Daniel R. Verdon

Anxiety: It is literally holding you back from success, says management consultant Michael Staver during a keynote presentation today at the Western Veterinary Conference (WVC).

Revisit the topics that changed the veterinary profession in 2011.

About 30 cases of H3N8 canine influenza were confirmed and 60 others were suspected.

Rockville, Md. - The Food and Drug Administration reports it built a new network of epidemiologists and other public-health experts to improve response to human and animl foodborne illness outbreaks.

New York, N.Y. - A novel new study at the Animal Medical Center (AMC) is investigating the impact of intra-arterial injection of stem cells on chronic kidney disease in cats and protein-losing nephropathy in dogs.

Portland, Ore. - The greatest opportunities in veterinary medicine have yet to be realized.

Washington, D.C. - USDA is considering new health requirements for dogs imported into the United States.

San Diego--Media personality Dr. Marty Becker issued a new challenge to veterinarians today: Reclaim the Internet when it comes to animal health information.

Student debt, economy and declining veterinary visits all headlined this year's 2011 Pet Healthcare Industry Summit sponsored by Banfield Pet Hospital.

Jersey City, N.J. - Fifty-one members of Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT) responded following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

When it comes to the economics of veterinary education, the future is unsustainable for most students.

National Report - New preventive health guidelines for dogs and cats were recently unleashed by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

"This just spread like wildfire," says veterinarian Michele Wright of Huebner Oaks Veterinary Hospital.

Madison, Wis. - A new vaccine to protect against dengue fever has proven safe and effective in preclinical studies

National survey gauges DVM, pet owner attitudes on economy, pricing, wellness.

St. Louis - The number of veterinary visits is falling, and a new partnership between veterinary associations and animal health companies aims to reverse the trend.

National Report ? The American Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says it is working with a coalition of groups to mobilize veterinarians and other emergency resources to respond to Hurricane Irene's impending threat to New York City and other areas.

A new tick-borne bacterium causing ehrlichiosis has been discovered in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

The number of veterinary visits is falling, and a new partnership of veterinary associations and animal-health companies aims to reverse the trend.

St. Louis -- Veterinarians are facing a defining time, says Dr. Rene Carlson, the incoming president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

St. Louis -- AVMA delegates are calling for a new task force to evaluate the role of the association's Council on Education (COE) in accrediting foreign veterinary schools.

Los Alamos -- Veterinarians and New Mexico state authorities scrambled to evacuate hundreds of pets and livestock during a forced evacuation of Los Alamos, N.M.

Dallas - Almost half of veterinarians surveyed are having end-of-life discussions with pet owners more than 11 times per month.

As his vehicle was lifted off the ground rotating, Dr. Jim Christman watched his stepdaughter's house leave its foundation and shatter.

Portland, Ore. - A first-of-its kind study of 2.1 million dogs and 450,000 cats by Banfield Pet Hospital show increases in diabetes dental disease, flea infestations and other common and preventable health problems.

AABP says there is no shortage of veterinarians in most areas of rural food-supply.

Legislation targets sales of prescription medications by DVMs.

Washington, D.C. -- "I was so nervous, I was sweating like a FEMA director watching the Weather Channel."

National Report - All disasters start locally. According to Dr. Heather Case, it's a concept that drives emergency response during catastrophic events.

National Report - Nearly one-third of the veterinary professionals surveyed don't typically bring their own cat in for an annual wellness examination.