http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Article/list/204 Comprehensive coverage of the veterinary medical market for veterinarians in private practice. Topic areas include detailed coverage of associations like the American Veterinary Medical Association, AVMA, American Animal Hospital Association, Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, companion animal health issues, canine diseases, feline health problems, cat medicine, dog medicine, regulatory medicine, insurance, trends in business, financial management, general veterinary news, and animal health products ans services. 2010-02-09T20:55:45Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/New-volunteers-sought-for-two-new-AVMA-groups/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655983?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) now is seeking volunteers to fill positions on two new groups. 2010-02-09T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/072010/655983null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/CSU-taps-companies-to-collaborate-on-liposome-targ/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655981?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Fort Collins, Colo. ?- Colorado State University is looking to build new cancer therapeutics from its liposome-targeting technology. The university and NeoTREX (a division of CSU Ventures) inked an exclusive option agreement with Joveis, Inc. of Napa, Calif. for the development of these therapeutics. 2010-02-08T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/072010/655981null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pet-food-poisoning-perpetrators-receive-probation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655982?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Kansas City, Mo. -- A judge Feb. 4 sentenced two owners of a pet-food company implicated in the 2007 recall that is estimated to have killed about 4,000 pets to three years' probation and levied fines of $25,000 on the company and $5,000 for each of the owners. 2010-02-08T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/072010/655982null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AVMA-supports-push-to-increase-zoo-and-wildlife-ve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655684?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Washington -- New federal legislation aimed at increasing the number of zoo and wildlife veterinarians has gained the support of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 2010-02-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/655684null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Puppy-mill-laws-still-showing-up-on-state-agendas/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655683?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 National report -- Wisconsin and New Hampshire lawmakers signed on to curtail unscrupulous commercial dog breeders -- a trend that racked up some 90 pieces of legislation in 33 states last year alone. 2010-02-06T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/655683null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Next-round-of-animal-welfare-reform-hits-Midwest/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655682?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 National report -- Animal welfare was predicted to be one of the hot spots of veterinary medicine in 2010, and state legislators already are proving the prediction to be true. 2010-02-05T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/655682null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/USDA-announces-new-plan-for-disease-surveillance/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655680?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 States would be given more flexibility. 2010-02-05T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/655680/DVM_veterinarynews_beef_recall_flash.l_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Canadian-equine-owners-must-start-recording-horse-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655527?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Nepean, Ontario, Canada -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has advised that, as of Jan. 31, equine owners who plan to sell their horses either directly or indirectly to Canadian meat processors should record all vaccines and medications given to the horses as well as any illnesses. 2010-02-04T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/655527null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Ohio-veterinary-association-neutral-on-livestock-h/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655526?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Columbus, Ohio -- The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association has urged caution against rushing to judgement about a possible ballot measure to debate animal welfare standards until more information about the state's livestock housing becomes available. 2010-02-04T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/655526null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Labrador-Retriever-voted-as-Americas-favorite-bree/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655301?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Raleigh, N.C. --With almost two decades in the American Kennel Club's top spot, the Labrador Retriever has once again clinched the title of most popular purebred dog in America. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/655301null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Veterinary-school-loan-repayments-considered-in-Wi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654902?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Madison, Wis. -- A new bill that would repay up to $50,000 in veterinary school loans for new Wisconsin food-animal practitioners is receiving a public hearing next week in front of the Wisconsin Senate's Committee on Agriculture and Higher Education. 2010-02-02T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654902null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/The-analgesic-triad-Managing-patient-pain-from-ora/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653793?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Veterinary patients with chronic oral disease requiring oral surgery benefit tremendously from what I call the analgesic triad: continuous rate infusions (CRIs), physiologically targeted post-operative analgesics and regional nerve blocks. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/653793null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/DVMs-ready-for-World-Equestrian-Games/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654769?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 For the first time in the spectacle's nearly 30-year history, the games will leave the comfortable confines of Europe and come stateside. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654769null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Idiot-proof-Is-technology-making-us--less-smart/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654765?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 I realized that humanity probably really is getting dumber and the reason may be the very technology that promised to improve our lives. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654765null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/BCVMA-cites-mounting-financial-troubles-as-legal-b/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654796?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 A record-length court battle based on allegations of discrimination cost the British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association millions of dollars to defend, and now members are pledging to raise another $400,000 through a membership fee levy 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654796null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/UGA-seeks-definition-of-medical-waste/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654770?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 State environmental agency mulls possible fine for University of Georgia over medical waste regulations 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654770null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/A-simple-way-to-obtain-a-bite-registration/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653794?