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I've gotten more complaints about my October 2009 column, "Don't socialize medicine," than anything I've ever written.

New program said to facilitate the merging of animal and human-health expertise.

A collaborative column between the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and DVM Newsmagazine.

Beijing -- H1N1 has jumped to one more species -- dogs.

When it comes to contagious equine diseases, there is good news and bad news.

In "Don't socialize medicine," Dr. Miller talks about how his wife had to wait three days in England to see an ophthalmologist.

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A poem on the joys of airport security.

State leaders are considering privatizing health sciences to ease economic crisis.

New York - Pfizer Animal Health finalized its acquisition of Wyeth's Fort Dodge Animal Health, making it the biggest player in the animal-health market.

Veterinarians-not insurance companies-may be in charge now and in the future when it comes to pet insurance.

Six steps to complying with the Red Flags Rule.

East Lansing, Mich. - "Tides go two ways and can be dangerous," says Dr. David Morton, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, professor emeritus in biomedical science and biomedical ethics at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.

Washington -- In response to a lawsuit filed by an animal welfare organization, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has postponed the removal of more than 2,700 wild horses and burros in northwestern Nevada.

Melville, N.Y. and Dublin, Ohio -- A joint venture between Henry Schein Inc. and Butler Animal Health Supply will make the new company the largest veterinary sales and distribution company in the United States.

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Manhattan, Kan. -- How will climate change affect the nutritional resources of cattle in the future? Likely, protein availability through grazing will diminish, prompting the need to start thinking about supplemental nutrition sources now, according to a study from Kansas State University.

Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug that aims to support reproduction management in sheep.

National Report -- Studies have shown that pet owners aren't cutting back that much on creature comforts for their companions, despite the poor economy, and Honda has taken note with a new dog-friendly accessory package for its Element EX model.

Ames, Iowa -- Livestock feed is at a higher risk of mold development this year due to a cool, wet growing season that delayed harvest, according to the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Ames, Iowa -- Iowa State University has developed and shipped what they say is the first H1N1 vaccine available for swine to a producer in Indiana.

Washington -- A lawsuit filed Monday in federal court seeks to stop the removal of more than 2,700 wild horses in northwestern Nevada.

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Schaumberg, Ill. -- A hike in AVMA membership dues in July was narrowly averted, but now has appeared back on the House of Delegates' table.

San Antonio, Texas -- Clients who use PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance now can receive reimbursement for the treatment or prevention of the H3N8 flu virus, otherwise known as canine influenza virus.

Las Vegas -- Las Vegas residents will have to make sure they aren't keeping intact pets without a special permit starting this spring or they will have to pay hefty fines.

Fort Collins, Colo. -- Secondhand smoke can trigger a variety of diseases in certain dog breeds.

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