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Plagued by a sluggish economy and rising costs, state lawmakers charged with plugging nearly $26 billion in nationwide debt are desperate for new revenue. And for some, taxing professional services including veterinary care could freeze the financial meltdown.

When Dr. Peter Eyre graduated from veterinary college in 1960, three of his classmates were female.

ForceOut? Odor Eliminator from Adventus Products gets rid of unwanted smells.

"Introduction to Veterinary Genetics" introduces and summarizes host genetics and current genetic methodology for all domesticated species

Veterinary Products Laboratories introduces Duralactin?, a milk-based product to treat chronic inflammation in dogs in the form of a chewable tablet.

Schaumburg, Ill.-Equine veterinarians will soon have access to online financial tools developed by The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues (NCVEI), thanks to an association grant.

Little Falls, N.J.-The Veterinary Referral Center here is successfully treating hyperthyroidism in cats, thanks to new radioiodine therapy capabilities.

Phoenix-The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) reorganized its 70th annual meeting, March 22-26.

If pet owners are really concerned about West Nile Virus, keep pets inside away from mosquitoes during prime mosquito feeding hours, says Dr. Richard Bowen, professor in the department of biomedical sciences at Colorado State University.

Washington-If government has its way, consumers may be forced to forego flying the pet-friendly skies.

Seven of your clients' horses are being fed the same grain diet, being pastured on the same grass field and being exercised the same way. Yet only one of them experiences an episode of laminitis. Why?

Natural Animal Feeds USA introduces Hoof Moist

Okemos, Mich.-Stemming from a veterinarian's successful grassroots crusade to back a client's campaign for state attorney general, the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association has spawned a legislative network.

Cleveland-About 30 cats and five dogs at the Cleveland Animal Protective League (APL) are dead following a devastating outbreak of parvovirus in early February.

Focus It, LLC offers the PiezoVet? 100

Boston, Mass.-Larry M. Hawk, DVM, was just named president and CEO of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA).

Philadelphia-The University of Pennsylvania reached an agreement with Synbiotics that transfers the PennHip license back to the university.

Veterinary Products Laboratories introduces two synthetic pheromone formulas for cats and dogs.

San Antonio-The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) says it is taking action to further reduce E. coli O157:H7 in beef production.

Denver-Friends say commitment to work, family and life best defined George A. Grieve, DVM, M.Sc.

Cambridge, Mass.-Biopure Corp. started shipping Oxyglobin to U.S. veterinary hospitals in mid February following a nod from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to do so.

Dr. Kerry Muhovich discusses the special considerations practioners need to be aware of when providing parasite control for newly adopted pets.

Link Welborn, DVM, who grew up on a farm alongside horses, dogs, goats and peacocks to name a few, is seeking the acceptance of his veterinarian peers.

Castle Beach Co. introduces ProVSeal, a new polymer gel that forms an invisible barrier when applied to teeth

The Vibratome Company's CompPro 3000 Microtome for use in veterinary laboratories

Dr. Radford Davis explains why veterinarians need to take the lead in talking to their clients about the potential risks of disease transmission from pets to clients and why prevention is so important.

Angell Memorial Animal Hospital offers "The Angell Memorial Animal Hospital Book of Wellness and Preventive Care for Dogs"

Duluth, Ga.-The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and Merial want to recruit "heart guardians".

St. Louis-The University of California-Davis has a new nutrition support center at its Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

New Colorado legislation would allow up to $100,000 in damages against DVMs