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Feline inflammatory hepatobiliary disease is the second most common cause of liver disease in cats, with hepatic lipidosis being the most common.

LogicRad Inc. announces the acquisition of Mast Technology's Radiograph Digital Converter (RDC).

Private equine practice is largely a matter of lameness, reproductive issues, trauma care and preventive medicine. There are occasions, however, when behavior problems directly affect medical care, and veterinarians must be able to address these issues to deliver appropriate treatment.

Pens were disappearing from our front desk at an alarming rate, so my receptionist attached bright silk flowers to the end of all the pens with florist tape.

Iams? introduces Tartar Treats? for dogs.

Ames, Iowa - Despite a close vote by Iowa faculty members, Iowa State University (ISU) is proceeding with a University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) deal that will allow Nebraska residents to enroll at ISU at in-state rates.

Hepatobiliary disease is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in small-animal practice. Several factors, however, complicate the clinical detection of liver disease.

Long Beach, Calif. - The Diagnostic Codes Task Force established by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is concluding the development of 2,000 uniformly accepted codes for veterinary practices.

MSR Inc. introduces QuietKennel?, noise abatement panels for animal-care facilities.

It happened in a little-known place called the Elwood Ivins Steel Tube Mill in Horsham, Pa. The year was 1968.

Newly elected AAHA President Dr. Michael Andrews says he doesn't have an agenda to alter the association, but he plans to keep updated on issues that affect the profession.

Ithaca, N.Y. - Cornell University announced Dr. Donald Smith, the university's Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine, will end his 10-year tenure in June 2007.

Pet Innovations introduces Cat Genie, a self-flushing, self-washing cat litter box.

Please review inappropriate urination/cystitis in cats.

Marketing tip for May

Neko Feeder introduces a cat feeder that allows a cat of normal weight full access to food.

Litter Maid introduces a self-cleaning litter box with sensor-activated ionic air cleaner that detects when a cat has left the litter box.

NuTopicals, L.L.C. introduces its new Heal-A-Pet? product line.

Sacramento, Calif. - Corporate veterinary medicine has walked away from a legislative bid to ease California's license requirements - for now.

On March 1, 2006, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) released the second iteration of the Canine Vaccine Guidelines, which includes a number of important updates and additions to the initial version published just three years ago.

Mandatory abuse reporting could sever clients and also the ability to continue contact with the owner.

Elsevier announces Equine Neonatal Medicine, a 300-page hardcover written by Dr. Mary Rose Paradis, associate professor at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.

NORTH GRAFTON, MASS. - 4/28/06 - Deborah Turner-Kochevar DVM, PhD, was named dean of the Cumming's School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. - 4/27/06 - Lyle Vogel, DVM, MPH, has been named inaugural director of the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) newly formed Animal Welfare Division.

OKLAHOMA CITY - 04/25/06 - A bill approaching the Oklahoma Senate floor will protect veterinarians who report suspected animal abuse cases from civil liability.

DENVER - 4/24/06 - The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) are joining together to offer an international joint conference in Toronto, in 2011.

MELVILLE. N.Y. - 4/10/06 - Henry Schein Inc. completed its deal to acquire NLS Animal Health, a privately held, full-service veterinary distribution business, in an effort to increase the company's presence in the companion-animal veterinary market.

CORVALLIS,ORE. - 4/7/06 - Oregon State University's (OSU) veterinary college remains fully accredited following the addition of a non-veterinarian as the program's dean, despite a published report in the March issue of DVM Newsmagazine.

ITHACA, N.Y.- 4/7/06 - Cornell University announced Dr. Donald Smith, the university's Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine, will end his 10-year tenure in June 2007.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. - 4/6/06 - The city of West Hollywood is appealing a Superior Court ruling that favored the California Veterinary Medical Association's (CVMA) lawsuit to overturn the municipality's 2003 cat declaw ban.