New joint venture announced for Merial, Intervet/Schering-Plough
Paris, France ? Merial and Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health are joining forces, their parent
companies report today.
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Nature's Variety expands raw chicken diet recall
Washington -- A recall of select frozen chicken diet formulas for dogs and cats has been expanded to
all of the company?s frozen chicken meals.
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Plague scare at CSU spurs policy change
Fort Collins -- A dead mountain lion, later found to have died from the plague, brought to the
Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine in November has spurred talk of new policy changes for
students at the college.
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National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America announces new specialty
Alexandria, Va. -- The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) has announced
a new specialty, the Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians.
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Western University earns full accreditation
Pomona, Calif. -- Western University's College of Veterinary Medicine has moved from limited to full
accreditation, the college announced March 3.
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Veterinarian, GAO call for reform of animal welfare, slaughterhouse standards at USDA
A USDA veterinarian delivered explosive testimony yesterday about illegal slaughterhouse practices in
the United States.
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Michigan State to stop using live animals for surgical teaching
East Lansing -- Michigan State University (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will stop using
live animals in terminal procedures to train veterinary students in surgical techniques beginning with the fall
2010 semester.
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R.I. senator withdraws legislation to mandate roundup of feral cats
Providence, R.I. -- A state senator withdrew legislation that would have forced animal-control
officers to impound feral cats.
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Veterinarian slated to testify before Congress regarding inhumane slaughter plant practices
Washington-- A USDA veterinarian is scheduled to testify today that illegal slaughterhouse practices
are jeopardizing safety standards.
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Common pesticide can make male frogs female, contributing to population decline
Berkeley, Calif. -- A widely used pesticide, atrazine, has been found to affect the endocrine systems
of frogs, essentially turning them into female frogs, according to a new study by University of California-Berkeley
biologists.
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New Packaged Facts report cites growth for pet market in 2009 and beyond
New York -- The pet market grew in 2009 despite the recession according to a new report released in
early March by market research publisher Packaged Facts.
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Purdue instructor receives national Pfizer Teaching Award
Washington, D.C. -- Dr. Larry Adams of the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine has been
chosen to receive the 2009 national Pfizer Teaching Award, the most prestigious veterinary teaching award in the
United States.
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KSU's vet school names 2010 alumni fellow
Manhattan, Kan. -- Steven Henry, DVM, is the 2010 Kansas State University College of Veterinary
Medicine Alumni Fellow.
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Software program for safe child-dog interactions to be tested
Birmingham, Ala. -- A new study conducted by psychologists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
is evaluating whether a computer software program can improve the way children behave with dogs in an effort to
reduce the chances of dog bites.
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Calif. veterinarian sues Yelp.com alleging extortion
A Calif. vet is alleging extortion in a lawsuit filed on Feb. 24 against Yelp, an online review site
for consumers.
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Parvovirus outbreak runs through two Connecticut shelters
A parvo outbreak has area veterinarians concerned that it might be spreading.
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Veterinary organizations partner to offer resources to students
College Park, Md. -- A new collaboration between the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary
Medicine and the United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) will offer mentoring, education and networking
opportunities for veterinarians and veterinary students.
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Genetic screening for equine embryos takes leap forward
Mount Horeb, Wis. -- The ability to choose certain genetic traits in equine embryo transfer just took
a giant step forward.
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Group protests Ill. spay/neuter program cut
Springfield, Ill. -- A bill before the Illinois House of Representatives could cut state funding for
spay/neuter programs.
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West Hollywood bans retail pet sales
West Hollywood -- Retail pet sales will become illegal in West Hollywood beginning March
19.
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Washington State professor develops new bovine TB test
Pullman, Wash. -- Dr. William Davis, a professor in the Washington State University (WSU) Department
of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, developed a new test for bovine tuberculosis (bTB).
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FDA approves immunocontraceptive vaccine for deer
Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted regulatory approval for a new
contraceptive device for female white-tailed deer.
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Colorado State launches urgent care service
Fort Collins, Colo. -- The Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University's College of
Veterinary Medicine launched an urgent care service.
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USDA outlines application process for federal loan repayment program
Washington -- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to accept applications for a
federal veterinary student loan repayment program that has been seven years in the making by April.
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Thousands of seized exotics will remain in care of rescue leagues
Arlington -- The more than 26,000 exotic animals seized from a Texas pet-trade facility in December
will remain in the custody of rescue groups.
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FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine joins Twitter
Rockville, Md. -- The FDA will provide frequent updates on the world of animal health through its new
Twitter account.
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WVC attendance shoots past 13,000
Las Vegas -- Attendance at Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) was up over last year despite the
sluggish economy, according to conference organizers.
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First blood test unveiled for cancer detection in dogs
Richmond, British Columbia -- You may now be able to diagnose cancer in a dog with a simple blood
test.
