Jennifer Fiala

Upper Montclair, N.J.- Dr. George Cameron knows canine distemper. He's witnessed rabies and parvovirus.

Purdue researchers monitor vaccine and its effects on the canine thyroid

Lead veterinary organizations take stance on disease protection

As veterinarians warm up to cyber communicating, are you exposing yourself to malpractice and other legal claims?

Washington-A seasoned bovine practitioner and recent University of Prince Edward Island president now heads the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) - a group plagued by a year of fraud, theft and administrative abandonment.

North Grafton, Mass.- Cats living with smokers are twice as likely to acquire malignant lymphoma than those in non-smoking households, reports Tufts University veterinarians and a scientist from the University of Massachusetts.

Nashville, Tenn.- As the University of Tennessee's (UT) veterinary college and hospital reopens following a historic three-day government shutdown, DVM educators say the state legislature's impasse on a budget not only is to blame for the closure, but also signifies an economic crunch of national proportions.

Nashville, Tenn.- As the University of Tennessee's (UT) veterinary college and hospital reopens following a historic three-day government shutdown, DVM educators say the state legislature's impasse on a budget not only is to blame for the closure, but also signifies an economic crunch of national proportions.

At 34 years old, baby faced Neil Shaw, DVM, ACVIM, appears to have walked straight off a college campus.

Washington-A Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TU) graduate and his bride-to-be will wed next month in New York's Rockefeller Plaza, sharing their special day with family, friends and millions of NBC viewers.

As Colorado and Arizona residents return to the charred remains of their homes and neighborhoods, volunteer veterinarians get back their daily life after donating time and resources to saving thousands of abandoned pets and injured wildlife.

Schaumburg, Ill.- Days prior to the American Veter-inary Medical Asso-ciation (AVMA) annual convention in July, group leaders took on a mass mailing designed to derail rival education equivalency standards put forth by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).

State and federal officials blame Mexico for tuberculosis resurgence

Nashville-Midway into his term as American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) vice president, Dr. Jack O. Walthers becomes the group's 2002-2003 president-elect.

Stretched out off South Tampa's busy main line is a small animal practice so community integrated, some clients have been visiting for more than 30 years. Yet the bustling Veterinary Medical Clinic, Inc. is anything but quietly settled in its sub-tropic surroundings. Since its 1970s inception, Dr. Eddie Garcia has been building, both inside and out.

Montclair, N.J.-It costs George Cameron, DVM, $6,000 a month in health insurance premiums to cover the 20 employees on his payroll. That's not small change, but it's a far cry from the near $96,000 he annually expended for staff coverage before signing on with the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association's (NJVMA) group health benefits plan - the country's only veterinary association offering such a service

Government to impose stricter regulatory controls for drug due to abuse potential

Tampa, Fla.-The Florida Board of Pharmacy's benchmark settlement with PetMed Express in April promises to carry weight nationally as regulatory agencies across the country gather evidence against the controversial Internet/mail-order pet pharmacy.

Animal rights group uses findings to challenge Farm Bill amendment; bill passes despite organization's efforts; 'absolutely no science behind decision'

Tampa, Fla.- As the Florida Board of Pharmacy hits PetMed Express and its pharmacists with roughly $70,000 in fines, the online drug retailer faces public scrutiny along with charges from several other states that it dispenses prescription pet medications illegally.

Schaumburg, Ill.­­As a result of the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) two-phase redistricting plan, two new members have been named to the executive board.

Cleveland-Dr. Jeff Hall's sobriety is 15 years old. Yet the 49-year-old vividly recalls the day that began his life as a drug addict and eventually ended his career as a practitioner.

Las Vegas, Nev.-Most horses won't disappoint you, says Glenn Anderson, DVM. "If you go looking for a fight, you better pack a lunch. They're gonna give you one."

Pullman, Wash.-As two Washington State University (WSU) students threaten to sue the veterinary college, alleging it fails to provide curricular alternatives to animal use, one top official unleashes a mass-circulated letter to fight back.

Schaumburg, Ill.-Not since 1995 has more than one candidate run for the presidency of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Now Drs. Jan E. Bartels and Jack O. Walther say they're sparking competitive flames within the AVMA as presidential hopefuls in the 2002 election.

Small animal hospital relies on customer service, not low prices, to fuel business

Raleigh, N.C.- At least six North Carolina residents face charges of rendering veterinary services without a license as part of a statewide sting to curb illegal practices.

Tampa, Fla.-As the PetMed Express scripting saga winds down with state healath officials, the online drug retailer faces new opponents, and this time, they're the federal and civil kind.

On the edge of the state's fastest growing county sits a quaint small animal and exotic solo practice unspoiled by the encroaching city and its fast-paced lifestyle.

Denounced as quackery by opponents, herbal remedies make mark on veterinary science; call for efficacy studies