Madison, Wis.-- Veterinary researchers, urged by international government officials to censor their findings on the transmission of H5N1 influenza viruses due to risks of bioterrorism, have agreed to a two-month moratorium on their studies.
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In this issue: Learn about Valentine's Day toxins; read why DVMs are protesting a spay-neuter clinic; discover 3 expanding parasites; boost your revenue; heal the hurt of euthanasia; plus view videos, photos, and more.
St. Paul, Minn.-- Veterinarian Jody Lulich of the University of Minnesota was honored with the 2012 Mark L. Morris, Sr., Lifetime Achievement Award.
Greensboro, N.C. -- Novartis Animal Health is resuming the distribution and sale of a number of veterinary products from a plant in Nebraska.
Los Angeles?Vetstreet announced today it is merging with ThinkPets, Inc., a provider of print and digital pet-owner education and publisher of HealthyPet Magazine®.
Indianapolis, Ind. -- Indiana lawmakers proposed a new animal sterilization program that would reimburse veterinarians who spay or neuter dogs or cats owned by Medicaid recipients.
Veterinarians converge on Mississippi shelter to address competitive pressures.
East Hanover, N.J. -- Novartis Animal Health is warning veterinarians of a "rare possibility" that a wrong tablet might be found in some 30-count bottles of Clomicalm® (clomipramine hydrochloride) tablets.
BR>Schaumburg, Ill. - New rules regarding passage of bylaws amendments from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) now require a two-thirds vote for passage.
St. Louis -- Nestlé Purina and Jenny Craig are collaborating on a program to help pets and their owners lose weight.
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Portland, Me --Vets First Choice acquired Maryland-based online veterinary pharmacy VetCentric.
Equine herpesvirus has been confirmed in 17 horses at two locations in California.
The veterinary staff at Tampa Palms Animal Hospital captured images of two adult hookworms using an iPhone.
Madison, Wis. -- A search committee has been appointed to assist University of Wisconsin-Madison's administration in identifying and selecting the next dean of university's veterinary school.
dvm360.com, DVM Newsmagazine, Veterinary Economics, and the dvm360 iPad app have all been named finalists in the 58th Annual Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Award. The Neals are considered to be the highest honor for business-to-business magazines in the United States.
Orange County, Calif. -- A new outbreak of the neurological form of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) has been confirmed by California authorities.
Fort Collins, Colo. -- A Colorado State University (CSU) study will look at how equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) may compromise the immune system immediately upon entering the ?gate? of a horse?s respiratory system.
Orlando -- About 59 percent of veterinary professionals responding to a recent survey recognize the economic and health problems associated with the decline in veterinary visits.
Fort Collins, Colo. -- At least one client of Colorado State University's (CSU) Equine Reproduction Laboratory (ERL) is looking at legal options following the catastrophic fire that destroyed the facility and all of his genetic material stored there.
Raleigh, N.C. -- North Carolina confirmed the state?s first-ever case of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) Jan. 5.
National Report -- The U.S. (USDA) Department of Agriculture will close 259 domestic offices, according to a Jan. 9 announcement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, including offices that employ veterinarians.
In this issue: Analyze trends for 2012; teach clients to administer subcutaneous fluids; perform a skin biopsy; learn to thank your team; identify true leaders; crown the Hospital Design winner; plus videos, photos, and more.
Fort Collins, Colo. -- Colorado State University (CSU) announced today that Dr. Mark Stetter is the new dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
National Report -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an order Jan. 4 prohibiting certain uses of cephalosporin antibiotics in food animals after April 5.
Washington -- The release of a long-awaited national study on the veterinary workforce has been delayed for the eighth time.
As competition heats up on the costs, Midwestern veterinary graduates may be the target of recruiting efforts.
"The Incredible Dr. Pol" is earning praise from viewers, but veterinarians are offering mixed reviews.
National Report -- Two more dry dog foods have been recalled due to high aflatoxin levels, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Cornell's veterinary college reports the cause of death was inconclusive for a New York City carriage horse whose collapse stirred debate about the welfare of these horses in New York City.
Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) House of Delegates (HOD) will vote on two bylaw amendments and three resolutions at its winter session Jan. 6-8.
