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| AABP names new officers, sets goals
| The AABP named its officers for the upcoming year at its 42nd annual conference in Omaha.
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| | 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. | |  MORE ARTICLES
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| Horse organizations endorse new equine welfare code
| National Report -- Six major equine organizations have endorsed a new equine welfare code, according to the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).
| | | AAEP to host 12th resort symposium in Costa Rica
| 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.
| | | Racehorse health is AAEP's 'Ask the Vet' topic for November
| 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.
| | | Laminitis should be top research concern, say AAEP members
| | New survey highlights veterinarians' top concerns. | | | Florida DVM is AAEP's 2010 vice-president
| | Dr. John Mitchell will be installed at the group's 55th annual convention Dec. 5-9 in Las Vegas. | | | National lab standards set for racehorse drug tests
| Lexington, Ky. -- The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) board of directors approved new national laboratory standards for racehorse drug testing and created an accreditation program for laboratories, along with an independent Equine Quality Assurance Program to provide third-party examination of testing labs.
| | | 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 '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.
| | | 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.
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| Competition looms, but so do opportunities
| | 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. | | | Search committee formed to find new AAHA leader
| Lakewood, Colo. -- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has begun its search to replace long-time Executive Director Dr. John Albers, who will step down from the position Dec. 31 after 23 years.
| | | Universal microchip lookup tool available to find lost pets
| Lakewood, Colo. -- For the first time, a new Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool is available to help veterinary hospitals and shelters reunite lost pets with owners by checking participating pet-recovery services' registries.
| | | Albers to step down as AAHA leader at year's end
| Denver -- After 23 years as leader of AAHA, Dr. John Albers announced today that he will resign his position as executive director effective Dec. 31.
| | | 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.
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One Health Commission Summit set for tomorrow in D.C.
| 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.
| | | AVMA Web site answers H1N1 questions for veterinarians, pet owners
| 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.
| | | AVMA unveils revamped online education portal
| Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association will reintroduce its enhanced online continuing-education Web site next month.
| | | New director takes helm of AVMA Scientific Activities Division
| Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has a new director of the Scientific Activities Division.
| | | AVMF, Pfizer offer new scholarship program
| Schaumberg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) and Pfizer Animal Health are partnering to offer a new annual scholarship program that will dole out $2 million to veterinary students by 2012.
| | | Cats more likely to have rabies than dogs
| The number of rabies-infected cats was almost four times that of dogs in 2008.
| | | AVMA reinstates travel stipends for House of Delegates
| The AVMA is dipping into its reserves to fund travel expenses for next year's HOD sessions.
| | | AVMA cuts funding to VLE program; students ante up funds in support of leadership training
| Seattle -- The Student American Veterinary Medication Association (SAVMA) ponied up $25,000 from its reserves to help fund the 2010 Veterinary Leadership Experience (VLE). The next day, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) cut $300,000 in VLE funding for the next four years.
| | | Mahr appointed to lead One Health Commission
| Schaumburg, Ill. --Dr. Roger Mahr, former American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA) president, has been named chief executive officer of the One Health Commission.
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| FDA approves first human insulin for veterinary use
| St. Joseph, Mo. -- The Food and Drug Administration recently approved Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica's PROZINC? (protamine zinc recombinant human insulin) for veterinary use.
| | | Coughing? Wheezing? You work in a barn, says vet school
| North Grafton, Mass. -- Results of a survey out of Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine has uncovered some dirt about barn workers: namely, that organic and inorganic dust in the barn may be leading to respiratory problems in the more than 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry.
| | | Swine vets asked to report H1N1 suspicions to state officials
| National Report -- The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) is asking veterinarians to reach out to state health officials first if they suspect an H1N1 outbreak in a swine herd.
| | | Three more cities approve declaw bans
| California -- Three more California cities officially have banned declawing, bringing the grand total to six cities making some kind of move against the practice.
