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Frankfort, Ky. - A bill introduced in the Kentucky House of Representatives Jan. 7 could make many food-animal medicines tax exempt.

Madison County, Ill. - A plan to have veterinarians collect rabies certification fees for the county is drawing ire from area practitioners.

National Report - In the last three years, James Dee, DVM, has seen visits steadily drop in his hollywood, Fla., practice. In fact, the appointment calendar is wide open. "Anybody can be seen within a day," he says.

Jackson, Miss. - A newly mandated computerized prescription monitoring system in Mississippi might be funded prescribers if the state Senate has its way.

New tax laws make it easier than ever to collect deductions on new veterinary equipment.

Are the winter storms done for good? If not, it's time to find out whether your roof can handle another round of snow.

Q: Our practice is doing OK financially, but I'd like to eliminate needless spending. What are some of the most common financial oversights in veterinary practices?

National Report - Consumers still reeling from the economic fallout of the past few years continue to tighten their belts and rein in spending.

Find out what the 2010 Tax Relief Act means for you and your veterinary practice.

Low-cost spays and neuters fill a crucial need. Veterinarians: Don't begrudge your colleagues who help.

It's never too early to prepare for veterinary practice loan application. Follow these tips and avoid roadblocks on your road to ownership.

It started as a rumor. It turned into a battle for survival to save my practice against development.

Looking for an easy way to lure in new clients? Here's a small token of appreciation that shows off your practice.

A fun way to share your profits with team members

My practice regularly refers cases to a nearby specialty practice. Recently my own dog became sick, and the clinic offered me a disappointingly meager discount for its services. Am I expecting too much? Is there a standard for professional discounts?

Here's the scoop on employee deductions for technician certification costs.

Q&A: Should I remodel my current facility instead of building a new one?

Practice owners looking for buyers. Team members looking for a lucrative future in veterinary medicine. Is it a marriage made in heaven?

Three Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board members share their thoughts on why associates fear to buy and how practice owners can help change that.

Having trouble finding funding? Use these tips from an SBA lender to land the cash you need.

Associates are turning away from traditional practice ownership in greater numbers. Can the industry bring veterinary ownership back to life?

In my November 2010 column, I talked about breed-specific wellness plans as an example of a new, better and different healthcare service to offer dogs.

Veterinarians, generally speaking, are not self-centered people.

New veterinary practice owners have big shoes to fill-only it might be team members filling out those size 12s. Don't miss out on your next potential partners: your own employees.

Like Bill O'Reilly, I have a word for the day. Today's word is "no."

No wonder veterinary associates can't imagine ownership. Where does their low self-esteem come from?

Well, it's all finished, and I am so relieved! The Great Recession is over!

Here's what you need to know about the transaction to make the tax code work for you instead of against you.