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Toronto, Ontario -- Menu Foods -- known largely for a widespread pet-food recall in 2007 -- was purchased by Arkansas-based Simmons Pet Food, Inc. for $239 million.

Medford, Mass. -- The Association for Women Veterinarians Foundation named the dean of Tufts University's veterinary college its 2010 Outstanding Woman Veterinarian of the Year.

National Report -- Reagan National Airport and Washington Dulles are two of the latest airports in the United States offering pet relief areas for traveling companions.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- Terry Ryan Kane and Kathryn A. Simmons are the 2010-2011 Congressional Science Fellows for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Gainesville, Fla. -- Longtime faculty member Dr. Paul Gibbs has been named associate dean for the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Infectious Diseases and Pathology.

Amarillo, Texas -- Merrick Pet Care is expanding a recall from earlier this month to include another 80 cases of its Texas Hold'ems dog treats.

Melville, N.Y. -- Henry Schein Inc. reported record second-quarter financial earnings that included a huge boost in sales for North American Animal Health with Butler Schein Animal Health.

Cleveland, Ga. -- Mice, rats, and chicks sold as frozen reptile feed may have been the cause of human illnesses in 17.

Washington -- A two-page document offering guidance on avoiding the spread of influenza was developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and now is available on OSHA?s Web site.

Salmonella fears trigger recall of some 22 veterinary formulations

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London -- Animal Airways, a pet flight and relocation company, now is offering an in-flight veterinary service to ensure pet safety and wellness during air travel.

The AVMA HOD votes on three resolutions concerning antimicrobial use.

Brea, Calif. -- VPI Pet Insurance has released numbers on the most common toxins behind its pet poisoning claims after trips to the veterinarian.

Atlanta -- Hundreds of veterinary leaders will convene today to address multiple issues facing the veterinary profession at the American Veterinary Medical Association meeting here.

After $50 jump for 2011, new proposal would allow for $10 hikes in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Atlanta?Veterinarians should be involved in the 'decision-making process' when it comes to the use of antibiotics in animals.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- Two new task forces were created by the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Executive Board at its June meeting.

The Animal Hospital of West Nashville was in harm's way during a "1,000-year" flood event in May.

Whitehouse Station, N.J. -- The largest animal health company in the world has a new name and a new chief executive officer.

Trenton, N.J. -- New state legislation calls on veterinarians to better disclose their boarding policies to clients.

St. Joseph, Mo. -- Boehringer Ingelheim introduced its new canine Lyme disease vaccine to the veterinary market today during a live webcast.

New York -- A board-certified veterinarian has been tapped for the new position of chief operating officer for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

Cincinnati -- Concerns about possible Salmonella contamination pushed Procter & Gamble to voluntarily recall two lots of an Iams veterinary formula of dry cat food.

Trenton, N.J. -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed a bill that would allow veterinarians to substitute volunteer veterinary services for continuing education credits.

New Senate bill would make USDA loan repayment program tax-exempt.

Brookings, S.D. -- Administrators at South Dakota State University voted recently to change the name of the school's Department of Veterinary Science to the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences.

At its annual meeting June 21, the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) elected Dr. Douglas Corey as its new chairman. Corey replaces long-time Chairman Dr. Tom Lenz.