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The basic anatomical structures of the esophagus are the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), the body of the esophagus and the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The entire canine esophagus is composed of two layers of striated muscle, while the distal third of the feline esophagus is composed of striated muscle.

Bovine respiratory disease complex includes bacterial components, which cause the classic clinical signs of lethargy, depression, and fever, with variable nasal discharge, cough, or other signs. This bacterial component of BRD (most commonly Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and Mycoplasma bovis) may be treated with antimicrobial drugs designed to kill or inhibit the growth of the pathogenic bacteria.

Elevations of in one or more serum liver enzyme activities (LEA) are a common finding on serum biochemical analysis. Liver enzyme measurements do not reflect liver function but rather hepatocyte membrane integrity, cholestasis and enzyme induction.

Take a look at four immunosuppressants used in people that may soon be incorporated into immunosuppressive protocols in veterinary medicine as well.

Species of poisonous snakes found in North Carolina - Pit Vipers (Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorous. Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus, Eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus, Pygmy rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius), Elapidae Eastern coral snake (Micrurus fulvius fulvius).

On occasion, I feel the need to refer a difficult medical case to another hospital. (Yes, I dump the problem on someone else.)

The AVMA HOD votes on three resolutions concerning antimicrobial use.

Brea, Calif. -- VPI Pet Insurance has released numbers on the most common toxins behind its pet poisoning claims after trips to the veterinarian.

Two D.C. area airports comply with federal rules requiring animal relief areas.

Atlanta -- Hundreds of veterinary leaders will convene today to address multiple issues facing the veterinary profession at the American Veterinary Medical Association meeting here.

After $50 jump for 2011, new proposal would allow for $10 hikes in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Atlanta?Veterinarians should be involved in the 'decision-making process' when it comes to the use of antibiotics in animals.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- Two new task forces were created by the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Executive Board at its June meeting.

The Animal Hospital of West Nashville was in harm's way during a "1,000-year" flood event in May.

Whitehouse Station, N.J. -- The largest animal health company in the world has a new name and a new chief executive officer.

Trenton, N.J. -- New state legislation calls on veterinarians to better disclose their boarding policies to clients.

St. Joseph, Mo. -- Boehringer Ingelheim introduced its new canine Lyme disease vaccine to the veterinary market today during a live webcast.

New York -- A board-certified veterinarian has been tapped for the new position of chief operating officer for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

Cincinnati -- Concerns about possible Salmonella contamination pushed Procter & Gamble to voluntarily recall two lots of an Iams veterinary formula of dry cat food.

Trenton, N.J. -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed a bill that would allow veterinarians to substitute volunteer veterinary services for continuing education credits.

New Senate bill would make USDA loan repayment program tax-exempt.

Brookings, S.D. -- Administrators at South Dakota State University voted recently to change the name of the school's Department of Veterinary Science to the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences.

At its annual meeting June 21, the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) elected Dr. Douglas Corey as its new chairman. Corey replaces long-time Chairman Dr. Tom Lenz.

The Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign announces its spring vaccination numbers.

Buffalo, N.Y. -- Potential Salmonella contamination has prompted Feline's Pride to expand an existing recall of its raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens.

Reno, Nev. -- A U.S. District Judge rescinded a restraining order on the Tuscarora wild-horse gather in Nevada, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), sending contractors back out to the field, where more than 600 horses have been gathered.

We've got the latest in the veterinary world, including antibiotic resistance, new legislation on boarding policies, and more.

Washington -- Congressman Kurt Schrader and Senator John Ensign, both veterinarians, introduced resolutions July 15 in the U.S. House and Senate designating 2011 as 'World Veterinary Year.'

San Francisco, Calif. -- Researchers in Paris, France, have been able to train dogs to recognize the smell of prostate cancer in human urine samples, according to a new study shared at the latest scientific meeting of the American Urological Association.

Roseland, N.J. -- The Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign is reminding veterinarians that applications for free fall vaccinations for qualifying equine facilities are due Aug. 1.