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VetCentric and Pfizer Animal Health announce partnership
Glen Burnie, Mich. -- VetCentric Inc. has announced a partnership with Pfizer Animal Health that will
open the full suite of Pfizer products to VetCentric?s partner clinics for home delivery.
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Help wanted to shape AVMA's strategic plan
Schaumburg, Ill. -- Want to help sculpt the future of the American Veterinary Medical Association
(AVMA)? Here's your chance. As part of its "Future Critical Issues Scan," the AVMA is looking to
reevaluate and revise its strategic plan with input from its members.
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Equine veterinarians start new welfare group
Kentucky -- Equine veterinarians in Kentucky have formed a new equine welfare group: the nonprofit
Equine Health and Welfare Alliance Inc (EHWA).
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Raw, frozen chicken product for cats and dogs recalled
Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announces a voluntary recall of Nature?s Variety
Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats because of possible Salmonella contamination.
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Banfield releases new data on periodontal disease; top breeds identified
New Banfield study identifies animals most at risk.
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VPI releases most common clinical conditions in dogs and cats in 2009
Brea, Calif. -- Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) has released its list of the top 10 medical conditions
for which claims were submitted last year for dogs and cats.
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Cornell researchers find fish virus in Lake Superior
Ithaca, N.Y. -- Researchers at Cornell University have found a deadly fish virus in Lake Superior,
along with evidence that the virus may have spread to all of the Great Lakes.
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AVMA supports creation of swine herd surveillance program
Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association has backed development of a
comprehensive disease surveillance program to detect future outbreaks in United States swine herds.
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Iowa State dean to step down to become faculty
Ames, Iowa -- After more than 20 years in college administration, John Thomson, DVM, will retire as
dean of Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine Jan. 1, 2011.
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Bayer to sell Advantage, K9 Advantix products directly to pet retailers
Shawnee, Kan. -- Beginning in March, Bayer Healthcare LLC will sell Advantage for dogs and cats and K9
Advantix products in both pet specialty stores and on specialty e-commerce sites.
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West Hollywood mulls ban on retail pet sales
A ban on cat and dog retail sales is very close to becoming official.
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New volunteers sought for two new AVMA groups
Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) now is seeking volunteers to
fill positions on two new groups.
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CSU taps companies to collaborate on liposome-targeting technology for cancer therapeutics
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.
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Two Chemnutra officials sentenced to probation for role in 2007 pet food recall
Kansas City, Mo. -- Two owners of a company implicated in the 2007 pet food recall were sentenced to
three years of probation and levied fines of $5,000 each. The court also slapped Chemnutra with another $25,000
fine.
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AVMA supports push to increase zoo and wildlife vets
Washington -- New federal legislation aimed at increasing the number of zoo and wildlife veterinarians
has gained the support of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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Puppy mill laws still showing up on state agendas
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.
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USDA announces new plan for disease surveillance
States would be given more flexibility.
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Next round of animal welfare reform hits Midwest
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.
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Ohio veterinary association neutral on livestock housing petition
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.
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Canadian equine owners must start recording horse health data
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.
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Labrador Retriever voted as America's favorite breed
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.
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Veterinary school loan repayments considered in Wisconsin
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.
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Veterinary schools included in minority report
Ann Arbor, Mich. -- All types of U.S. medical schools are lacking in minority representation according
to a new study by the University of Michigan, and veterinary colleges are no exception.
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February is Pet Dental Health Month
Schaumburg, Ill. -- It's February, so it's time to think teeth.
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Veterinarian sheds lab coat, and more, for historical renovation
Jennieann, Heischmidt, DVM, takes it all off for a "nude" calendar to help a local
historical society.
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HSUS backs new livestock reform initiative in Ohio
A new campaign to redefine livestock housing in Ohio was announced Feb. 1.
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Ohio moves closer to naming livestock board members
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).
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Equine teeth floating issue stirred up again in Oklahoma
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.
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FDA's VMAC to look at risk minimization program of ProHeart 6
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.
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Veterinarians, relief agencies move in to help animals following Haiti earthquake
Volunteers reach Haiti with medicine, vaccines as disease risks increase.
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Merial veterinarians continue to triage immiticide supply due to shortage
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.
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Surgical veterinary technician specialty announced
NAVTA reports that the Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians has been established.
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Cornell trustees announce 4.5 percent tuition increase for veterinary students
Ithaca, N.Y. -- Tuition is going up for veterinary students, and many others, at the Cornell
University.
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Military tool may help farmers keep food safe
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.
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Study shows 155 regions in dog genome influenced by selective breeding
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.
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Exotic Companion Mammal specialty welcomes first eight diplomates
Nashville, Tenn. -- Eight veterinarians have become the first diplomates under a new Exotic Companion
Mammal specialty.
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University of Florida professor receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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.
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AAHA recruits veterinary experts to craft nutrition guidelines
Denver -- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) named five veterinary experts to lead the
development of its new nutrition guidelines.
