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The black market dog trade is vast and some believe it's growing.

Experienced diver and former veterinary emergency clinic owner Dr. Chip Garber acts quickly to help a trapped nurse shark.

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The first certification tests could come as early as next year.

Brentwood, Tenn. -- The NASDAQ stock market threatened to delist Pet DRx Corp., a chain of 23 veterinary hospitals in California, because the price per share of its common stock dropped below $1.

The first certification tests could come as early as next year.

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Fort Collins, Colo. -- Colorado State University?s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences will team with Japan?s Gifu University School of Medicine and its National Institute of Radiological Sciences (NIRS) to research a promising new treatment for cancer: carbon ion therapy.

Mount Olive, N.J. -- While Americans fill out their own U.S. Census forms this year, Mars Inc. is asking pet owners to fill out a National Mutt Census for their mixed-breed dogs.

Washington -- Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have discovered that adding the amino acid tryptophan to the diet of female pigs can decrease their aggression, making them more manageable.

Boston, Mass. -- The Massachusetts House of Representatives has voted to ban surgical debarking of dogs and cats unless a licensed veterinarian deems the procedure medically necessary. The vote was nearly unanimous, passing 150-1.

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Omaha, Neb. -- The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) installed a new president, president-elect and vice president at its annual meeting this month.

The Five looks at changing trends in veterinary medicine, a policy change at a major university, and efficiency tips for practice managers.

Sweeping regulatory changes a result of adverse reactions.

DVM Newsmagazine nets a national business journalism award.

Washington D.C. -- The EPA will discuss its findings from a five-year study of flea and tick products Wednesday during a free, public Webinar, titled "Evaluation of Pet Spot-on Flea and Tick Products and Next Steps."

Davis, Calif. -- The new North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Association wants to recruit medicine researchers, stem cell biologists, and others with an interest in stem cell therapy.

A fully constructed horse skeleton will enhance equine teaching at the university?s School of Veterinary Medicine.

Schaumburg, Ill -- The American Veterinary Medical Association announced a new initiative March 12 that aims to help veterinarians who pursue careers in food-animal medicine.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- Dr. Ron DeHaven, chief executive officer of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and a former head of the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, cites his concerns about the new plans for a U.S. animal ID system in a video on the AVMA site.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- Determined to combat Internet misinformation, the AVMA and WebMD have partnered to find a new way for pet owners to seek medical advice.

Port-au-Prince, Haiti -- The Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) has pledged $1.1 million to improve animal welfare conditions in the island nation following a devastating Jan. 12 earthquake.

The nation's largest veterinary association now is larger, and more feminine.

Washington -- A recall of select frozen chicken diet formulas for dogs and cats has been expanded to all of the company?s frozen chicken meals.

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Paris, France -- Merial and Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health are joining forces, their parent companies report today.

Fort Collins -- A dead mountain lion, later found to have died from the plague, brought to the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine in November has spurred talk of new policy changes for students at the college.

Alexandria, Va. -- The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) has announced a new specialty, the Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians.

The school's veterinary program has moved from limited to full accreditation.