Kennett Square, Pa. - 2/1/08 - The Barbaro Fund and the Fund for Laminitis Research, both established a year ago after the death of the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, grew substantially with recent gifts and pledges, according to the University of Pennsylvania?s School of Veterinary Medicine.
Felton, Del. - 1/31/08 - The Delaware Department of Agriculture has placed six horse farms under quarantine unitl Feb. 7 to try and contain an outbreak of equine herpesvirus, or EHV-1.
Davis, Ca. - 1/29/08 - New research indicates a loss of genetic diversity associated with the long-term development of foundation cat breeds - those breeds that provided the genetic basis from which modern pure breeds were developed.
New York - 1/28/08 - As the fifth and final defendant in the Michael Vick dog-fighting case was sentenced in a Virginia court, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) reported that most of the dogs seized at the football star's property have a chance at rehabilitiation.
Baltimore, MD. - 1/25/08 - The 2008 Biodefense and Emerging Disease Research Meeting, hosted by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), is scheduled Feb. 24-27 in Baltimore, MD.
St. Paul, Minn. - 1/24/08 - A lab focused on the research and tracking of animal diseases opens its doors at the University of Minnesota this week.
Washington - 1/22/08 - The House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health want several key officials to discuss implementation of the Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act.
New York - 1/17/08 - The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) handed out more than $365,000 to benefit horses last year, in the form of 57 equine grants in 31 states.
Schaumburg, Ill. - 1/15/08 - The American Veterinary Medical Association and Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. launched an outreach program targeting pet obesity.
Schaumburg, Ill. - 1/14/08 - Nominations for the American Veterinary Medical Association's 2008 Humane Award are being accepted through Feb. 1.
East Lansing, Mich. - 1/11/08 - The state's equine population has grown by 23,000 animals since 1996, according to the initial findings of a new study conducted by researchers from Michigan State University, the Michigan Horse Council and the National Agriculture Statistics Service.
Aiea, Hawaii - 1/10/08 - Initial testing for a human West Nile Virus vaccine has gotten the green light from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Washington - 1/7/08 - Two Food and Drug Administration (FDA) leadership changes have been implemented today: Stephen Sundlof has been named the director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, and Bernadette Dunham will assume directorship of the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM).
Fargo, N.D. - 1/7/08 - International animal agriculture security is the topic of a new conference being promoted by North Dakota State University (NDSU) and sponsored by the Extension Disaster Education Network.
Rockville, MD. - 1/4/08 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is seeking applicants to participate in the 2008 Summer Intern Program.
Washington - 1/3/08 - Leaders in veterinary medicine are lobbying for several amendments in the Senate's version of the Farm Bill to remain intact.
Des Moines, Iowa - 1/2/08 - David Schmitt, DVM, was selected as the new state veterinarian by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
Washington, D.C. - 12/27/07 - Improved communication between veterinarians and the pet food industry, the development of state feed regulations and the establishment of DVM-patient diet histories can all help improve the safety and monitoring of pet food, according to the National Pet Food Commission (NPFC).
Baton Rouge, LA. - 12/22/07 - Fellow DVM and State Rep. Mike Strain, who will take over as Louisiana's agriculture and forestry commissioner next month has tapped another local veterinarian to a high-ranking position in the department.
Miami - 12/21/07 - A 45-year-old man was arrested after attempting to give a puppy a rabies shot during a house call visit, despite having no veterinarian license.
National Report -- Researchers have identified a new strain of swine influenza that is molecularly composed of both avian and swine influenza genes.
Battle Ground, Ind. - 12/18/07 - After almost two decades, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) has parted ways with their management company, leaving the organization searching for a new executive director.
Laurel, MD. - 12/13/07 - Licensed veterinarians and acupuncturists with previous training qualifications are encouraged to attend the Animal Acupuncture program, put on by the Tai Sophia Institute, to further their knowledge and experience.
Schaumburg, Ill. - 12/11/07 - More dog owners than cat owners exist in the U.S. but more cats than dogs live in homes. Nearly half of those pet owners consider their animals family members, and on average, spent $366 per household on veterinary care in 2006.
St. Augustine, Fla. - 12/12/07 - The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association, Inc. is holding its annual Management Retreat Feb. 1-3 at the Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine, Fla.
San Francisco - 12/12/07 - The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) released a position statement and guidelines last month titled "Use of punishment for dealing with behavior problems in animals."
New Delhi - 12/11/07 - The United States has pledged another $195 million to internationally fight avian influenza, bringing the country's total donations since 2005 to $629 million.
Topeka, Kan. - 12/4/07 - With oral disease marking the most frequently diagnosed health problems for pets, National Dental Health Month kicks off in February.
Ithaca, N.Y. - 12/1/07 - The New York State Veterinary Medical Society (NYSVMS) and Cornell University's veterinary college have teamed up to produce the New York State Veterinary Conference.
National Report - 11/30/07 - With veterinarians reporting that 47 percent of their clients are overweight, the National Canine Weight Check seeks to fight back, offering pet owners free weight assessments for their animals.
