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Blacksburg, Va. -- The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine is offering a new outpatient advanced imaging service for surrounding small-animal veterinary practices starting in June.

Fort Collins, Colo. -- Colorado State University nailed a $100,000 grant to develop a vaccine system for sand flies to prevent the spread of infectious diseases like leishmaniasis.

Washington -- An investigation spurred by illness in Ohio and continued by the USDA has resulted in the recall of nearly 96,000 pounds of beef.

Nutro Products has voluntarily recalled Natural Choice and MAX dry cat foods because the company discovered incorrect zinc and potassium levels.

Chihuahuas are the breed most likely to bite the veterinarian.

Nutro Products Inc. is voluntarily recalling some of its dry cats foods due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium.

A study has found that veterinarians are at a higher risk for zoonotic infections from their patients than they may think.

Olympia, Wash. -- "Registered veterinary medication clerks" will be able to administer controlled substances without the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian, according to a new law passed in Washington.

A new study has found that the killing power of a Komodo dragon's bite may be due to a venom that lowers blood pressure and stops blood from clotting, but some biologists are skeptical.

A law passed last fall that made it a felony for a non-veterinarian to practice equine dentistry has essentially been overturned.

Lakewood, Colo. -- Dr. Anna Elizabeth Worth, VMD, past president of AAHA, died May 16 after a long battle with cancer.

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Davis, Calif. -- This week the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine opened its new stem-cell therapy laboratory.

Raleigh, N.C. -- Dr. Warwick Arden, dean of North Carolina State University's veterinary college, was named interim provost of the university. A national search will soon be underway to find his permanent successor.

A Web site from the World Society for the Protection of Animals connects you with local programs so you can volunteer your time to help animals no matter where you vacation.

Iowa City, Iowa -- Veterinarians remain at a higher risk of zoonotic infections than farm workers or other occupational groups that work with animals, according to researchers at the University of Iowa.

After an experimental irradiated diet that caused neurologic problems in cats was stopped, the cats' central nervous systems repaired themselves through remyelination.

State of the Profession Series: DVM Newsmagazine survey explores generational differences.

Roseland, N.J. -- A veterinary program launched four months ago to provide vaccines for unwanted horses through equine rescue and retirement facilities so far has helped more than 1,400 horses nationwide, organizers report.

Colchester, Conn. -- Dr. Jonathan Walker enjoys building computers in his spare time, but would never dream of communicating with clients via e-mail.

Since 1966, the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) has been collecting data on hip joint phenotypes in purebred dogs to attempt to achieve one of their objectives: to lower the incidence of orthopedic and genetic diseases.

Ardmore, Pa. -- He has employed many younger-generation veterinarians and currently has three on staff who have been in practice less than 10 years.

I recently organized our first Helping Hearts Free Veterinary Clinic. Here's how.

Madison, Wis. -- A study of the feline diet has led scientists to discover that a cat's central nervous system has the ability to repair itself.

College Station, Texas -- Researchers are experimenting with a tiny fly to take the sting out of the power of fire ants, which can threaten young calves.

A new study has cemented the fact that obese horses are more likely to die from laminitis.

Denver -- Shelter cats suffer from a wide variety of conditions like upper respiratory disease and ringworm. To address these problems, Morris Animal Foundation's Helping Shelters Help Cats program is funding three new research studies.

Read about a rescued orangutan and dog that have become inseparable, an orangutan who has a record deal, and nine more stories featuring the wonder of animals.

Raleigh, N.C. -- A clinical trial to evaluate new medication for idiopathic epilepsy in dogs is being conducted in several cities nationwide through the end of this year, with veterinary neurology specialists participating.

Brisbane, Australia -- The University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science in Australia has requested, and will be granted, an AVMA Council on Education (COE) consultative site visit.