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A discussion on the role of veterinary organizations.

Davis, Calif. -- The economic crisis is far-reaching, that we already know. But a team of researchers at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) School of Veterinary Medicine has identified another effect of a bad economy and dismal housing market - a higher rate of West Nile cases.

California -- The California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is encouraging veterinarians in the state to advise clients of changes to the state's home-generated sharps waste law.

College Station, Texas -- If confirmed next month, Dr. Eleanor M. Green will be the next dean at Texas A&M's veterinary college.

The Department of Homeland Security selected Manhattan, Kan., as the new site for research previously conducted at Plum Island, N.Y.

Manhattan, Kan. -- There soon will be online help for veterinarians with camelid questions, thanks to a $20,000 gift to Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine from the Mid-America Alpaca Foundation.

Ithaca, N.Y. -- Researchers at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine have developed a vaccine against Johne's disease, a contagious, chronic and often fatal infection.

Manhattan, Kan. -- A site in Kansas was recommended over those in four other states for a new $450 million government laboratory to study biological threats against the United States.

Don't find yourself with inadequate patient medical records. Use this checklist to audit your records.

Q. When a dog requires extractions, how long after the dental should it receive antibiotics?

Computer-generated lab animals for vaccine development were among the possibilities discussed at a national forum looking into new strategies to curb zoonotic disease transmission.

Topeka, Kan. -- An Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine professor and researcher will receive the Hill's Pet Nutrition 2009 Mark L. Morris, Sr. Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to feline health.

In four videos, Dr. Jayce Lineberger demonstrates how to apply a spoon splint on a dog.

Austin, Texas - Fever ticks are making a resurgence in Texas. In fact officials fear the outbreak of the parasite could kill livestock and wildlife. The fever tick can survive winters as far north as Washington D.C.

National Report - The Chihuahua could become even more popular as a result of the current Disney movie "Beverly Hills Chihuahua."

Brookings, S.D.- The South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association chose an attorney as its new executive director.

Schaumburg, Ill. - AVMA members and leaders differ on association roles in education and animal welfare, according to recent AVMA survey.

Kennett Square, Pa. - Is this country ready for an agroterrorism attack? The FBI recently worked with the veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center. Six Penn veterinary students participated.

Bravo to Dr. David Robbins for his article in the October 2008 issue titled "Leading Off: Why the physical exam is still really necessary." I could not agree with him more.

In four videos, Dr. Jayce Lineberger demonstrates how to apply a spoon splint on a dog.

While there is some evidence of Mycoplasma species infection associated with vaginitis and pregnancy loss in bitches and poor semen quality in male dogs, studies have demonstrated that Mycoplasma species are as likely to be cultured in samples from healthy animals as they are to be cultured in samples from animals with reproductive tract disease.

There was a note of regret, mixed with relief, in Dr. Mark Justice's voice when he called to relate the events of the previous night.

In four videos, Dr. Jayce Lineberger demonstrates how to apply a spoon splint on a dog.

Veterinary leaders discuss the long- and short-term implications of this year's election on practice, academia and the economy.

Q: Please review management of temporomandibular joint problems in dogs and cats.

Sacramento, Calif. - Veterinary technicians with five years of clinical experience and a minimum of 24 hours of education can now take the California State Registered Veterinary Technician Exam.

Boston - Veterinarians' opinions in Massachusetts are mixed on the subject of dog racing, but voters have spoken and two Greyhound racetracks will shut down by 2010.

While some vets are convinced that emulating medical doctors is the salvation of veterinary medicine, some medical doctors aspire to practice like veterinarians.

Several factors determine whether they're subcontractors or employees.

Knoxville, Tenn.- A $5 million federal grant will help the University of Tennessee develop training programs for animal-related disasters.