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The third cat to have a confirmed case of H1N1 has died.
| | | New study considers limits on human genes, cells in animals
| 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.
| | | One Health Commission Summit set for tomorrow in D.C.
| 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.
| | | Utah cat tests positive for H1N1 flu
| It's believed to be the second confirmed case in a cat, and its owners had the virus.
| | | Horse organizations endorse new equine welfare code
| National Report -- Six major equine organizations have endorsed a new equine welfare code, according to the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).
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| Exploring cost of education, generational differences
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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. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Coughing? Wheezing? You work in a barn, says vet school
| 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.
| | | Equine doctor makes a difference without leaving home
| | Dr. Richard Markell donates time to therapeutic riding program. | | | Horse organizations endorse new equine welfare code
| National Report -- Six major equine organizations have endorsed a new equine welfare code, according to the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).
| | | Complete horse genome sequence unveiled
| | The genetic sequence of the domestic horse has been completed. | | | Kentucky lifts ban on horses from Indiana race facility
| 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.
| | | AAEP to host 12th resort symposium in Costa Rica
| 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.
| | | Racehorse health is AAEP's 'Ask the Vet' topic for November
| 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.
| | | Economy hurts horse racing in Kentucky
| 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.
| | | Survey hunts future answers to today's problems in equine industry
| 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.
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| Take the tough steps needed to work, live with less
| | The watchword in this recession is less. Clients spend less, and our bottom line takes a nosedive. We clearly need to provide for ourselves and our staff by lowering expenses. | | | Enough to make a vet blush
| | A dog boarded at the clinic appeared to become ill and coughed up something that brought everyone running and caused the ladies to blush. It was a red thong panty. | | | When all else fails to save the world, call a veterinarian
| | Recently, during a routine office call, I mentioned to Mr. and Mrs. Panic that their cat might have worms. | | | Bargaining: It takes two to play
| | Defining the word "bargain." When we bargain for goods, we use caution to avoid being cheated, so we should be careful not to cheat others in doing business as veterinarians. | | | Anemias: Look out for vector-borne diseases
| | A review of anemias in cats, based on a lecture by Dr. Kristy Dowers, "Causes of feline anemia: old and new" at the 2009 ACVIM Forum. | | | The traveling trophy
| | A walrus bone, the baculum, mounted on a plaque became a traveling trophy for the winner of the annual Illinois-Purdue softball game. When it was stolen, the effort to get it back led to a life-changing adventure. | | | The old man and the tree
| | It was closing time when the phone rang. The voice on the other end sounded liked the oldest living human. His prize heifer was down in a difficult delivery. So I headed out on what turned out to be a harrowing, after-dark chase in a 1977 sky-blue pickup truck. | | | The veterinary practice manager's role increases during hard times
| | Every practice, whatever its size, needs a strong, reliable manager to oversee associates and staff. Once trained, he or she should have a relatively free hand to deal with all management problems as they arise. | |
| Veterinarian roulette: It's usually played at 3 a.m.
| | Some clients seem to go through the Yellow Pages looking for a veterinarian who will answer the phone at 3 a.m. to handle or discuss a problem that easily could have waited for daylight. That's how you play the game of veterinarian roulette. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Coughing? Wheezing? You work in a barn, says vet school
| 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.
| | | Ohio voters approve creation of new livestock board
| Livestock housing standards in Ohio now will be set by a Livestock Care Standards Board.
| | | Calif. outlaws tail docking of cattle, horses
| Sacramento, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law a bill making cattle and horse tail docking illegal in California.
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| | H1N1 found in Minnesota pigs, Oregon ferret
| 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.
| | | AABP names new officers, sets goals
| The AABP named its officers for the upcoming year at its 42nd annual conference in Omaha.
| | | Michigan lawmakers pass farm-animal welfare bill
| | New housing requirements for swine, veal calves and poultry were adopted in Michigan after a last-minute push by the Humane Society of the United States. | | | Fear over H1N1 detection brings down swine disease samples
| National Report -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, concerned about a perceived drop in swine disease samples from pork producers, is urging veterinarians to continue monitoring herds for a variety of diseases, including the H1N1 influenza virus.
| | | Human H1N1 vaccines are on their way
| Veterinarians may want to get in line early to receive the H1N1 vaccines recently approved by FDA.
| | | FDA opens Reportable Food Registry electronic portal
| Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened the new Reportable Food Registry (RFR), an electronic portal that food-industry officials are now required to use to alert the FDA when they have reason to believe their products might sicken or kill humans or animals.
