Banfield, P2V join forces to help military personnel, emergency responders
Portland, Ore. -- The non-profit P2V joined forces with Banfield, The Pet Hospital to provide
veterinary care to adopted pets placed with military service members, veterans and emergency first
responders.
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Consumer Reports pokes its nose into pet insurance
Veterinarians will want to know what the consumer watchdog is saying to pet owners about four
purveyors of pet health insurance.
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Hartz initiates voluntary recall on dog treats
Secaucus, N.J. -- Hartz Mountain Corp. is recalling a dog treat due to concerns over the risk of
Salmonella contamination.
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Experts take a deeper look at Gulf oil spill effects
Repurposed technology will map out the extent of oil and chemical impact on wildlife.
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Franck's Pharmacy resumes veterinary compounding practice
Ocala, Fla. -- Franck's Compounding Lab resumed its veterinary compounding practice Tuesday after a
federal judge refused to order a temporary ban.
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Short-nosed dog breeds more likely to die in flight
While the number of animals that die on commercial flights is relatively small, according to DOT, the
report suggests that some dogs suffer in the air more than others
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California mulls change to veterinary medical board
Senate may dissolve RVT committee, add member to California veterinary board
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P&G issues small voluntary recall on Iams dry food
Cincinnati -- Proctor & Gamble is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from one
Iams dry cat-food formulation.
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New Merck Manual edition set to debut in October
Merck plans to introduce a new edition of the Merck Veterinary Manual on Oct. 10.
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Gulf coast practices report drop in business
Veterinary practices in the Gulf Coast are feeling the financial impact of the oil spill
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CVC Kansas City posts solid attendance, organizers say
Kansas City -- CVC Kansas City registered more than 6,000 veterinary professionals this year,
according to conference organizers.
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CVC Kansas City: Drug use, monitoring remains key legal issues for veterinarians, expert says
Kansas City -- Of all the regulatory issues veterinarians face, the use and storage of controlled
substances can be the most contentious.
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University to castrate horses for low or no cost this fall
Columbia, Mo. -- In an effort to do her part to decrease the number of unwanted horses in the United
States, the head of University of Missouri's equine ambulatory section will offer an equine sterilization clinic
this fall.
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CVC Kansas City kicks off today; draws veterinarians from around the world
Kansas City -- The party began at CVC Kansas City today. And according to conference organizers,
pre-registration attendance has been strong.
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CEVA buys Summit VetPharm, extends position in veterinary market
Lenexa, Kan. -- CEVA is buying a majority share in Summit VetPharm.
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Veterinarian wins runoff election in bid for U.S. House seat in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Okla. -- A veterinarian beat out a rancher in a runoff primary for a U.S. House of
Representatives seat in Ohio's 2nd Congressional District.
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Veterinary researchers identify gene responsible for neurodegenerative disease in American Staffordshire
terriers
Raleigh, N.C. -- A gene linked to a fatal neurodegenerative disease in American Staffordshire terriers
was identified by veterinary researchers.
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NC State offers DVM application advice to pre-vet students
Raleigh, N.C. -- Students at North Carolina State University interested in pursuing a DVM can take
advantage of a new Veterinary Professions Advising Center (VetPAC) on campus and online.
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Professional Veterinary Products (PVP) files for bankruptcy
Omaha, Neb. -- Professional Veterinary Products, Ltd. (PVP) filed for bankruptcy in a U.S. court, and
the veterinary distributor is actively seeking a buyer.
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International equine organization readies for vote on NSAID policy
Lausanne, Switzerland -- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have their place in equine sports,
according to representatives from U.S. sport horse organizations at a recent Congress on the topic.
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Equine piroplasmosis confirmed in North Carolina, state veterinary officials report
Since its eradication in 1988, the United States is beginning to see more cases of equine
piroplasmosis, a blood-borne parasitic disease.
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Former UC Davis veterinary school dean dies
In addition to serving as school dean, Donald Jasper worked as a professor and an authority on milk
quality and livestock disease.
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Veterinary Hospital Managers Association wins CVPM-trademark lawsuit
Court upholds veterinary professionals must meet VHMA requirements to use the CVPM certification
mark.
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World Equestrian Games selects quarantine veterinarian
Officials at the 2010 World Equestrian Games have selected Hagyard Equine Medical Institute's Jennifer
Feiner, VMD, as the event's quarantine veterinarian.
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MSU sends teachers, students on statewide Neuter-a-Thon
Students from Michigan State University take three-week tour to perform spays and neuters across the
state.
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Eastern equine encephalitis reported in Indiana
State officials warn northern county residents to take precautions
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Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association to spearhead campaign to microchip pets
Marlborough, Mass. -- The Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association will lead a statewide campaign
in September to microchip pets.
