Christina Macejko

National Report - More than 20 percent of veterinarians tested in 2006 showed evidence of past infection with Coxiella burnetii, the causative organism of Q fever.

Ohio wants to keep the breed from being labeled as inherently vicious.

As more governments look to enforce mandatory sterilization, the AVMA is standing firm in its opposition to the programs.

Wellington, Fla. - The death of 21 polo horses just prior to the start of the U.S. Open Polo match in April continues to unleash a flurry of questions without answers.

AVMA members will not pay higher dues next year, the Executive Board decided.

As new veterinary graduates prepare to enter the work force this month, they are finding that jobs are not as plentiful as they had hoped.

You can find anything on Ebay - even veterinary services.

National Report - While the telephone may be the most preferred method of communicating with clients, veterinarians recognize the benefits of e-mail and social networking.

Hook them while they are young, and they be loyal.

Washington - A federal rule requiring businesses, including veterinary practices, to have a written program to spot identification theft takes effect this month.

Nashville, Tenn. - Owners of the recently opened Belmont Animal Hospital like to say that the "recycled" their building.

Profession continues its evolution, remains strong despite uncertainty and changes.

An overdose of selenium is the probable cause of deaths of 21 polo horses in Florida last week.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- JAVMA Editor-in-Chief Janis H. Audin died April 22 following a three-year battle with a long-term illness.

Veterinarians examining the remains of some of the 21 polo horses that died Sunday have found traces of hemorrhaging.

Columbus, Ohio -- The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is targeting Ohio's farming practices in an effort to change housing requirements for farm animals.

Dr. Shelley Lenz refuses to be typecast into the role of overworked, underpaid rural vet.

National Report - While the shortage of rural veterinarians across the country is palpable, the number of people needed isn't.

The dramatic shortage of public-health veterinarians could put the nation at risk.

New animal-welfare laws are at a high and it's taking its toll on the profession.

Schaumberg, Ill. -- Jim Flanigan, director of marketing with AVMA for the past seven years, has left the association for the Society of Critical Care Medicine, a human health organization.

New York - Dr. Jeffrey Klausner is out at the famed Animal Medical Center. But no one is really saying why.

National Report - Pet owners are shopping for price, veterinarians say, and it's impacting general practice and referrals.

National Report - "I think every family and every individual has a limit in their mind - not only cost but stress to their pet."

National Report - The federal government lacks a comprehensive understanding of the sufficiency of its veterinarian work force, according to the Government Accounting Office.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The AVMA is looking at a $6.8 million shortfall to its investment earnings.

Schaumburg, Ill. - Seven of nine resolutions where approved by the AVMA's House of Delegates in January.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The AVMA revised its policy on pet health insurance after the Council on Veterinary Service found GHLIT's white paper too prescriptive.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The AVMA Political Action Committee broke records for the 2007-2008 campaign cycle - generating $580,000 to donate to 145 campaigns.

Lackland, AFB, Texas - The new 38,000-square-foot Military Working Dog Veterinary Hospital at Lackland Air Force Base is open.