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| WHO says H1N1 virus could mutate, warns vigilance in watching for symptoms
| 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.
| | | Virtual cow gives students new virtual learning tool
| 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.
| | | Colorado State veterinarians fit calf with two prosthetic legs
| Fort Collins, Colo. -- A 15-member veterinary surgical team at Colorado State University (CSU) recently fit two artificial limbs on yearling calf.
| | | H1N1 found in Minnesota pigs, Oregon ferret
| 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.
| | | Michigan lawmakers pass farm-animal welfare bill
| | New housing requirements for swine, veal calves and poultry were adopted in Michigan after a last-minute push by the Humane Society of the United States. | | | Fear over H1N1 detection brings down swine disease samples
| National Report -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, concerned about a perceived drop in swine disease samples from pork producers, is urging veterinarians to continue monitoring herds for a variety of diseases, including the H1N1 influenza virus.
| | | Human H1N1 vaccines are on their way
| Veterinarians may want to get in line early to receive the H1N1 vaccines recently approved by FDA.
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Veterinary, human-medicine researchers working on H1N1 diagnostic tools
| Manhattan, Kan. -- Two Kansas State professors and one from Iowa State University are collaborating with a scientist at the New York State Department of Health (NYDH) on diagnostic and intervention tools for the H1N1 virus.
| | | Senate votes to cut funding for animal ID program in half
| Washington -- The Senate voted this week to slash funding for the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) developed by the Department of Agriculture as a means of protecting the nation's food supply.
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| Coughing? Wheezing? You work in a barn, says vet school
| North Grafton, Mass. -- Results of a survey out of Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine has uncovered some dirt about barn workers: namely, that organic and inorganic dust in the barn may be leading to respiratory problems in the more than 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry.
| | | Swine vets asked to report H1N1 suspicions to state officials
| 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.
| | | WHO says H1N1 virus could mutate, warns vigilance in watching for symptoms
| 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.
| | | Virtual cow gives students new virtual learning tool
| 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.
| | | Colorado State veterinarians fit calf with two prosthetic legs
| Fort Collins, Colo. -- A 15-member veterinary surgical team at Colorado State University (CSU) recently fit two artificial limbs on yearling calf.
| | | Ohio voters approve creation of new livestock board
| Livestock housing standards in Ohio now will be set by a Livestock Care Standards Board.
| | | Animal welfare: When emotion and science collide
| | When it comes to animal welfare, is it too late for diplomacy or have the battle lines already been drawn? The Humane Society of the United States and the American Veterinary Medical Association have differing approaches and agendas about livestock housing. | | | Calif. outlaws tail docking of cattle, horses
| Sacramento, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law a bill making cattle and horse tail docking illegal in California.
| | | H1N1 found in Minnesota pigs, Oregon ferret
| 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.
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| Three more cities approve declaw bans
| California -- Three more California cities officially have banned declawing, bringing the grand total to six cities making some kind of move against the practice.
| | | Calif. outlaws tail docking of cattle, horses
| Sacramento, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law a bill making cattle and horse tail docking illegal in California.
| | | Schwarzenegger vetoes two animal welfare bills
| Sacramento, Calif. -- Bipartisan support in the California Legislature was not enough to save two animal-welfare laws from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's veto.
| | | Big Easy considers mandatory spay/neuter bill
| New Orleans -- Another municipal mandatory spay/neuter and breeding-restriction ordinance is under consideration, this time in New Orleans.
| | | VSIA addresses veterinary service shortage
| Washington -- The Veterinary Services Investment Act (VSIA), which will establish grants to confront veterinary-service shortages, was introduced by U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and John Thune (R-S.D.).
| | | Santa Monica eyes declaw ban ahead of new state rule
| Santa Monica has joined San Francisco in trying to limit declawing before a new state law takes effect Jan. 1.
| | | New Pa. law allows only DVMs to perform cosmetic surgeries, other procedures
| | Harrisburg, Pa. -- Gov. Edward Rendell yesterday signed into law a measure permitting only veterinarians to perform ear cropping and tail docking of dogs at least 5 days old, plus devocalization procedures, cesarean deliveries and declawing of cats at least 5 days old.
