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Jennieann, Heischmidt, DVM, takes it all off for a "nude" calendar to help a local historical society.

Michelson grant awarded to one, many others are in the running for $75 million

I realized that humanity probably really is getting dumber and the reason may be the very technology that promised to improve our lives.

Arizona court joins ranks with California and Vermont judges in saying "no" to emotional damages cases

Defining societal needs key to address long-term future, experts say.

For the first time in almost 30 years, the games leave Europe and come stateside.

Executive board, committees approve $50 fee hike for regular members

A record-length court battle based on allegations of discrimination cost the British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association millions of dollars to defend, and now members are pledging to raise another $400,000 through a membership fee levy

A new campaign to redefine livestock housing in Ohio was announced Feb. 1.

The American Association of Feline Practitioners and the American Animal Hospital Association have jointly developed and released the Feline Life Stage Guidelines.

The federal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program is being phased in throughout 2010, which should help some practicing veterinarians offset a healthy portion of their student loans.

Columbus, Ohio -- Membership of the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board, created through a livestock welfare ballot initiative in November 2009, is expected to be in place by March, according to the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA).

Oklahoma City, Okla. --Equine teeth floaters are getting another chance at legitimacy in Oklahoma, after two years of back-and-forth decisions over whether they could practice their craft in the state.

Rockville, Md. -- The Food and Drug Administration reports its Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee (VMAC) will meet to talk about new data from its risk minimization plan regarding Pfizer's ProHeart 6.

Veterinary volunteers are on the ground in Haiti. See photos of what they are facing.

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Volunteers reach Haiti with medicine, vaccines as disease risks increase.

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The Animal Relief Coalition of Haiti (ARCH) mobilized within days of the earthquake to gather veterinary supplies. This photo package shows the effort made on behalf of animals after the disaster.

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NAVTA reports that the Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians has been established.

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Duluth, Ga. -- To manage a temporary shortage of a canine heartworm treatment called Immiticide (melarsomine dihydrochloride), Merial continues to consult with veterinarians on a case-by-case basis, the company reports.

The editors at dvm360 analyzed veterinary practices today and identified eight critical trends. Top of the list: More clients who can't or won't pay. We built this package to help.

Ithaca, N.Y. -- Tuition is going up for veterinary students, and many others, at the Cornell University.