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National Report - More states are passing or considering legislation to mandate pet sterilization by veterinarians.

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.

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.

Denver -- The idea was to create a program to offer pet owners high-deductible, low-cost pet insurance policies to help defray costs of veterinary care.

In this photo gallery, Dr. Dani McVety of Lutz, Fla. guides a client through the emotional process of euthanasia.

Denver-- New state rules in Colorado places veterinary students under the direct supervision of licensed veterinarians.

Harrogate, Tenn. -- Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is staffing up to fill key positions as it readies to open its new veterinary college next year.

Portland, Ore. -- Tony Ueber was named president of Banfield Pet Hospital®. And in 2012, Ueber is expected to become the next chief executive officer of the practice, succeeding John Payne.

National Report -- Pet owners should price shop on veterinary care, according an August 2011 report by Consumer Reports.

Los Alamos -- Veterinarians and New Mexico state authorities scrambled to evacuate hundreds of pets and livestock during a forced evacuation of Los Alamos, N.M.

Hillsborough, N.J. - With feline visits still on the decline, the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) have developed a new set of guidelines that they hope will make trips to the veterinarian less stressful for cats.

National Report -- An outbreak of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) that raced through 12 Western states in late spring has officially come to an end.