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USDA takes new animal ID system on the road
A new mandatory food animal identification program is the subject of public meetings in
August.
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Company involved in 2007 pet food recall sold for $239 million
Toronto, Ontario -- Menu Foods -- known largely for a widespread pet-food recall in 2007 -- was
purchased by Arkansas-based Simmons Pet Food, Inc. for $239 million.
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Nutrition veterinary technician specialty announced
Chair of the new Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians, Kara Burns, left, stands with the chair
of the NAVTA Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties, Amy Butzier, CVT, (VTS Equine).
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Tufts dean named Outstanding Woman Veterinarian of the Year
Medford, Mass. -- The Association for Women Veterinarians Foundation named the dean of Tufts
University's veterinary college its 2010 Outstanding Woman Veterinarian of the Year.
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More airports offering outposts for pets
National Report -- Reagan National Airport and Washington Dulles are two of the latest airports in the
United States offering pet relief areas for traveling companions.
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AVMA names Congressional Science Fellows
Schaumburg, Ill. -- Terry Ryan Kane and Kathryn A. Simmons are the 2010-2011 Congressional Science
Fellows for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
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Recall on dog treats expands
Amarillo, Texas -- Merrick Pet Care is expanding a recall from earlier this month to include another
80 cases of its Texas Hold'ems dog treats.
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University of Florida names new associate dean of infectious disease department
Gainesville, Fla. -- Longtime faculty member Dr. Paul Gibbs has been named associate dean for the
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Infectious Diseases and
Pathology.
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Henry Schein Animal Health reports 269.7 percent boost in second-quarter sales
Melville, N.Y. -- Henry Schein Inc. reported record second-quarter financial earnings that included a
huge boost in sales for North American Animal Health with Butler Schein Animal Health.
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Salmonella in frozen reptile feed may have sickened pet owners in 17 states
Cleveland, Ga. -- Mice, rats, and chicks sold as frozen reptile feed may have been the cause of human
illnesses in 17.
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OSHA offers guidance for influenza protection on commercial swine farms
Washington -- A two-page document offering guidance on avoiding the spread of influenza was developed
by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and now is available on OSHA?s Web site.
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Hendra virus treatment to be produced by the University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia -- A three-way agreement facilitated by a $300,000 grant will result in the
production of a new treatment for the deadly Hendra virus at the University of Queensland in
Brisbane.
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Complete coverage of the Deep Water Horizon/BP oil spill
The millions of gallons of oil spilled from the Deep Water Horizon site in the past few months have
wreaked havoc on the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem. Here you'll find dvm360?s complete news coverage of this ongoing
crisis.
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Iams pet food recall extends to veterinary formulations
Salmonella fears trigger recall of some 22 veterinary formulations
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Animal airline creates new veterinary division
London -- Animal Airways, a pet flight and relocation company, now is offering an in-flight veterinary
service to ensure pet safety and wellness during air travel.
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AVMA 2010: Veterinarians resolved to enter the antibiotic debate
The AVMA HOD votes on three resolutions concerning antimicrobial use.
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VPI Pet Insurance counts the poisons that send dogs to the veterinary hospital
Brea, Calif. -- VPI Pet Insurance has released numbers on the most common toxins behind its pet
poisoning claims after trips to the veterinarian.
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AVMA 2010: Veterinary leaders take on key issues today regarding antibiotics, accreditation of foreign
veterinary schools
Atlanta -- Hundreds of veterinary leaders will convene today to address multiple issues facing the
veterinary profession at the American Veterinary Medical Association meeting here.
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AVMA 2010: Two new task forces will review veterinary model practice act, hazardous materials
handling
Schaumburg, Ill. -- Two new task forces were created by the American Veterinary Medical Association's
(AVMA) Executive Board at its June meeting.
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AVMA 2010: Veterinarians call for 'seat at the table' when it comes to federal antibiotic use policies in
animals
Atlanta?Veterinarians should be involved in the 'decision-making process' when it comes to the use of
antibiotics in animals.
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AVMA 2010: Delegates asked to consider smaller, annual dues increases for veterinarians
After $50 jump for 2011, new proposal would allow for $10 hikes in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
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N.J. lawmakers want veterinarians to disclose overnight care procedures with clients
Trenton, N.J. -- New state legislation calls on veterinarians to better disclose their boarding
policies to clients.
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Merial-Intervet names new CEO; joint venture of veterinary company awaits regulatory approval
Whitehouse Station, N.J. -- The largest animal health company in the world has a new name and a new
chief executive officer.
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Photo package: Veterinary hospital rebuilds after catastrophic flood
The Animal Hospital of West Nashville was in harm's way during a "1,000-year" flood
event in May.
