Daniel R. Verdon

Providing estimates on veterinary procedures can often tip the scales on acceptance or anger about fees.

Schaumburg, Ill.-The American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) disaster relief efforts just received a major shot of funding.

Las Vegas-If you ask Dr. Paul Hobson, setting up a simple intranet can save you and your staff the most precious commodity of all - time.

Schaumburg, Ill.-Access to veterinary products via the Internet, from credible and charlatan pharmacies, is a trend that is here to stay. And it will likely become more prevalent, experts predict.

Remember the marketing principle that 20 percent of clients make up 80 percent of your revenue

Falfurias, Texas-Dr. Michael Vickers changed the law on disposing of diseased food animal carcasses for rural veterinarians in Texas, but his battle with a Texas government agency still presses on.

Las Vegas-A syndicated pet columnist says more and more pet owners are complaining about veterinary fees, whereas veterinarians and management experts dismiss the argument but say it signals the importance of improved communications in practice.

Rockville, Md.-The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Bayer a hearing to determine the fate of enrofloxacin for use in poultry, the first time since the 1980s a hearing of this type has been granted.

Schaumburg, Ill.-Access to veterinary products via the Internet, from credible and charlatan pharmacies, is a trend that is here to stay. And it will likely become more prevalent, experts predict.

How does your staff handle client grief?

Washington, D.C.-You think you have a few friends? The White House, inundated with letters of support, recently asked groups to stop sending correspondence to President George W. Bush in favor of Dr. Lester M. Crawford leading the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

WASHINGTON - Financially, this practice has never had a down year.

New awareness of search dogs' importance likely following Sept. 11 attacks

Use of cytotoxic drugs are believed on the rise, officials report, consequently, so are the potential adverse health risks to veterinarians handling these chemicals.

So, how serious is the injury threat to veterinarians?

Officials at Colorado State University (CSU) want to know all about the impact the antimicrobial resistance issue is having in private practice.