The new anti-cruelty law is an amendment to HB 2525, enacted last October, that established space and facility requirements for cages, exercise and mandatory semi-annual veterinary examinations for dogs housed in commercial breeding kennels. It also outlawed the euthanization of dogs by anyone other than a veterinarian. The law and the new amendment were sponsored by State Rep. Thomas Caltagirone in response to a publicized case of two brothers who killed 80 dogs at their breeding facility instead of making improvements ordered by a state health inspector. | | | Ill. to offer $20k to large-animal vet students
| Illinois is one of the newest states offering student loan assistance with a new $20k annual offer.
| | | N.C. lawmakers put the squeeze on reptile owners
| Snakes that squeeze and venomous reptiles must now be kept under lock and key in North Carolina.
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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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| DVM News Poll: Welfare or Warfare?
| | From positions on ear-cropping to sow housing, animal-welfare questions are capturing consumer headlines. DVM Newsmagazine asked veterinarians to share their opinions on these issues. | | | CVC Live: Student debt and the economies of practice
| | Dr. Michael Andrews participated in the DVM Newsmakers Summit at CVC in San Diego, and afterward shared these insights into the financial realities veterinarians face. | | | Growth of exotics climbs along with illegal importation problem
| | The growth of the exotic pets industry brings with it some problems, including illegal imports which raise health concerns. | | | Competition looms, but so do opportunities
| | 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. | | | Health coverage goes to the dogs
| | Cats represent only 10 percent of insured pets in America. | | |
AAHA readies for consumer advertising push on Animal Planet in 2010
| Denver -- The American Animal Hospital Association plans to kick off a $1 million, eight-month consumer advertising campaign on Animal Planet in January.
| | | Pampered pets: Owners aren't likely to switch brands to save money
| | Market data shows consumer spending on pet products holds steady compared to other key categories. | | | One Health: A year in review, looking ahead
| | One Health Commission awaits National Academies study to help set agenda. | | | Banfield chief sees slow recovery for animal-health market
| | John Payne, president and CEO of Banfield, The Pet Hospital, thinks the worst is behind but doesn't foresee a dramatic or fast recovery for the animal-health market. He addressed about 100 leaders in the veterinary medical market at the 2009 Pet Health Care Industry Summit in Portland, Ore. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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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. | | |
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| | Pet Health Solutions? introduces Joint MAX? Triple Strength, available in chewable tablets, soft chews and granules. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| 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. | | | Tax breaks in the bailout bill
| | Talk about last-minute changes in tax laws that will affect veterinarians. | | | 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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| Banfield discontinues cosmetic ear cropping, tail docking
| Portland, Ore. -- Banfield, The Pet Hospital will discontinue ear cropping and tail docking surgeries, the company reports today.
| | | Gene therapy shows promise in treating glycogen-storage disease
| | Gainesville, Fla. — Veterinarians and physicians from the University of Florida's Glycogen Storage Disease Program believe they have successfully used gene therapy to treat a dog born with glycogen-storage disease. | |
| 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. | | | 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. | | | 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.? | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Arizona hospital puts clients first
| | Ross Lirtzman, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, wanted to make a statement with his new specialty practice in Scottsdale, Ariz. Everything was taken into account to make clients and patients feel relaxed, much like in a modern human doctor's office or hospital. | | | California online reporting of controlled substances begins Nov. 1
| 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.