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 A bite registration can be a valuable part of orthodontic planning for patients with a rostral crossbite. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/653794null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Is-patience-still-a-virtue/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655940?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 When you're stuck in line and think you're suffering serious frustration, just think about your patients. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/072010/655940null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Client-taxonomy-Strange-new-varieties-of-Soursa-in/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654780?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Readers join me in classifying clients. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654780null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Fee-setting-A-look-at-margins/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654786?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 When it comes to setting fees for professional services, we prefer a bottom-up approach that first targets the profit margin we're looking for and then uses existing expense projections to set the required gross income we want the practice to generate. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654786null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Dispelling-the-three-greatest-lies/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654789?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 We all probably know the colorful humor that starts out with "What are the three greatest lies ever told?" To me they relate to the current misconceptions about the future of our profession. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654789null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Dental-homecare-compliance-Talk-to-clients-about-t/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653795?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 In the last 20 years, veterinary dentistry has seen tremendous growth in the education of veterinarians regarding oral health. And the message is being communicated to pet owners. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/653795null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Veterinarian-sheds-lab-coat-and-more-for-historica/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654776?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Jennieann, Heischmidt, DVM, takes it all off for a "nude" calendar to help a local historical society. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654776null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Changes-in-state-laws-shut-down-dog-kennels/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654781?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Pennsylvania sees 125 of its 300 licensed commercial kennels shut down after new laws go into effect. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654781null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Severe-periodontal-disease-Take-a-moment-to-lift-t/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653797?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Dr. Colin Harvey speaks about treatment of severe periodontal disease and shared his insights about dealing with the special needs of afflicted animals. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/653797null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Details-emerge-about-federal-student-loan-repaymen/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654775?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 The federal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program is being phased in throughout 2010, which should help some practicing veterinarians offset a healthy portion of their student loans 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654775null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Online-comic-tells-the-story-of-todays-veterinaria/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654778?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 "Generation Vet" follows the online animated adventures of Amanda Brown, DVM 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654778null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Dynamic-videoendoscopy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654773?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 A new development in the diagnosis of upper airway disease 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654773/veterinary_Kane5_F_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/The-heart-of-veterinary-medicine/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654797?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 A Q&A with veterinary cardiologist: Stephen J. Ettinger, DVM 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654797null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Gene-silencing-immunocontraception-in-pipeline-for/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654783?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Michelson grant awarded to one, many others are in the running for $75 million 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654783null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AAHA-AAFP-announce-new-feline-healthcare-guideline/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654768?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 The American Association of Feline Practitioners and the American Animal Hospital Association have jointly developed and released the Feline Life Stage Guidelines. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654768null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/February-is-Pet-Dental-Health-Month/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654618?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Schaumburg, Ill. -- It's February, so it's time to think teeth. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654618null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/6-easy-ways-to-market-your-dental-services/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653792?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 If you believe in the importance of pet dental health, it's easier to convince clients. Consider these marketing tips 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/653792null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Ohio-livestock-housing-back-to-voters/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654615?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 A new campaign to redefine livestock housing in Ohio was announced Feb. 1. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654615/DVM_veterinarynews_antibiotic_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/What-are-oronasal-or-oroantral-fistulas/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653796?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Oronasal and oroantral fistulas are communications between the oral cavity and the respiratory tract. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/653796null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Therapeutic-exercise-in-veterinary-rehabilitation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654795?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Therapeutic exercise can provide a wide range of benefits for veterinary rehabilitation patients. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654795null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Take-control-of-your-expenses/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654794?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 The challenge for veterinarians is to look at the short- and long-term economic landscape and adjust our expenses accordingly 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654794null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Arizona-court-denies-emotional-distress-appeal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654766?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Arizona court joins ranks with California and Vermont judges in saying "no" to emotional damages cases 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654766null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Educators-licensing-boards-gear-up-for-debate-abou/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654782?