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Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association's Executive Board adopted a policy designed to steer local municipalities away from regulating veterinary procedures.

Washington - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must establish an early-warning and surveillance system by this fall to identify adulteration of the nation's pet-food supply and any future outbreaks of illness associated with pet foods.

Memphis, Tenn. - The Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) anticipates mandatory spay/neuter and breed-specific banning legislation - both of which it opposes - to be introduced in the next legislative session.

He's been called a wolf in sheep's clothing, a man with hidden agendas and the most influential player the animal-welfare arena has ever seen.

Ops Township, Ont. - A veterinarian was sentenced to two years in jail for causing a fatal car crash that left one man dead and another seriously injured.

The number of stallions covering mares, and the number of mares bred in North America both declined in 2007, according to the latest statistics from the Jockey Club.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The One Health Initiative Task Force met Nov. 28-30 at American Veterinary Medical Association offices with American Medical Association President Ron Davis (right) in attendance.

National Report - International companion-animal vaccine guidelines were developed by a World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) committee to help ensure effective care for pets around the world.

ITHACA, N.Y. - The New York State Veterinary Medical Society (NYSVMS) and Cornell University's veterinary college have teamed up to produce the New York State Veterinary Conference.

We veterinarians always keep an eye out for teeth. If we aren't careful, some of our patients might sink theirs into us.

Providence, R.I. - More than 200 physicians and veterinarians gathered to share ideas, improve knowledge and open communication lines about zoonotic and vector diseases at the state's first joint conference.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association unveiled a Web page designed to illustrate nationwide needs for food-animal practitioners.

Washington, D.C. - 12/27/07 - Improved communication between veterinarians and the pet food industry, the development of state feed regulations and the establishment of DVM-patient diet histories can all help improve the safety and monitoring of pet food, according to the National Pet Food Commission (NPFC).

Baton Rouge, LA. - 12/22/07 - Fellow DVM and State Rep. Mike Strain, who will take over as Louisiana's agriculture and forestry commissioner next month has tapped another local veterinarian to a high-ranking position in the department.

Miami - 12/21/07 - A 45-year-old man was arrested after attempting to give a puppy a rabies shot during a house call visit, despite having no veterinarian license.

A PDF of the 2007 article index to keep with your magazine archives.

National Report -- Researchers have identified a new strain of swine influenza that is molecularly composed of both avian and swine influenza genes.

June 2007 BPA Statement for DVM Newsmagazine

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Battle Ground, Ind. - 12/18/07 - After almost two decades, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) has parted ways with their management company, leaving the organization searching for a new executive director.

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2007 Veterinary Medicine article index

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