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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.

Wichita, Kan. -- Cargill Value Added Meats Retail is voluntarily recalling about 36 million pounds of fresh and frozen ground turkey in response to an outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg that has infected at least 77 people in 26 states.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- While the profession awaits a national study on the needs of the veterinary workforce that has been years in the making, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has decided to undertake a study of its own.

Federal and state agencies unveiled a new plan to share information about illnesses and product defects associated with pet food.

Rockville, Md. -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first drug to treat urinary incontinence in dogs.

St. Louis -- Nestle Purina PetCare is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Purina Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food products.

Manhattan, Kan. -- Veterinary medical students are more likely to struggle with depression than their human medicine counterparts, according to new research from Kansas State University.

No people or horses were hurt following a fire at CSU's veterinary college, but officials say its equine reproductive center is a total loss.

The number of registered Thoroughbred foals is declining as horse racing faces increasing economic challenges.

Washington -- The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) came under new leadership July 18 at its summer meeting when Dr. Gerhardt Schurig, dean of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, assumed the presidency.

Brussels, Belgium -- Elanco, the animal health division of Eli Lilly and Co., finalized its acquisition of the animal health business of Janssen Pharmaceutica, a Johnson & Johnson company.

St. Louis -- A new report describing the future of veterinary education has been adopted by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).

Sergeant's Pet Care Products' return and exchange on fipronil-methoprene products is not mandatory as reported yesterday in an online report filed by DVM Newsmagazine.

Omaha, Neb. -- Sergeant's Pet Products issued a voluntary return-and-exchange on its fipronil-methoprene products because they infringe on Merial's patents, the company reports.

dvm360.com announces the launch of the first and only veterinary digital publication available as an iPad app.

The number of veterinary visits is falling, and a new partnership of veterinary associations and animal-health companies aims to reverse the trend.

Profession confirms, expands on findings of previous pet owner survey.

St. Louis -- Veterinarians are facing a defining time, says Dr. Rene Carlson, the incoming president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

St. Louis -- AVMA delegates are calling for a new task force to evaluate the role of the association's Council on Education (COE) in accrediting foreign veterinary schools.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced July 13 that, pending final approvals, the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues (NCVEI) will cease to exist as an independent organization and become part of AVMA.

Austin -- Texas may soon allow non-veterinarians to perform certain equine dental procedures under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.

Helena, Mont. -- Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer vetoed an attempt by Montana lawmakers to reduce the statute of limitations on medical malpractice claims.

Los Angeles -- In a deal valued at $146 million, VCA Antech is buying veterinary communications firm MediMedia Animal Health, which includes VetStreet.

New York -- Pfizer is considering the sale of its animal-health business, the company reports.

Bel Air, Md. ? The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) appointed Christopher Carpenter, DVM, MBA as its new executive director.