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Educators, licensing boards gear up for debate about veterinary education 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654782null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AVMA-dues-increase-to-generate-35-million-per-year/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654774?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Executive board, committees approve $50 fee hike for regular members 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654774null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/The-top-10-reasons-for-contract-disputes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654772?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 In the world of veterinary employment agreements, the sun shines mostly on the same old points of contention. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654772null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Ohio-moves-closer-to-naming-livestock-board-member/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654360?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Columbus, Ohio -- Membership of the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board, created through a livestock welfare ballot initiative in November 2009, is expected to be in place by March, according to the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA). 2010-01-31T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/654360null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Equine-teeth-floating-issue-stirred-up-again-in-Ok/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654359?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Oklahoma City, Okla. --Equine teeth floaters are getting another chance at legitimacy in Oklahoma, after two years of back-and-forth decisions over whether they could practice their craft in the state. 2010-01-30T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/654359null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/FDAs-VMAC-to-look-at-risk-minimization-program-of-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654358?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Rockville, Md. -- The Food and Drug Administration reports its Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee (VMAC) will meet to talk about new data from its risk minimization plan regarding Pfizer's ProHeart 6. 2010-01-29T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/654358null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Images-from-Haiti/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654367?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Veterinary volunteers are on the ground in Haiti. See photos of what they are facing. 2010-01-29T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/654367/veterinary_dog_haiti_360_flash.jpg REMOTE http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Recovery-after-Haitis-quake/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654160?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Volunteers reach Haiti with medicine, vaccines as disease risks increase. 2010-01-28T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/654160/veterinary_haiti_rescue_250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Merial-veterinarians-continue-to-triage-immiticide/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654157?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Duluth, Ga. -- To manage a temporary shortage of a canine heartworm treatment called Immiticide (melarsomine dihydrochloride), Merial continues to consult with veterinarians on a case-by-case basis, the company reports. 2010-01-28T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/654157null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Cornell-trustees-announce-45-percent-tuition-incre/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653881?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Ithaca, N.Y. -- Tuition is going up for veterinary students, and many others, at the Cornell University. 2010-01-27T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/653881null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Military-tool-may-help-farmers-keep-food-safe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653661?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has adapted a military offensive targeting prioritization tool into a new software program that will help the agriculture reduce its vulnerability to tampering and other criminal attacks. 2010-01-26T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/653661null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Study-shows-155-regions-in-dog-genome-influenced-b/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653504?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Seattle, Wash. -- Researchers at the University of Washington have scanned the genomes of 275 unrelated dogs to discover what role human selection has had in purebred dogs. In the process, they identified 155 regions that they believe have been affected by selective breeding. 2010-01-25T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/653504null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Exotic-Companion-Mammal-specialty-welcomes-first-e/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653338?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Nashville, Tenn. -- Eight veterinarians have become the first diplomates under a new Exotic Companion Mammal specialty. 2010-01-24T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653338null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/University-of-Florida-professor-receives-Lifetime-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653336?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Topeka, Kan. -- An award from Hill's Pet Nutrition celebrating lifelong dedication to veterinary medicine has gone to John W. Harvey, DVM, PhD, professor and executive associate dean at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. 2010-01-23T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653336null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/NCVEI-join-VetPartners-and-VHMA-to-find-out-what-m/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653332?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Clermont, Fla. -- Some practices succeed more than others, and the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues is partnering with two other veterinary organizations to find out why. 2010-01-22T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653332null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AAHA-recruits-veterinary-experts-to-craft-nutritio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653335?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Denver -- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) named five veterinary experts to lead the development of its new nutrition guidelines. 2010-01-22T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653335null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Help-for-Haiti/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653067?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Relief efforts are gearing up to aid animals impacted by the earthquakes in Haiti. 2010-01-21T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653067/veterinary_haiti_dog_rescue_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AAHA-to-cook-up-nutritional-guidelinesnbspfor-the-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/652855?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Orlando -- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) will begin work on a new set of guidelines targeting nutrition to help veterinarians make sound recommendations to clients. 2010-01-20T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/652855null HTML http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/Veterinary+news/The-dvm360-Five---Episode-8/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/652213?