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Veterinarian named new COO at ASPCA
New York -- A board-certified veterinarian has been tapped for the new position of chief operating
officer for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
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Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica unveils canine Lyme disease vaccine to veterinary channel
St. Joseph, Mo. -- Boehringer Ingelheim introduced its new canine Lyme disease vaccine to the
veterinary market today during a live webcast.
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Positive Salmonella test by FDA triggers latest veterinary pet food recall
Cincinnati -- Concerns about possible Salmonella contamination pushed Procter & Gamble to
voluntarily recall two lots of an Iams veterinary formula of dry cat food.
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N.J. Governor torpedoes legislation allowing veterinarians to claim volunteer work as veterinary continuing
education
Trenton, N.J. -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed a bill that would allow veterinarians to
substitute volunteer veterinary services for continuing education credits.
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Federal lawmakers join fight to end rural veterinary shortage
New Senate bill would make USDA loan repayment program tax-exempt.
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South Dakota State University changes name of veterinary program
Brookings, S.D. -- Administrators at South Dakota State University voted recently to change the name
of the school's Department of Veterinary Science to the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical
Sciences.
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Unwanted Horse Coalition selects new leader
At its annual meeting June 21, the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) elected Dr. Douglas Corey as its new
chairman. Corey replaces long-time Chairman Dr. Tom Lenz.
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Feline's Pride expands raw-food recall
Buffalo, N.Y. -- Potential Salmonella contamination has prompted Feline's Pride to expand an existing
recall of its raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens.
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Judge throws out restraining order; BLM continues wild horse relocation
Reno, Nev. -- A U.S. District Judge rescinded a restraining order on the Tuscarora wild-horse gather
in Nevada, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), sending contractors back out to the field, where more than 600 horses
have been gathered.
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Veterinarians in U.S. Congress want to honor 2011 as World Veterinary Year
Washington -- Congressman Kurt Schrader and Senator John Ensign, both veterinarians, introduced
resolutions July 15 in the U.S. House and Senate designating 2011 as 'World Veterinary Year.'
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Dogs trained to sniff out prostate cancer
San Francisco, Calif. -- Researchers in Paris, France, have been able to train dogs to recognize the
smell of prostate cancer in human urine samples, according to a new study shared at the latest scientific meeting
of the American Urological Association.
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Applications due Aug. 1 for Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign
Roseland, N.J. -- The Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign is reminding veterinarians that
applications for free fall vaccinations for qualifying equine facilities are due Aug. 1.
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North Carolina VMA releases podcast on rabies awareness
Raleigh, N.C. -- The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) has released a podcast
discussing rabies awareness and prevention. The podcast features Dr. Jim Dobies, president-elect of the NCVMA's
board of directors, who discusses the spread and treatment of rabies, as well as protective measures for both
humans and animals.
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U.S. Rep. Waxman calls for 'comprehensive strategy' to safeguard antibiotics for veterinarians,
physicians
The chair of a powerful U.S. House committee called on veterinary medicine and human health for a
strategy to combat antibiotic resistance
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AVMA develops video on best pharmaceutical disposal practices for veterinarians
Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) developed a new video to
illustrate best practices for disposing of pharmaceuticals for veterinarians.
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Veterinarians caution Congress over FDA proposed antibiotic ban
Six veterinarians testify about a proposed federal ban on antibiotics used in feed.
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BLM halts wild horse relocation; veterinary care offered to survivors
The BLM has temporarily halts removal of wild horses in Elko County, Nev.
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Veterinary management expert Roger Cummings, CVPM, dies
Veterinary Economics and Firstline bid farewell to former advisory board member.
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FDA accepting MUMS grant applications
Silver Spring, Md. -- The Food and Drug Administration now is accepting applications for a grant
program to support the development of new animal drugs intended for minor species or minor uses in major
species.
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Oklahoma State University Alumni Association announces $1 million campaign
Stillwater, Okla. -- The Oklahoma State University Veterinary Alumni Association has launched a $1
million campaight for veterinary student scholarships as part of the university's Branding Success
Campaign.
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University of Tennessee changes name of veterinary teaching hospital
Knoxville, Tenn. -- UT's W.W. Armistead Veterinary Teaching Hospital will now be known as the UT W.W.
Armistead Veterinary Medical Center.
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Late donor leaves $1.5 million to establish wildlife fund at Tufts' veterinary school
North Grafton, Mass. -- A new fund will support Tufts' Wildlife Clinic, which treats nearly 2,000
animals per year.
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AAHA develops new nutritional assessment guidelines for dogs and cats
Guide helps communicate therapeutic diet needs to clients.
