veterinarians. | | | California's proposed tax on veterinary care draws fire
| | National Report — Veterinarians are protesting a state proposal to tax veterinary services in California. Hundreds of letters were sent to the California Veterinary Medical Association. Currently, only three other states tax veterinary services — Hawaii, New Mexico and South Dakota, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. | | | Financial crisis: little impact to practice sales, loans
| The economic downturn has had little effect so far on the buying and selling of veterinary practices.
| | | Bringing the past to life: 6 practices preserving veterinary heritage
| | When Sandusky, Ohio, veterinarian Dr. Michael E. Metroka commemorated his practice's 75th anniversary in February, he had reasons to believe it might be the nation's oldest that has operated continuously "within the same four walls." | | | An emerging occupational threat?
| | United Kingdom — Veterinarians' suicide rate is proportionally four times that of the general population and twice that of other health professionals, studies show.
Photo: Kristofer Dan-Bergman/Getty Images | | | Performing surgery on a camel — and helping one's fellow man
| | The sun was shining and, although January in Jordan can be surprisingly cold, the dry climate always seems to ease the winter bite. We were up bright and early as the desert sun shone brightly over the port of Aqaba, Jordan. The five us were about to have the farm call of our lives. | | | Weak medicine?
| | Washington — Dr. Michael Blackwell isn't ungrateful. But the $500,000 grants tied to the U.S. Senate's version of the Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act, passed in July, will do little to add seats to the University of Tennessee's (UT) veterinary program. Such funds fall short of expanding even one classroom, and neglect the public's need for more DVMs, the veterinary college dean explains. | | | Commentary: Gender gap is everyone's concern
| | Worcester, Mass. — In 1992, I graduated from veterinary school and began job hunting. I searched through journal ads and mailed out resumes. When I called one clinic to make sure they had received my resume, the clinic owner picked up the phone. What he said astounded me. | | | It's never too early to plan for ownership of a veterinary practice
| | When I speak to veterinary students or new graduates, the topic of an eventual practice purchase often comes up. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Reasons to exorcise the 'demon' in grain
| | The International League for the Protection of Horses (ILPH), based in Norfolk, England, has long dealt primarily with cases of neglected and starved horses, but now there is a newer issue facing this organization. | | | Assessing, treating refractory feline chronic gingivo-stomatitis
| | Feline chronic gingivo-stomatitis is a painful oral condition in cats that therapeutically has only responded predictably to surgical extraction of all premolars and molars. | | | New anticonvulsant drugs show promise in dogs, cats
| | Q: Please review management of refractory seizure activity in dogs and cats. | | | Diagnostic Imaging: Skin mass or pulmonary nodule
| | Thoracic radiographs for metastatic disease are part of every day practice. A diagnosis of pulmonary nodules has an important effect on treatment decisions, and some radiographs are difficult to interpret. | | | Epidemic down under
| | Gainesville, Fla. — As government restrictions ease in Australia following a massive outbreak of equine influenza last August, officials are still investigating the cause of the outbreak. |
| | New anticonvulsant drugs show promise in dogs, cats
| | Dr. C.W. Dewey gave an excellent lecture at the 2007 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum on ?Recent and Upcoming Developments with the New Anticonvulsant Drugs.? | | | Tick-borne diseases march into all 50 states, survey says
| | Orlando, Fla — A new survey shows that tick populations are not only increasing in number but tick-borne diseases are showing up in every state in the country. | | | Ultrasound of arterial and venous thrombosis
| | Thrombosis is a complication of many diseases in veterinary medicine. | | | Strangles: Fighting an age-old disease
| | It was described in veterinary literature as far back as 1251, more than 750 years ago, yet it remains one of the most commonly diagnosed infectious diseases in horses worldwide. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| ASPCA: Inappropriate application of spot-on flea products poses greatest risk to cats
| New York -- Misuse of spot-on flea-and-tick control products poses the greatest risk to cats, according to ASPCA?s Animal Poison Control Center.
| | | The winner's circle
| Veterinarian's horse beats 50-1 odds to win this year's Kentucky Derby — then nearly repeats the performance at the Preakness.
| | | DVM auctions spay/neuter surgeries on eBay
| You can find anything on Ebay - even veterinary services.