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 The Five is live from NAVC: new nutrition guidelines from AAHA, insights to get associates up to speed fast, and more. 2010-01-19T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/veterinary/032010/652213/5Kristi_thumbnail_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/veterinary/032010/652213/thedvm360five_episode8_380_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Applications-being-accepted-for-Unwanted-Horse-Vet/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/652706?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Roseland, N.J. -- After a successful inaugural year in 2009 in which more than 2,500 horses received free vaccines, the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC) is accepting applications again this year, with a deadline of Feb. 1 for spring vaccinations and Aug. 1 for fall vaccinations. 2010-01-19T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/652706null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AVMA-animal-welfare-groups-plan-Haitian-relief-eff/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/652349?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and its emergency arm --- Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams -- are still gathering information before they send cash, supplies or veterinary volunteers to earthquake-damaged Haiti. 2010-01-18T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/652349null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/FDA-warns-of-possibly-contaminated-dog-treat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/652211?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Some Merrick Beef Filet Squares may contain Salmonella. 2010-01-15T05:00:00Z 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2010-01-13T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/032010/651834null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/New-therapeutic-canine-melanoma-vaccine-approved/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651504?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 San Diego -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted full licensure to Oncept, a canine melanoma vaccine, to Vical Incorporated?s licensee Merial Limited. 2010-01-12T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/032010/651504null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Compulsive-behavior-gene-discovered/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/650566?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 National Report -- A new genetic finding could help identify dogs at risk for compulsive disorder. 2010-01-12T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/022010/650566/DVM_veterinarynews_devocalization_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pet-food-maker-pledges-10000-in-scholarships/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651250?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 San Luis Obispo, Calif. -- CANIDAE Pet Foods, manufacturer of all-natural holistic pet foods, will offer four veterinary medicine scholarships in 2010 worth $2,500 each. 2010-01-11T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/032010/651250null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/New-year-lower-fees-for-some-AVMA-members/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651105?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Schaumburg, Ill. -- A new provision will allow some members to qualify for reduced membership fees in 2010. 2010-01-10T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/022010/651105/DVM_veterinarynews_turnover_flash.l_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AVMA-revises-spayneuter-clinic-guidelines/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651104?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Schaumburg, Ill. -- In an attempt to clarify current standards of practice and simplify pain management terminology, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Executive Board has revised it guidelines for spay/neuter clinics. 2010-01-09T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/022010/651104null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Winn-Feline-Foundation-adds-two-veterinary-consult/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/650999?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Hillsborough, N.J. -- The Winn Feline Foundation has added Shila Nordone, MS, PhD, and Patricia Gallo, DVM, PhD to its panel of veterinary consultants. 2010-01-08T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/022010/650999null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AVMA-freezes-staff-salaries-for-2010/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/650762?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 AVMA staffers won't get a pay increase for the first time in more than a decade. 2010-01-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/022010/650762/DVM_veterinarynews_usda_food_safety_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Tracking-the-H1N1-pandemic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643946?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Check out this timeline of virus-related news and events regularly. 2010-01-06T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/482009/643946/DVM_veterinarynews_state_board_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AAFP-AAHA-develop-new-guidelines-for-feline-health/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/650368?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Hillsborough, N.J. -- A growing decline of feline veterinary care in recent years had led to the development of a new set of guidelines for cat care by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). 2010-01-05T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/022010/650368/SeniorGuidelinesCat250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Butler-Animal-Health-Henry-Schein-combination-comp/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/650184?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Melville, N.Y., and Dublin, Ohio --Henry Schein, Inc., and Butler Animal Health Supply have closed the transactions to form Butler Schein Animal Health. 2010-01-05T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/022010/650184null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AAHA-names-new-executive-director/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/650158?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Mike Cavanaugh, DVM, DABVP, has been named the new executive director of the American Animal Hospital Association. 2010-01-04T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/022010/650158/veterinary_cavanaugh_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Antibiotic-recalled-in-Canada/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/650155?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Toronto, Canada -- Longisil, a form of penicillin used to treat various infections in large and small animals, has been recalled by Canadian health officials. 2010-01-04T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/022010/650155null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/New-pharmacology-grant-available/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/649964?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Lakewood, Colo. -- A new $18,000 veterinary pharmacology grant is available from two veterinary foundations. 2010-01-03T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/012009/649964null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Auburn-forms-partnership-to-market-oncology-progra/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/649963?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Auburn, Ala. -- Quantum Immunologics Inc., a private biotechnology company, is collaborating with Auburn University to bring the school's cancer immunotherapy program to the veterinary market. 2010-01-02T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/012009/649963null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/What-to-do-when-your-clients-complain-online/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653371?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 No matter how effective, careful or sensitive a veterinarian tries to be, somebody is going to complain. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653371null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/All-you-need-to-know-about-long-term-medical-leave/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653382?