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FDA issues health alert on beef hooves, pig ears

November 6th 2009

National Report -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded a voluntary recall initiated by PetSmart on Pet Carousel products Nov. 6.

Complete horse genome sequence unveiled

November 6th 2009

The genetic sequence of the domestic horse has been completed.

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WebMD introduces new Web site for pet owners

November 5th 2009

New York, N.Y. -- WebMD extends its reach from human medicine to animal medicine with its new Healthy Pets site.

PetSmart recalls beef hoof chews

November 5th 2009

Phoenix, Ariz. -- PetSmart is voluntarily recalling two Dentley's Beef Hoof products, manufactured by Pet Carousel Inc. in Sanger, Calif., due to possible salmonella contamination, according to the FDA.

Minnesota, Tufts snare $185 million to unite health professions in outbreak response

November 5th 2009

Washington -- Tufts University and the University of Minnesota received a five-year grant for up to $185 million to improve synergies among veterinarians, doctors and public health officials in responding to emerging infectious diseases.

Wisconsin legislators PAVE the way for foreign-trained veterinarians

November 4th 2009

Madison, Wis. -- The Wisconsin State Assembly voted unanimously to send a new bill to the state Senate that would provide another pathway to licensure for veterinarians who study at foreign veterinary schools.

Ohio voters approve creation of livestock board

November 4th 2009

Livestock housing standards in Ohio now will be set by a Livestock Care Standards Board.

H1N1 flu confirmed in Iowa cat

November 4th 2009

The first documented case of H1N1 flu in a cat was confirmed Nov. 4.

Ohio voters to decide fate of livestock board

November 3rd 2009

Columbus, Ohio -- Ohio voters today will decide whether or not a state board is needed to regulate livestock housing.

FDA issues alert about veterinary insulin medication

November 3rd 2009

National Report -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert on the possible variation in the amounts of crystalline zinc insulin contained in the formulation of Vetsulin.

Veterinarian battles for re-election in Virginia House

November 3rd 2009

Richmond, Va. -- Veterinarian-turned-politician Jim Shuler (D-Va.) is up for re-election today, and his opponent is a college student from his former alma mater.

New suppliers of animals for biomedical research are needed, U.S. agency says

November 3rd 2009

National Report -- New suppliers of random-source cats and dogs for medical research are needed to replace Class B dealers, according to a report from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).

Red Flags rule delayed until June 2010

November 2nd 2009

National Report -- A new federal rule aimed at preventing identity theft has been postponed for a third time.

Kentucky lifts ban on horses from Indiana race facility

November 2nd 2009

Anderson, Ind. -- Kentucky Department of Agriculture officials lifted a ban that prevented horses from Indiana?s Hoosier Park from entering Kentucky racetrack barn areas and training facilities.