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Data doesn't warrant total antibiotic 'phase out' in cattle, veterinary groups say
Rockville, Md. -- Data should drive the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulatory proposal on
appropriate antimicrobial uses in food animals, according to recently released statement from two prominent
veterinary organizations.
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Specialty raw cat and kitten food recalled over Salmonella concern
Buffalo, N.Y. -- Feline?s Pride has voluntarily recalled its raw food with ground bone for cats and
kittens, natural chicken formula, because of possible Salmonella contamination.
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Beef treats for dogs recalled after testing positive for Salmonella
Amarillo, Texas -- More than 80 cases of beef filet pet treats have been recalled for possible
Salmonella contamination.
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United Pet Group expands recall of nutritional supplements
Cincinnati, Ohio -- Recall now includes an expanded list of nutritional supplements sold nationally at
various retailers.
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HSUS withdraws ballot effort in Ohio; veterinary group applauds new animal welfare deal
OVMA is applauding a deal struck by state leaders that spells out new animal welfare
standards.
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PUPS legislation aims to close loopholes on Internet puppy sales
Washington -- A federal bill that seeks to close "Internet loopholes" with online
puppy sales was introduced to the U.S. Senate.
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Zimmel to lead veterinary hospitals at University of Florida
Gainesville, Fla. -- Large-animal veterinarian Dana Zimmel is now interim chief of staff for both the
large-animal and small-animal hospitals at the University of Florida College of Veterinary medicine.
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AVMA seeks veterinarians input on welfare policies
Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) wants its members to share
their thoughts on its animal welfare policies.
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Florida files complaints against veterinarians following breeder investigation
Lake Worth, Fla. -- Two Florida veterinarians face state charges after an investigation alleges the
pair issued improper health certificates to a local dog breeder.
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Veterinarian released, then brought back to prison just days apart
Computer error led to mistaken early release of South Carolina veterinarian
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Hawaiian law mandates new pet care standards
Honolulu -- Hawaiian lawmakers outlined specific requirements for pet owners that must be met in
regard to housing, nutrition and veterinary care.
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New law gives Missouri state veterinarian ability to quarantine animals suspected of carrying contagious
toxins
Jefferson City, Mo. -- A new law, supported by the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, allows the
state veterinarian to quarantine animals suspected of carrying contagious toxins.
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FDA calls for 'phase out' of antimicrobial use for growth promotion in cattle
Rockville, Md. -- The Food and Drug Administration proposes to phase out antibiotic use in food
animals unless there is a medical necessity.
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United Pet Group recalls vitamin supplement for dogs due to Salmonella risk
Cincinnati, Ohio -- United Pet Group has announced a recall of all unexpired lots of its Pro-Pet Adult
Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for dogs due to possible Salmonella poisoning.
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Calif. city latest to require mandatory sterilization, microchipping
Riverside, Calif. -- Riverside has joined several other California cities in requiring spaying,
neutering and microchipping of all cats and dogs older than 4 months.
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Police raid mistakenly nets two Toronto veterinarians following G-20 protests
Toronto DVM John Booth woke up to see a gun staring back at him.
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Ohio lawmakers seek to remove 'vicious' pit bull designation
Columbus, Ohio --The Ohio House of Representatives recently struck down a long-standing designation in
Ohio law that pit bull are inherently vicious.
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Livestock care board creates interactive Web site
Columbus, Ohio -- The newly created Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board created a new Web site,
www.ohiolivestockcarestandardsboard.org, to keep the public informed on new policies and board
meetings.
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AFP changes name to ImageWorks
Elmsford, N.Y. -- AFP Imaging Corporation just changed its name to ImageWorks. The company describes
itself as a vertically integrated manufacturer of dental, veterinary and medical imaging
technologies.
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BP's oil spill: Numbers of oiled wildlife continue to grow
The numbers of oiled wildlife in the Gulf region continue to grow.
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Dog-fighting investigations go high tech with DNA database
A new DNA database is unveiled at UC-Davis.
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Veterinarian sues Mariah Carey for $30K
Grammy Award-winning singer allegedly skimped on paying veterinary bills; Carey lawyers plan to fight
lawsuit.
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Inside politics: An interview with U.S. Congressman and veterinarian Kurt Schrader
An interview with U.S. Congressman Kurt Schrader, DVM.
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NAVMEC releases executive summary from second national meeting
Washington -- The North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium released an executive summary
of its second national meeting yesterday.
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Weather patterns could trigger more cases of West Nile virus, expert says
Fort Collins, Colo. -- Cooler-than-normal spring temperatures are just one factor that could
contribute to possible increased cases of West Nile virus this year.
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Natural Balance recalls dog food after positive Salmonella test
Pacoima, Calif. -- A positive test result for Salmonella led to a voluntary recall of certain dog
foods from Natural Balance Pet Foods.
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