| | | Spice derivative could prove useful in feline cancer therapy
| Fort Collins, Colo. -- Could your kitchen hold the cure to feline cancer? Possibly.
| | | Consistent practice standards vital
| Veterinary practices that maintain a consistent standard of care stand the best chance of surviving in today's economic climate.
| | | Veterinarians aren't wallowing in recession
| Eighty percent of small-animal veterinary clinics are continuing to grow, despite the economic climate.
| | | Spice derivative could prove useful in feline cancer therapy
| Fort Collins, Colo. -- Could your kitchen hold the cure to feline cancer? Possibly.
| | | Understand the anatomy of state board investigations
| Dissecting a state-board investigation can go a long way to easing fear and stress.
| | | CVC Kansas City posts solid attendance, new programs debut
| Kansas City -- According to preliminary estimates, more than 6,000 attendees converged on CVC Kansas City this weekend.
| | | An ounce of motivation and a pound of cure
| Kansas City -- Popular pet-book author, columnist and TV personality Dr. Marty Becker urged veterinarians at CVC Kansas City to rekindle their love with the profession and the animals they have taken an oath to heal.
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| Three more cities approve declaw bans
| California -- Three more California cities officially have banned declawing, bringing the grand total to six cities making some kind of move against the practice.
| | | Utah cat tests positive for H1N1 flu
| It's believed to be the second confirmed case in a cat, and its owners had the virus.
| | | Calif. cities rush to ban cat declawing
| 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.
| | | PetSmart recalls beef hoof chews
| 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.
| | | FDA issues alert about veterinary insulin medication
| 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.
| | | Wysong recalls more dry dog food exposed to moisture
| 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.
| | | Oklahoma City to donate cadavers to vet school
| 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.
| | | Researchers to study benefits of fostering shelter dogs
| Do foster pet parents derive the same health benefits as pet owners?
| | | Novartis donating parasite protection to 1,100 service dogs
| 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.
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| Three more cities approve declaw bans
| California -- Three more California cities officially have banned declawing, bringing the grand total to six cities making some kind of move against the practice.
| | | Utah cat tests positive for H1N1 flu
| It's believed to be the second confirmed case in a cat, and its owners had the virus.
| | | Calif. cities rush to ban cat declawing
| 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.
| | | PetSmart recalls beef hoof chews
| 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.
| | | FDA issues alert about veterinary insulin medication
| 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.
| | | Wysong recalls more dry dog food exposed to moisture
| 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.
| | | Oklahoma City to donate cadavers to vet school
| 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.
| | | Researchers to study benefits of fostering shelter dogs
| Do foster pet parents derive the same health benefits as pet owners?
| | | Novartis donating parasite protection to 1,100 service dogs
| 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.
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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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| FDA approves first human insulin for veterinary use
| St. Joseph, Mo. -- The Food and Drug Administration recently approved Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica's PROZINC? (protamine zinc recombinant human insulin) for veterinary use.
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| | Coughing? Wheezing? You work in a barn, says vet school
| North Grafton, Mass. -- Results of a survey out of Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine has uncovered some dirt about barn workers: namely, that organic and inorganic dust in the barn may be leading to respiratory problems in the more than 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry.
| | | Swine vets asked to report H1N1 suspicions to state officials
| National Report -- The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) is asking veterinarians to reach out to state health officials first if they suspect an H1N1 outbreak in a swine herd.
| | | Three more cities approve declaw bans
| California -- Three more California cities officially have banned declawing, bringing the grand total to six cities making some kind of move against the practice.
| | | H1N1-infected cat dies in Oregon
| The third cat to have a confirmed case of H1N1 has died.
| | | New study considers limits on human genes, cells in animals
| 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.
| | | One Health Commission Summit set for tomorrow in D.C.
| 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.
| | | Utah cat tests positive for H1N1 flu
| It's believed to be the second confirmed case in a cat, and its owners had the virus.
| | | Horse organizations endorse new equine welfare code
| National Report -- Six major equine organizations have endorsed a new equine welfare code, according to the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).
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