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Kansas City, Mo. - "Education speed-dating." That's how one participant described the first of three days of discussion about the present and future of veterinary education at a meeting of the North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium (NAVMEC).

New Orleans -- The Big Easy is is taking a hard line on irresponsible pet ownership, according to a new ordinance recently enacted by its city council.

A Q&A with veterinary endocrinologist Edward C. Feldman

Sometimes, a name just fits. That is the case with Hardy Bruin, who is the biggest man I have ever seen. On the other hand, his dog Dainty represents a complete misnomer.

I had entered the bull's pen to treat his "boo-boo." He decided to send me packing with one of my own.

Walk through a TV drama plot and see how your fate mirrors doctors on the small screen.

British Columbia, Canada - After years of controversy and a record-length human-rights court battle, British Columbia (B.C.) officials are working to revamp their state board system.

Personal experience is the most eye-opening insight to rural vet shortage.

Kennett Square, Pa. - After five years of planning and about year of construction, the new James M. Moran, Jr. Critical Care Center was set to open June 1 at the New Bolton Center campus at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association?s (AVMA) Executive Board revised its policy on ?Use of Biotechnology in Development of Drugs and Vaccines? in April.

National Report -- Lawmakers in Rhode Island, California and Louisiana are considering registries to keep tabs on people convicted of animal abuse.

Los Angeles -- Saddle Ranch Productions launches veterinarian-supported site featuring videos and news stories for pet owners.

Montreal -- A new study of mouse grimaces could lead to more refined pain measurements for humans and animals.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- Sports medicine and rehabilitation is the newest specialty recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Auburn, Ala. -- The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) is considering a name change to include the word "veterinarian."

New farm-animal abuse footage has triggered strong reactions from the public and veterinarians.

New Orleans -- More than 3,000 cages were moved into Plaquemines Parish at the southern tip of Louisiana to aid in the rescue of oiled wildlife from the spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Veterinarians are organizing to help following the worst oil spill in U.S. history.

New corporate player readies for growth, acquisitions.

Columbus ?- The Ohio State University (OSU) renamed its veterinary teaching hospital to better reflect the depth of services offered.

National Report -- Two government agencies launched a Web portal to streamline reporting of adverse events associated with pet foods, animal feed and veterinary drugs.

Swedesboro, N.J. -- Wedgewood Pharmacy announced today that it has settled an eight-year disagreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) over the interpretation of certain controlled substance dispensing rules.

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National Report. -- The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) issued a statement to address reports in the south-central region about increasing problems with resistance to macrocyclic lactones to prevent heartworm disease.