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Kansas City -- Of all the regulatory issues veterinarians face, the use and storage of controlled substances can be the most contentious.

Columbia, Mo. -- In an effort to do her part to decrease the number of unwanted horses in the United States, the head of University of Missouri's equine ambulatory section will offer an equine sterilization clinic this fall.

Kansas City -- The party began at CVC Kansas City today. And according to conference organizers, pre-registration attendance has been strong.

Lenexa, Kan. -- CEVA is buying a majority share in Summit VetPharm.

Oklahoma City, Okla. -- A veterinarian beat out a rancher in a runoff primary for a U.S. House of Representatives seat in Ohio's 2nd Congressional District.

Raleigh, N.C. -- A gene linked to a fatal neurodegenerative disease in American Staffordshire terriers was identified by veterinary researchers.

Raleigh, N.C. -- Students at North Carolina State University interested in pursuing a DVM can take advantage of a new Veterinary Professions Advising Center (VetPAC) on campus and online.

Omaha, Neb. -- Professional Veterinary Products, Ltd. (PVP) filed for bankruptcy in a U.S. court, and the veterinary distributor is actively seeking a buyer.

Lausanne, Switzerland -- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have their place in equine sports, according to representatives from U.S. sport horse organizations at a recent Congress on the topic.

Since its eradication in 1988, the United States is beginning to see more cases of equine piroplasmosis, a blood-borne parasitic disease.

In addition to serving as school dean, Donald Jasper worked as a professor and an authority on milk quality and livestock disease.

Court upholds veterinary professionals must meet VHMA requirements to use the CVPM certification mark.