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NCVEI join VetPartners and VHMA to find out what makes a practice successful
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.
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Organizations shore up support for Haitian animals
Relief efforts are gearing up to aid animals impacted by the earthquakes in Haiti.
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AAHA to cook up nutritional guidelines for the first time
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.
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The dvm360 Five - Episode 8
The Five is live from NAVC: new nutrition guidelines from AAHA, insights to get associates up to speed
fast, and more.
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Applications being accepted for Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign
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.
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AVMA, animal welfare groups plan Haitian relief efforts
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.
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FDA warns of possibly contaminated dog treat
Some Merrick Beef Filet Squares may contain Salmonella.
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Third annual event offers free eye exams to service dogs
National report -- The third annual National Service Dog Eye Exam Event is slated for May but
registration begins April 1.
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AVMA changes policies on abuse reporting, molting chickens, and cosmetic docking of lambs' tails
Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Executive Board has approved
changes recommended by its Animal Welfare Committee to policies on animal abuse and neglect reporting, as well as
new guidelines for molting chickens, beak trimming and docking of lambs' tails.
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New therapeutic canine melanoma vaccine approved
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.
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Compulsive behavior gene discovered in dogs
National Report -- A new genetic finding could help identify dogs at risk for compulsive
disorder.
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Pet food maker pledges $10,000 in scholarships
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.
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New year, lower fees for some AVMA members
Schaumburg, Ill. -- A new provision will allow some members to qualify for reduced membership fees in
2010.
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AVMA revises spay/neuter clinic guidelines
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.
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Winn Feline Foundation adds two veterinary consultants
Hillsborough, N.J. -- The Winn Feline Foundation has added Shila Nordone, MS, PhD, and Patricia Gallo,
DVM, PhD to its panel of veterinary consultants.
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AVMA freezes staff salaries for 2010
AVMA staffers won't get a pay increase for the first time in more than a decade.
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Tracking the H1N1 pandemic: A timeline
Check out this timeline of virus-related news and events regularly.
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Butler Animal Health, Henry Schein combination complete
Melville, N.Y., and Dublin, Ohio --Henry Schein, Inc., and Butler Animal Health Supply have closed the
transactions to form Butler Schein Animal Health.
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AAFP, AAHA develop new guidelines for feline healthcare
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).
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Antibiotic recalled in Canada
Toronto, Canada -- Longisil, a form of penicillin used to treat various infections in large and small
animals, has been recalled by Canadian health officials.
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AAHA names new executive director
Mike Cavanaugh, DVM, DABVP, has been named the new executive director of the American Animal Hospital
Association.
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New pharmacology grant available
Lakewood, Colo. -- A new $18,000 veterinary pharmacology grant is available from two veterinary
foundations.
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Auburn forms partnership to market oncology program
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.
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Veterinary college administrator named head of space institute
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.
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Second phase of new Texas breeding bull rules effective Jan. 1
Austin, Texas -- The second phase of a program to address in-state movement of breeding bulls in Texas
will go into effect Jan. 1.
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Cornell task force report highlights some cost savings
Ithaca, N.Y. -- A new task force report conducted by Cornell?s College of Veterinary Medicine has
reveals several ways to cut costs, including changing the way courses are taught.
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U.K. vet groups warn against aversive dog training techniques
London, England -- A tour of the United Kingdom by Cesar Millan next year has prompted several U.K.
animal welfare, behavior and training organizations to band together for a campaign that warns of possible dangers
associated with some of Millan's training techniques.
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Ohio State nets $3.9 million construction grant for research facilities
Columbus, Ohio -- A $3.9 million construction grant has been awarded to The Ohio State University
College of Veterinary Medicine from the National Institutes of Health to renovate research facilities at the
school.
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University of Guelph student to study veterinary hospital hand hygiene
Ontario, Canada -- Study will use video recordings and clinic staff surveys to test hand-washing
compliance.
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Veterinary buildings exempt from Iowa State partial closure
Ames, Iowa -- A partial shutdown of Iowa State University due to budget cuts is not spreading to the
College of Veterinary Medicine.
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University of Wisconsin nets $9.5 million grant from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Madison, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison is the recipient of a 5-year, $9.5 million grant
from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that will finance studies to identify virus mutations that may serve as
early warnings or pandemic influenza viruses.
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American College of Veterinary Pathologists selects new president
Madison, Wis. -- Dr. Michael Lairmore of The Ohio State University has been named the new president of
the American College of Veterinary Pathologists.
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Infectious, zoonotic disease programs catch $117 million in biomedical research funding
Washington -- That National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) and the National Institutes of Health
(NIH) recently awarded $117 million in grants to several veterinary programs for biomedical research.
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Wisconsin veterinary group opposes bill to allow raw milk sales
Madison, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association is taking a stand against a proposed
state law that would allow the sale of raw, unpasteurized milk.
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