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Veterinarians will want to know what the consumer watchdog is saying to pet owners about four purveyors of pet health insurance.

Portland, Ore. -- The non-profit P2V joined forces with Banfield, The Pet Hospital to provide veterinary care to adopted pets placed with military service members, veterans and emergency first responders.

Fortune magazine projects 36 percent growth in veterinarian jobs by 2018.

Secaucus, N.J. -- Hartz Mountain Corp. is recalling a dog treat due to concerns over the risk of Salmonella contamination.

Franck's Pharmacy resumed its veterinary compounding practice after a federal judge refused to order a temporary ban.

Repurposed technology will map out the extent of oil and chemical impact on wildlife.

Cincinnati -- Proctor & Gamble is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from one Iams dry cat-food formulation.

Veterinary practices in the Gulf Coast are feeling the financial impact of the oil spill

While the number of animals that die on commercial flights is relatively small, according to DOT, the report suggests that some dogs suffer in the air more than others

Senate may dissolve RVT committee, add member to California veterinary board

Kansas City -- CVC Kansas City registered more than 6,000 veterinary professionals this year, according to conference organizers.

Kansas City -- Of all the regulatory issues veterinarians face, the use and storage of controlled substances can be the most contentious.

Columbia, Mo. -- In an effort to do her part to decrease the number of unwanted horses in the United States, the head of University of Missouri's equine ambulatory section will offer an equine sterilization clinic this fall.

Kansas City -- The party began at CVC Kansas City today. And according to conference organizers, pre-registration attendance has been strong.

Lenexa, Kan. -- CEVA is buying a majority share in Summit VetPharm.

Oklahoma City, Okla. -- A veterinarian beat out a rancher in a runoff primary for a U.S. House of Representatives seat in Ohio's 2nd Congressional District.

Raleigh, N.C. -- A gene linked to a fatal neurodegenerative disease in American Staffordshire terriers was identified by veterinary researchers.

Raleigh, N.C. -- Students at North Carolina State University interested in pursuing a DVM can take advantage of a new Veterinary Professions Advising Center (VetPAC) on campus and online.

Omaha, Neb. -- Professional Veterinary Products, Ltd. (PVP) filed for bankruptcy in a U.S. court, and the veterinary distributor is actively seeking a buyer.

Lausanne, Switzerland -- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have their place in equine sports, according to representatives from U.S. sport horse organizations at a recent Congress on the topic.

Since its eradication in 1988, the United States is beginning to see more cases of equine piroplasmosis, a blood-borne parasitic disease.

In addition to serving as school dean, Donald Jasper worked as a professor and an authority on milk quality and livestock disease.

Court upholds veterinary professionals must meet VHMA requirements to use the CVPM certification mark.

Officials at the 2010 World Equestrian Games have selected Hagyard Equine Medical Institute's Jennifer Feiner, VMD, as the event's quarantine veterinarian.

Students from Michigan State University take three-week tour to perform spays and neuters across the state.

State officials warn northern county residents to take precautions

Marlborough, Mass. -- The Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association will lead a statewide campaign in September to microchip pets.

A new mandatory food animal identification program is the subject of public meetings in August.