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Washington-Cloned cows that reach adulthood show no unusual signs of physical problems, according to a recent study published in the journal Science.

In November, the Ohio Veterinary Licensing Board refiled some newly proposed rules to the Veterinary Practice Act.

Sioux Center, Iowa-A biotech company here is harvesting ingredients from U.S. farm animals to make supplements and medicines, the Associated Press reports.

The Space Shuttle Endeavor is sending Purdue University's avian project into orbit.

The Texas Animal Health Commission has issued a brochure outlining state and federal scrapie requirements for identifying sheep and goats.

Synbiotics introduces improvements to its ICG Status-Pro test kit.

Purdue University just created a National Biosecurity Resource Center for Animal Health Emergencies to help avert potential catastrophes to U.S. livestock.

Pfizer Animal Health announces a new daily dosing alternative for Rimadyl caplets.

DogWatch Inc. introduces two new training systems for dogs.

Equine veterinarians routinely deal with hoof cracks and most, fortunately, are minor nuisances or superficial problems.

Animal Health 4Life Formulas introduces a line of nutritional supplements.

Dallas-An impromptu deal between two of the country's top veterinary organizations has both sides tight-lipped on tentative plans to unite their rival veterinary medical standards.

Q: Could you provide a practical review of drugs used in the clinical management of tracheobronchial disease in older dogs and cats?

The turbulent times following September 11 have added an increasingly oppressive burden to already economically stressed veterinary practices.

Idexx Laboratories announces the release of its xChek Software Version 3.10 with an extensive e-mail capability and many other new features.

GeneBact Biotechnologies introduces V Strip 2 for detecting subclinical cases of mastitis in lactating dairy cows.

Mr. Skunk had a very special Christmas present for Dr. Bo and friends; 'it smelled so bad it hurt'

Fort Dodge Animal Health received license approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for an erysipelas vaccine for mass application through automated water proportioners.

Merial introduces new packaging for Eqvalan (ivermectin), an equine dewormer.

Pharmacia Animal Health introduces two new training videos showing how to effectively control and treat bovine respiratory disease (BRD) using the Durable Curesm BRD management program and the consequences of not treating infected animals early enough.

JorVet introduces a new interpretive ECG which provides a simultaneous six-lead recording, heart rate reading on a large LCD display.

Mr. Change shuffled into the clinic and deposited his carcass in the nearest chair.

Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc., announces a breakthrough in the fight against brain aging and age-related behavioral changes.

Washington - Of the nation's 114 licensed veterinary laboratories, only two house anthrax cultures and both microbes are harmless, federal officials report. In the wake of the Florida anthrax-induced death, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mandated that all laboratories provide an inventory of their anthrax cultures. USDA officials add the sources of anthrax that have infected people in Florida, New York and Washington could not have been from the labs.

Virbac Corporation announces it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Worm-X, a canine intestinal parasite control product.

The Iams Company introduces two new diets for controlling hairballs in older cats and cats with specific lifestyle needs.

JorVet introduces a new stethoscope for the veterinary market. Create your own stethoscope with a wide variety of colors and head designs.

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