| | | AAFP releases senior-care guidelines on May 29
| | National Report — New Senior Care Guidelines, just released by the American Association of Feline Practitioners, address complex disease management, pre-emptive testing, nutrition and a host of other areas to help practitioners when treating senior care. | | | Tight job market for new veterinary graduates
| Veterinary graduates are finding a tighter job market this year than in the past.
| | | Klausner, former AMC leader, joins Banfield
| | Portland, Ore. — Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, former CEO and president of New York City's Animal Medical Center, accepted a position with Banfield. | | | Nashville veterinary practice goes green in more ways than one
| | Nashville, Tenn. — Owners of the recently opened Belmont Animal Hospital like to say that the "recycled" their building. | | | 2009 Triennial Report Web viewer, Part 2
| | DVM Newsmagazine's Triennial Report/Survey was published in conjunction with the magazine's 2009 State of the Profession news coverage. This is the second of a three-part Web presentation of more than 90 data tables taken from surveys conducted in late 2008-early 2009 by Advanstar Research Services and DVM Newsmagazine. | | | 2009 Triennial Report Web viewer, Part 1
| | This is the first of a three-part Web presentation of more than 90 data tables by Advanstar Research Services and DVM Newsmagazine. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| USDA grants conditional license to Intervet/Schering-Plough for new canine influenza vaccine
| Roseland, N.J. -- Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health introduces the first vaccine against canine influenza virus (CIV). The vaccine was granted a conditional product license by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on May 27.
| | | Couple pleads guilty to role in 2007 pet food recall
| The owners of a pet-food company implicated in the 2007 recall that is estimated to have killed 4,000 pets pleaded guilty to some of the charges leveled against them.
| | | FDA halts Illinois pet-food firm's shipments
| Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered Illinois-based Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Co. to cease distribution after the agency determined the company was not in compliance with various food processing rules.
| | | MU study shows promise for early detection of OA in dogs
| Columbia, Mo. -- In a study that could have applications in human medicine as well, researchers at the University of Missouri are studying potential biomarkers in dogs that could lead to early diagnosis of osteoarthritis, helping identify patients at higher risk for the disease.
| | | Mutated DNA blamed for Golden Retriever neurological disorder
| Uppsala, Sweden -- A new study conducted by researchers from three international universities concluded that an inherited neurological disorder affecting Golden Retrievers is caused by a DNA mutation.
| | | Pets take flight on Southwest
| National Report -- Southwest Airlines is making the sky friendlier to more species, allowing small dogs and cats to fly in plane cabins with their owners.
| | | Philly shelter closures caused by 'strep zoo'
| Philadelphia -- An outbreak that killed six dogs, resulting in the quarantine of two Pennsylvania SPCA shelters and a hospital, has been attributed to 'strep zoo,' a bacterial infection.
| | | FDA approves Pfizer's Palladia to treat mast-cell tumors in dogs
| Rockville, Md. -- Pfizer's Palladia (Toceranib phosphate) received approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug is the first one developed specifically for the treatment of cancer in dogs, the FDA reported today.
| | | Unknown illness closes two Philadelphia shelters; canine influenza suspected
| Philadelphia -- Isolated cases of severe canine illness resulting in six deaths closed two shelters and a hospital run by the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA).
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| USDA grants conditional license to Intervet/Schering-Plough for new canine influenza vaccine
| Roseland, N.J. -- Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health introduces the first vaccine against canine influenza virus (CIV). The vaccine was granted a conditional product license by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on May 27.
| | | Couple pleads guilty to role in 2007 pet food recall
| The owners of a pet-food company implicated in the 2007 recall that is estimated to have killed 4,000 pets pleaded guilty to some of the charges leveled against them.
| | | FDA halts Illinois pet-food firm's shipments
| Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered Illinois-based Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Co. to cease distribution after the agency determined the company was not in compliance with various food processing rules.
| | | MU study shows promise for early detection of OA in dogs
| Columbia, Mo. -- In a study that could have applications in human medicine as well, researchers at the University of Missouri are studying potential biomarkers in dogs that could lead to early diagnosis of osteoarthritis, helping identify patients at higher risk for the disease.