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Complaints, lawsuits can cripple veterinary practice owners who don't have a written medical-leave policy 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653382null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Veterinary-college-administrator-named-head-of-spa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/649962?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Knoxville, Tenn. -- A veterinary school administrator at the University of Tennessee has been named the new executive director of the University of Tennessee Space Institute. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/012009/649962null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/More-H1N1-cases-in-domestic-exotic-cats/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653374?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Cases also appear in turkeys, dogs, ferrets and pigs as swine H1N1 vaccine is developed 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653374null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Do-you-support-declaw-bans/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653142?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Two team members sound off about the recent California declaw bans. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/firstline/042010/653142null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/What-does-it-mean-to-be-humane/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653378?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Put yourself in others' shoes, paws, hooves or claws 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653378null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Dissecting-an-unusual-case-of-stomatitis-Photo-4/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653671?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 The maxillary mucosa demonstrates the difference between the first and second extraction sequence. Note the partial resolution of the patient's right maxillary arcade. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/653671null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Dissecting-an-unusual-case-of-stomatitis-Photo-6/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653673?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 A single lesion is present in the alveolar mucosa adjacent to the maxillary canine tooth. The right side had an identical lesion. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/653673null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Dissecting-an-unusual-case-of-stomatitis-Photo-5/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653668?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Complete resolution is evident in this image taken six weeks following the second extraction sequence. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/653668null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/An-unusual-case-of-stomatitis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653173?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Medical management is possible, but often these cases result in extractions. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653173/veterinary_beckman3_f_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Dissecting-an-unusual-case-of-stomatitis-Photo-2/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653669?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Oral ulceration and stomatitis are evident in regions where tissue contacts the tooth surface. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/653669null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Institute-of-Medicine-commits-to-One-Health-study-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653158?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 The crowning achievement at the One Health Commission's first summit was the decision that the Institute of Medicine will conduct a study to act as a road map for the organization 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653158null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/What-pushes-your-veterinary-practice-value-down/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653171?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Evaluate your animal hospital's staffing, equipment, inventory and more 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653171null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Calif-cities-line-up-to-enact-cat-declaw-bans/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653155?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Seven cities scramble as new state law blocks them from regulation veterinary procedures in 2010 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653155null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/High-stakes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653163?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Las Vegas gambles on a new spay/neuter law. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653163/DVM_veterinarynews_obesepets_flash.l_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Surviving-the-client-herd/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653381?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 The next chapter in Dr. Michael Obenski's humorous look at client types. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653381/veterinary_obenski_f_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Fee-setting-Product-pricing-is-a-balancing-act/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653370?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Are you looking at the right things when it comes to setting fees? 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653370null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/APHIS-unveils-revised-accreditation-program-proces/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653162?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 The National Veterinary Accreditation Program is requiring CE for accreditation 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653162null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Dissecting-an-unusual-case-of-stomatitis-Photo-1/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653672?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Mucopurulent oral discharge is evident in this 5-year-old pug. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/653672null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Dissecting-an-unusual-case-of-stomatitis-Photo-1-l/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653679?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Mucopurulent oral discharge is evident in this 5-year-old pug. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/653679null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AAEPs-president-shares-his-agenda/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653169?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Nat White's top goals focus on education, new medical research, ethics, equine welfare and the unwanted horse epidemic 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653169null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/DVMs-warm-up-to-technology/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653159?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 New studies show more texting, social networking among practitioners. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653159/veterinary_online_f_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/In-search-of-the-new-normal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653154?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 Will the value of our homes and business real estate return to pre-2008 levels? Is it time to sell or buy? Will we ever get back to normal? 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653154null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Dissecting-an-unusual-case-of-stomatitis-Photo-6-l/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653674?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25 A single lesion is present in the alveolar mucosa adjacent to the maxillary canine tooth. The right side had an identical lesion. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/data/articlestandard/dvm/052010/653674null HTML