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Pancreatitis is a common disorder in both cats and dogs, according to pathological examination of pancreas tissue post-mortem.

Nashville, Tenn.- As the University of Tennessee's (UT) veterinary college and hospital reopens following a historic three-day government shutdown, DVM educators say the state legislature's impasse on a budget not only is to blame for the closure, but also signifies an economic crunch of national proportions.

Matthews Cremation Group releases its Deluxe Processing workstation

Washington, D.C.­More than 1,000 producers and cattle industry representatives from across the country came together in Reno, Nev., for the 2002 Cattle Industry Summer Conference, July 17-20.

AkPharma, Inc., promotes CatSip®, lactose-free real milk for cats.

Merial has put out a reward on fleas. In fact, the company created a sales promotion program for veterinarians called the Frontline® Wrangle the Rewards program.

Monsanto Choice Genetics introduces the Core Matriarch Pyramid, a closed-herd breeding system giving producers greater control of herd health and genetic performance.

Additional MRI images

Rangy cowboy and 'snakey' cow take every ounce of doc's patience; give lesson in theriogenology

EquiPet introduces Canine Corta-Rx Spray that is available exclusively to veterinary hospitals.

Nutro Products introduces two premium dog foods created to appeal to dog owners currently buying supermarket brands but wanting higher quality ingredients, the company says.

Van Beek Global/Ninkov LLC introduces DiaBac, an effective product for controlling bacterial-caused diarrhea in dogs, the company says.

KentScientific.com introduces the BiteGlove, which is a solution to the pain of animal handling.

Natural animal Feeds USA introduces MSM Ointment to help protect horses from harsh environmental exposures.

Perry, Iowa-The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) says the sow housing guidelines that were recently passed by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) are sound, based in science and important for the swine industry.

State launches model survey to mine untapped equine industry; state has 'tremendous' equine practice potential

Dr. Johnny Hoskins tackles some of the common errors made in diagnostic testing and the importance of regular testing in aging pets.

Washington-The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced it will provide an additional $4 million to states hardest hit by the West Nile virus.

At 34 years old, baby faced Neil Shaw, DVM, ACVIM, appears to have walked straight off a college campus.

Autoclave Testing Service, Inc., providing third-party sterility assurance programs, announces its money-saving economy program that offers full documentation of test results, display certificates and free technical support.

Vet-Kem introduces its new Tickaway' tick collar for dogs.

It is not uncommon for residents of the country of Georgia, in the former Soviet Union, to live well more than 100 years.

Washington-A Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TU) graduate and his bride-to-be will wed next month in New York's Rockefeller Plaza, sharing their special day with family, friends and millions of NBC viewers.

As Colorado and Arizona residents return to the charred remains of their homes and neighborhoods, volunteer veterinarians get back their daily life after donating time and resources to saving thousands of abandoned pets and injured wildlife.

Wedgewood Pharmacy announces it was granted a license to dispense compounded Cyclosporine 1 percent or 2 percent drops.

Clinicians tend to count on histopathological findings as the cornerstone in their diagnostic and therapeutic plans.

B&F Marketing introduces the Travel Buddies Pet Carrier for small animals

Government to decide fate of multi-million dollar, heavily-manpowered-federal agencies

Los Angeles-A judge in San Diego rules pets have no emotional value while the city council of neighboring city, Los Angeles, may sympathize with the four-legged creatures, by demanding pet "owners" reclassify themselves as "guardians."

Pullman, Wash.-Researchers at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at Washington State University (WSU) have developed new tests to help diagnose malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) a leading disease of bison.