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Rome -- A major resurgence of the H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza through a mutant strain of the virus is spreading through Asia and global leaders are warning against a possible marriage between the highly lethal bird flu strain and the highly infectious H1N1.
Annapolis, Md. -- Veterinary candidates who did not earn a degree from a veterinary program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (COE), but who have passed the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE), will now be considered for state licensure in Maryland.
Rockville, Md. -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning veterinarians about a possible risk of fractures associated with a device used to deliver the feline leukemia vaccine through the skin of cats.
Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), along with the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) released new preventive care guidelines for dogs and cats today.
New York City - The phones started ringing at Riverside Animal Hospital shortly after the New York Post published a story about a Bulldog that died from respiratory distress after being left unattended for days in a veterinary clinic's kennel.
London - Thirteen people have been convicted in what British officials are calling Europe's largest veterinary drug ring.
Montpelier, Vt. -- Flood waters from Hurricane Irene left several Vermont towns isolated from society and without communication.
Greenies launches a new line of veterinary-exclusive dental chews designed to promote overall health.
Sonoma County, Calif. -- Three cases of the same neurotropathogenic strain of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) that sickened more than two dozen horses during an outbreak in May have been confirmed on a single ranch in Sonoma County, but animal health officials say the two outbreaks are unrelated.
Clarksville, Ark. -- Eighty horses on a ranch in the Clarksville area are under quarantine after a ?substantial and alarming? outbreak of equine infectious anemia (EIA) was discovered there.
Topeka, Kan. -- An estimated one in 300 to 400 cats get hyperthyroidism throughout the course of their life. To offer veterinarians and pet owners an alternative to current surgical, radioactive iodine and oral management of hyperthyroidism, Hill?s Pet Nutrition launched Hill?s Prescription Diet y/d Feline Thyroid Health.
Kansas City -- Heska is looking for great ideas to help the veterinary profession.
Kansas City -- Do you have catitude? According to feline expert Margie Scherk, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (feline) understanding behaviors of your feline patients can improve care and ease anxiety associated with feline visits to veterinarians.
National Report ? The American Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says it is working with a coalition of groups to mobilize veterinarians and other emergency resources to respond to Hurricane Irene's impending threat to New York City and other areas.
Portland, Ore. -- Overwhelming protest by the veterinary community quashed a proposed amendment to Oregon regulations that would have allowed some animals to be vaccinated without an examination by a veterinarian.
Gainesville, Fla. -- While Hurricane Irene churns its way up the East Coast, veterinarians are preparing to respond.
Mineral, Va. -- The building just started shaking, says veterinarian Daniel Slovis, whose practice was just a few miles from the epicenter of the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that impacted much of the Northeast today.
Providence, R. I. -- Rhode Island animal owners may now obtain rabies vaccination directly from the Department of Environmental Management--which has sole authority over animal vaccines--rather than through a veterinarian.
Rockville, Md. -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is adding a new component to adverse drug experience reports, now requiring the frequency of reactions to be added.
Seattle company to market medical marijuana patch to control pain in dogs, horses.
Rockville, Md. -- Merrick Pet Care of Amarillo, Texas, is recalling a single lot of its Doggie Wishbone pet treat (ITEM No. 29050, UPC No. 2280829050, Lot 11031, Best By 30 Jan 2013) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
National Report -- As a shortage of the heartworm treatment Immiticide® looms, the American Heartworm Society unveiled an interim management plan for veterinarians yesterday.
Davis, Calif. -- Dr. Michael D. Lairmore, veterinarian, cancer researcher and top administrator at The Ohio State University has been named dean of the University of California-Davis (UC-Davis) School of Veterinary Medicine.
Rockville, Md. -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration?s Center for Veterinary Medicine is clarifying requirements for a new Salmonella evaluation program after receiving a number of questions.
National Report -- Veterinary company stocks rebounded in early trading following yesterday's large-scale stock market correction impacting U.S. and world markets.
The editors of dvm360.com have announced that the second digital issue is now available for download inside the dvm360 iPad app. The first and only veterinary digital publication designed specifically for the iPad, the dvm360 app offers you everything you need to succeed in veterinary practice right on your iPad.
Rockville, Md. -- Ridley Block Operations initiated a voluntary recall July 29 on one lot of Purina-Lix 38 Hi-E and RangeLand® 38 Hi-E free-choice supplement tubs for beef cattle because softened product may contain excessive levels of urea.
A new tick-borne bacterium causing ehrlichiosis has been discovered in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Blacksburg, Va. -- Police issued a lockdown of the entire Virginia Tech campus after a suspicious man was reported with a handgun.
