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AAEP offers 3-day CE program on ophthalmology

July 4, 2009

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.

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Changes coming to imported-horse quarantine facilities

July 3, 2009

Washington -- Starting Aug. 3, imported horses can be quarantined in permanent, privately owned facilities.

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MAF sponsors favorite vet essay contest

July 3, 2009

Denver -- For the third year in a row, Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) is setting out to find America's "best" veterinarian.

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USDA settles suit, opens access to animal-research reports

July 2, 2009

Washington -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) again will provide access to annual reports for facilities conducting animal research.

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California prepares to send out IOUs

July 2, 2009

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.

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CEM probe passes 6-month mark, involves 48 states

July 1, 2009

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.

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Missouri scientists turn fibroblasts into stem cells

July 1, 2009

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.

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Veterinarian is top amateur in cross-country bicycle race

July 1, 2009

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.

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U.S. Congress introduces legislation calling for grants, fellowships to aid veterinary education

June 30, 2009

Bill targets shortage of veterinarians in public health, underserved areas.

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