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With more cats now exposed to this tick-borne disease, a new treatment option is timely.

Veterinary oversight is key to phasing out nontherapeutic use, agency says.

Former Veterinary Economics editor Kristi Reimer named to lead print and digital veterinary news properties.

Projects selected include research in cats with cardiovascular disease, FIP, chronic pain, and more.

Maccabe succeeds Bennie Osburn, interim executive director, effective May 15.

At least 12 states affected in voluntary recall of Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal and Rice.

Legislation would let nonveterinarians conduct medical procedures, organization says.

Bill intended to improve housing conditions for egg-laying hens.

Horses in Monterey and San Diego Counties have been cleared for release following EHV-1 outbreak.

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Random sample testing reveals presence of Salmonella in four lots of product.

National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity recommends publishing revised studies on mutated H5N1 virus.

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Saratoga Springs, N.Y. -- A strangles outbreak forced the closure of Saratoga Raceway until April 11, according to a recent announcement from the New York State Racing and Wagering Board.

New York, N.Y. -- dvm360.com, DVM Newsmagazine and dvm360's iPad app won three coveted national journalism awards.

North Grafton, Mass. -- Tufts? Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine plans to open a low-cost primary care clinic for under-served pets around Worcester.

Albany, N.Y. -- Some New York legislators want healthcare practitioners--including veterinarians--to start checking a controlled-substance-abuse registry before prescribing some medications.

Raleigh, N.C. -- The push for the legal system to award non-economic damages was thwarted again in North Carolina.

National Report -- Two new reports indicate that pet owners may be shying away from veterinary hospitals to save money.

Yardley, Pa.--Velcera's FidoPharm is unveiling a canine generic heartworm preventive today, and it will be available only through Wal-Mart and Sam's Club pharmacies.

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Yardley, Pa.--Velcera's FidoPharm is unveiling a canine generic heartworm preventive today, and it will be available only through Wal-Mart and Sam's Club pharmacies.

Glendale, Ariz. -- Midwestern University, with locations in Arizona and Indiana, is moving forward with plans to construct Arizona's first veterinary school.

Rockville, Md. -- Two lots of livestock and poultry feed that were distributed in Nebraska and Wyoming have been recalled after an unspecified number of horses died from exposure to high monensin sodium levels.

Canines can carry norovirus--a primary cause of gastroenteritis and of diarrheal disease in humans.

Raleigh, N.C. -- Labrador Retrievers remained where they have been for the last 21 consecutive years?at the top of the American Kennel Club?s (AKC) most popular dogs list for 2011.

Winnipeg, Canada -- Manitoba veterinarians who perform cosmetic ear cropping on dogs could lose their veterinary licenses, according to veterinary regulators.