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AVMA warns veterinarians about e-mail fraud, offers 5 tips for scam-spotting
Watch out for this bogus webinar invitation and protect yourself from future scams.
Hartz fish food recalled due to possible Salmonella health risk
Random sample testing reveals presence of Salmonella in four lots of product.
Top 10 dog and cat medical conditions in 2011
Pet insurance company reveals most common causes of veterinary visits.
Avian flu studies are fit to print, says U.S. biosecurity board
National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity recommends publishing revised studies on mutated H5N1 virus.
Oklahoma considers tax credit for horse slaughter plant
Oklahoma City, Okla. - State lawmakers are considering an income tax credit for an equine horse slaughter facility.
W.V. works to clarify rules for RVTs
Charleston, W.V. - Some West Virginia lawmakers want to change the requirements and scope of practice for registered veterinary technicians.
Missouri wants to limit 'animal rights' debate
Jefferson City, Mo. - Missouri legislation seeks to limit animal-rights arguments in cases of non-economic damages.
Hawaii mulls exemption from electronic RX reporting program
Honolulu - Veterinarians may no longer have to report prescription information to the state in Hawaii if new legislation passes.
Hawaii considers forced sterilization for pets sold through retail channels
Honolulu - State lawmakers are again calling for mandatory sterilization of puppies and kittens sold through pet stores.
Tennessee drafts new legislation in favor of horse slaughter ban
Nashville - Shortly after the federal government re-opened the door to horse slaughter for human consumption in the United States, Tennessee legislators are working to keep it out of the state.
S.D. commissions feasibility study for equine slaughter plant
Pierre, S.D. - South Dakota lawmakers want a new study to examine the feasibility of establishing an equine processing plant in the state.
Mind Over Miller: Not that kind of doctor
Dr. Miller relates amusing stories about the public's confusing veterinarians with physicians.
Mississippi says only vets can diagnose livestock pregnancies
Jackson, Miss. - The Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine filed a new rule stating that only veterinarians licensed in the state may diagnose pregnancies in livestock.
Treeing Walker Coonhound climbs into AKC's breed list
Raleigh, N.C. - The American Kennel Club added the Treeing Walker Coonhound to its list of 174 recognized breeds.
Tennessee lawmakers pitch new exotic ownership rules
Nashville - New legislation proposed in Tennessee would crack down on dangerous animal ownership.
Idea Exchange: A funnel that is picture perfect for medical waste
Use old x-ray film to expand access to medical waste containers.
Let the laminitis data gathering begin!
U.S. and Canadian equine practitioners are asked to submit data for AAEP laminitis study.
W.V. may exempt veterinary drugs from sales tax
Charleston, W.V. - A new bill in West Virginia is seeking to exempt veterinary medications from consumer sales and service taxes.
Texas A&M, medical school team up against canine lymphoma
College Station, Texas - A study shows that a new immunotherapy for dogs diagnosed with advanced-stage non-Hodgkins lymphoma (NHL) could improve their survival time and quality of life.
Idea Exchange: A tip to keep styptic powder dry
A urinalysis strip container lid can cut out moisture.
Food hypersensitivities: Performing an elimination diet trial
Take the time to find the right trial diet, and counsel clients on what not to feed.
Idea Exchange: How to make a turtle "open wide"
A solution for opening turtles' and tortoises' mouths for medication or tube feeding.
Dumbed down by dominance, Part 2: Change your dominant thinking
Embrace deference, not dominance, to ensure healthy and happy human-pet relationships.
Idea Exchange: Shower curtain liners help keep it clean in a mixed-animal practice
Lining the ground helps ease the cleanup of large-animal births or prolapses.
How to manage diabetes cases: Second in a two-part series
A Q&A with Dr. Lori Wise reveals strategies for managing diabetic cats and dogs.
The final bill
National Report - A Syracuse, N.Y., television station opted to air a report critical of area veterinarians for charging owners to stay in the room during the euthanasia.
Hawaii lawmakers want minimum CE requirement for DVMs
Honolulu - Hawaii veterinarians are facing new continuing education requirements if Senate Bill 2522 passes.
Arizona wants veterinary, other healthcare services taxed
Phoenix, Ariz. - Veterinary services may soon be hit with a 6 percent retail tax.
Cornell secures grant for $22 million veterinary classroom expansion
Ithaca, N.Y. - Cornell University will begin a new $22 million renovation project this spring.
Okla. reviews rules on animal massage, acupressure
Oklahoma City, Okla. - Oklahoma lawmakers are trying to redefine the certification process for animal massage and acupressure.