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| Mutated DNA blamed for Golden Retriever neurological disorder
| Uppsala, Sweden -- A new study conducted by researchers from three international universities concluded that an inherited neurological disorder affecting Golden Retrievers is caused by a DNA mutation.
| | | Pets take flight on Southwest
| National Report -- Southwest Airlines is making the sky friendlier to more species, allowing small dogs and cats to fly in plane cabins with their owners.
| | | Philly shelter closures caused by 'strep zoo'
| Philadelphia -- An outbreak that killed six dogs, resulting in the quarantine of two Pennsylvania SPCA shelters and a hospital, has been attributed to 'strep zoo,' a bacterial infection.
| | | FDA approves Pfizer's Palladia to treat mast-cell tumors in dogs
| Rockville, Md. -- Pfizer's Palladia (Toceranib phosphate) received approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug is the first one developed specifically for the treatment of cancer in dogs, the FDA reported today.
| | | Unknown illness closes two Philadelphia shelters; canine influenza suspected
| Philadelphia -- Isolated cases of severe canine illness resulting in six deaths closed two shelters and a hospital run by the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA).
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| A map of consumer complaints filed with state agencies
| | Data compiled by DVM Newsmagazine editors | | | Editor's blog: A second salvo on state boards
| | I am absolutely convinced that veterinarians will be faced with more intrusive government rules and regulations than ever before. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's going to get worse. | | | The cross hairs of complaints
| | Sacramento, Calif. — Invite Dr. Wade Himes to shed light on the inner-workings of state regulatory agencies and he pauses, then laughs and asks, "Do you want me to lose my license?" | | | Exclusive DVM Survey: Client demand fuels spike in complaints to state boards
| | National Report — When a medical case goes bad, consumers are more likely to complain to state boards than in years past, veterinarians report. | | | Here come the reporters: What are you going to say?
| | It started as a payment issue — something common and relatively minor — but by the time it ended the board-certified veterinary surgeon felt so much heat from the media he closed his practice and left town. | | | Defending a state-board action has far-reaching costs
| | Are you facing a state-board inquiry? Think you can handle it alone? | | | Ultimate authority
| | Boston — It's a surprise when Alan Van Tassel comes to visit. He drops by unannounced during business hours, makes a quick introduction and starts poring over a seven-point inspection checklist. | | | Is your communication readiness at DEFCON 1?
| | In calming an irate client, remember your tone and goal. Keep your tone normal when talking to the client and your body relaxed. Always remember that your goal should be to listen to their needs and try to meet them when appropriate. | | | Complaint filing, free; notification, 41 cents; impact, immeasurable
| | National Report — A veterinarian seeking to protect his or her reputation and practice may be forced to battle an unlikely nemesis — the mailman. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| AAEP offers 3-day CE program on ophthalmology
| Raleigh, N.C. -- The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is adding a second "Focus" continuing-education session this year, offering two days of lectures and a day of laboratories on equine ophthalmology in October.
| | | Changes coming to imported-horse quarantine facilities
| Washington -- Starting Aug. 3, imported horses can be quarantined in permanent, privately owned facilities.
| | | MAF sponsors favorite vet essay contest
| Denver -- For the third year in a row, Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) is setting out to find America's "best" veterinarian.
| | | USDA settles suit, opens access to animal-research reports
| Washington -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) again will provide access to annual reports for facilities conducting animal research.
| | | California prepares to send out IOUs
| Sacramento, Calif. -- California employees, including veterinarians employed by the state, already are being forced to take three days of unpaid leave each month, and the University of California-Davis is trying to figure out how to absorb a $2.1 million state funding cut. Now, businesses and organizations that receive state funding, including social programs like animal shelters, can expect their state funds to come in the form of IOUs.
| | | Veterinarian is top amateur in cross-country bicycle race
| Annapolis, Md. -- A 60-year-old Wisconsin relief veterinarian finished first in his category and fourth overall in the 28th Ride Across America, a 3,021-mile coast-to-coast bicycle race.
| | | Missouri scientists turn fibroblasts into stem cells
| Columbia, Mo. -- Scientists at the University of Missouri say they found a way to convert regular cells from a pig's connective tissue -- called fibroblasts -- into stem cells, with no cloning involved.
| | | CEM probe passes 6-month mark, involves 48 states
| National Report -- Federal and state veterinary investigators continue to look for the source of an outbreak of contagious equine metritis (CEM) that began more than six months ago in Kentucky and now involves horses in 48 states.
| | | U.S. Congress introduces legislation calling for grants, fellowships to aid veterinary education
| Bill targets shortage of veterinarians in public health, underserved areas.
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