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The cause of the adverse events that spurred the latest FDA alert regarding DOUXO Seborrhea Shampoo (0.1% phytosphingosine) are still under investigation, according to Sogeval Laboratories.

Veterinary data from a 2010 survey confirms that heartworm disease was diagnosed in every U.S. state ? and nearly almost every county and parish too.

Davis, Calif. -- A University of California-Davis (UC-Davis) veterinary professor has given up his position as chair of the medicine and epidemiology department at the school's veterinary college at the request of the university chancellor.

Spring Valley, Wis. -- A recall initiated in January for possibly contaminated alcohol and iodine prep pads, alcohol swabs and alcohol swabsticks now includes products in several equine and canine first-aid kids.

Incorrect answer for Image Quiz: Cytology-A chalky white-filled lesion in a German shepherd

Denver -- David Haworth, DVM, PhD, has been named the new president and chief executive officer of Morris Animal Foundation (MAF), taking over for Dr. Patricia Olson, who left the position in November 2010.

What disease process is causing this dog's lesion?

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education is planning site visits to four veterinary schools and colleges this year.

The Kansas Bioscience Authority awarded Abaxis Veterinary Reference Laboratory $650,000 over three years.

Legislation targets sales of prescription medications by DVMs.

Pompano Beach, Fla. -- Net income for PetMed Express dropped 31.7 percent from a year earlier.

It's just a matter of time for the next natural disaster to impact the United States, says Dr. Karen Iovino, team commander of the National Veterinary Response Team 2.

At the dvm360 Medicine Zone in the exhibit hall, veterinarians and technicians found unparalleled access to a team of clinicians there to field questions about difficult cases.

Washington, D.C. -- "I was so nervous, I was sweating like a FEMA director watching the Weather Channel."

Rockville, Md. -- A sick dog in Missouri has prompted the recall of pig ear treats that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says could be contaminated with Salmonella.

Jefferson City, Mo. -- A new law has been signed by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon that replaces the highly controversial Proposition B, last fall's ballot issue aimed at ending puppy mills.

Injunction bars two veterinary specialists from competing with Iowa State.

Davis, Calif. -- The $58.5 million research facility at UC-Davis veterinary school will bring together 50 faculty members from more than 24 disciplines.

All life is an adventure, but mine has been blessed with countless mini-adventures.

This lecture will provide an overview of the CDC Zoonoses team.

The Kentucky Agriculture Development Team was tasked to implement an agricultural strategy for provinces (including) Bamyan, Kapisa, Panjshir and Parwan. We provided direction and focus of agriculture resources. Our effort was to increase agricultural sector jobs and productivity.

The most common concern expression by clients about their cats' behavior involves inappropriate elimination.

Food allergy in horses is a confusing, poorly understood and sometimes controversial topic.

Check out these best practices for choosing dental sutures, needles and suturing methods.

While this document does not address equipment such as syringes, needles and radiographic units, it does focus on devices marketed in the liquid form, for use exclusively within veterinary medicine.

National Report - While the Bureau of Land Management is going to increase attempts at using birth control to keep wild-horse populations in check this year, an internal report reveals that much more is needed to make the program sustainable.

Dr. Susan E. Little address the epidemiology and treatment of this tick-borne disease.

Cystoscopic-guided laser ablation is a minimally invasive alternative to surgery for these congenital anomalies.

National Report - Expect client backlash if you decide not fax prescription authorization to 1-800-PetMeds.

Jackson, Miss. - A new law, approved by the governor March 8, will allows chiropractors to treat animal patients on referral from a veterinarian.