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URBANA, IL - 1/5/07 - Concern over the role of animals in antimicrobial resistance in humans and emerging infectious diseases - including avian influenza, monkey pox, E. coli 0157:H7 and salmonella - has escalated recently, not only in the United States, but also worldwide.

ITHACA, NY - 1/4/2007 - Veterinary faculty members at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine played important roles in developing the groundbreaking special In the Womb: Animals, which premiered on the National Geographic Channel (NGC) last month.

These case reports from a university teaching hospital and private referral practice describe the clinical features and diagnostic evaluations of five cats with fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy.

When printing prescription labels, print two--one for the prescription bottle and one for the patient file.

Wearing a necktie can greatly enhance male veterinarians' professional image.

In this controlled clinical trial from a university hospital, nine dogs with chronic forelimb lameness and radiographic evidence of elbow osteoarthritis were treated with electrostimulated acupuncture.

Spinal abscess, or epidural empyema, is an uncommonly described septic condition of the epidural space.

Schaumburg, Ill. - Reported rabies cases dropped in 2005, according to a report in the December Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA).

Washington - Proposed legislation designed to improve the treatment of farm animals might be detrimental to animal welfare, public health and food safety, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) officials report.

Rockville, Md. - The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) posted client information on its Web site about veterinary non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in an attempt to educate consumers and stave off adverse events.

Q: Clients sometimes schedule an appointment for one pet and show up with several. What should we do?

San Antonio - Attendance records were shattered at the recently concluded American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) meeting.

Kansas City, Mo. - The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) names Robyn Kendrick executive director, effective Jan. 2.

Many of you have asked us to post Veterinary Medicine's full content online, so in 2007 we're happy to oblige. Beginning this month, you can read Veterinary Medicine both in print and online at vetmedpub.com.

Dealing with people is the part of veterinary medicine that one can never truly say they are good at. Some may profess to be comfortable with it, but most will agree that it is the hardest part of the job.

Auburn, Ala. - Auburn University ordered an internal investigation after allegations of animal abuse and fund misappropriation stemmed from a nine-month undercover PETA operation in the veterinary college.

St. Paul, Minn. - Minnesota cattle owners paying for bovine tuberculosis (TB) testing for their cattle can offset testing costs with a new tax credit.

Despite years of experience, even veterinarians can be caught off guard by aggressive dogs, experts say. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dogs bite 4.7 million people each year with 800,000 Americans seeking medical attention. Of those injured, 386,000 require treatment in an emergency department and about a dozen die. The rate of dog bite-related injuries is highest for children ages 5 years to 9 years, and the rate decreases as children age. Almost two thirds of injuries among children ages 4 years and younger are to the head or neck region.

Not long ago, I received a promotional piece in the mail that touted the benefits of natural healing and alternative medicine for dogs.

Washington - The FBI and Congress have better things to do with their time than bust criminals who fight animals.

Stillwater, Okla.–– A 20-year education system veteran's teaching, research, clinical and administrative experience, paired with an understanding of the culture at Oregon State University, made him a good fit for the position of dean in the school's veterinary college.

Take a look at veterinary student Cristina Hansen's photos taken during the caribou project in Arctic Alaska.

National Report –– Communication is key to understanding animal-owner bonds, creating strong veterinary-client relationships and best ensuring proper care for pets, according to a recent study.

St. Paul, Minn.- American Association of Bovine Practitioners' (AABP) board members voted during the group's annual meeting in September to establish a charitable foundation.

Bel Air, Md. - The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) threw its endorsement to parasite control guidelines from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC).

Trenton, N.J. - The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is back in court defending its "Humane Treatment of Domestic Livestock" standards against an animal rights group's claims the principles don't go far enough.

Washington - The U.S. House passed the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act last month in lame-duck session, sending the measure to President Bush's desk for his signature.

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How would you define learning? Webster's dictionary defines "learning" as acquiring knowledge or skill by study or experience, while "study" is the act or process of applying our mind in order to acquire knowledge by reading or investigating. Unfortunately, Webster's definition of the term study emphasizes acquisition of knowledge without properly emphasizing the importance of acquiring wisdom. What's the difference?

When I was 2 years old, my mom read a book to me called The Doctor in the Zoo. That's when I decided to be a veterinarian, but not one who just sees dogs and cats.