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Washington-The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that researchers now have important new information about the genetic makeup of Listeria.

Rockville, Md.-The National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) Equine '98 study deviates from prior scientific reports of Salmonella and the U.S. horse population, namely because of the horses it sampled, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

In last month's article, we looked at various ways to free-up more of the veterinary clinic budget by saving on discretionary legal and accounting fees. This month, I will point out some beneficial ways to spend some of that free cash in order to maximize the economic productivity of the practice.

Newborn pigs may get off to a better start if given a one-time injection of the anti-inflammatory agent dexamethasone, according to research from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Fort Collins, Colo.-The first-ever foals produced from eggs harvested from a mare, frozen and then thawed, were born in mid-July at Colorado State University's Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory.

Shawnee Mission, Kan.- Bayer announces it has received approval from the Center of Veterinary Medicine of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Marquis (15 percent w/w ponazuril) Antiprotozoal Oral Paste for the treatment of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). Marquis offers equine veterinarians and their clients the first FDA-approved treatment for EPM, combining safety, efficacy and convenience, the company says.

What does all the new technology floating about in cyberspace offer you as a practitioner?

Building confidence has its harrowing moments whether learning to drive or doing belly C-section

Though on a much smaller scale, several of Kentucky's closest neighbors - Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia - have reported incidents that may be associated with the Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome (MRLS), which plagued Kentucky's mares and foals throughout April and May.

NCVEI, ongoing programs first items on incoming president's agenda

Baton Rouge, La.-A bovine virus not originally suspected to cause respiratory tract infections in cattle is now associated with outbreaks of shipping fever pneumonia, researchers at Louisiana State University (LSU) report.

DVMs sort through endless discussions of caterpillars and cherry trees in search of final answer to perplexing horse syndrome

Sequence of environmental conditions set the stage for foal abortions, research says

Houston-In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Allison, which swept through Texas in early June, researchers at the Texas Medical Center are keeping their fingers crossed that at least some tissue and bacteria samples survived the storm that left up to 35,000 laboratory animals dead, according to Associated Press.

There is one thing that a good accountant and a good attorney have in common with a good priest and a good bartender. Each, if doing his job properly, is more than willing to listen intently to the problems of others in a caring and non-judgmental way.

Chicago-Creating an internal debacle of sorts, the Board of Directors of the Hooved Animal Humane Society (HAHS) voted unanimously to suspend with pay former Executive Director Donna Ewing, who has since filed suit against the board and seeks their ouster.

Lexington, Ky.-In mid-June, equine practitioners say cases of pericarditis and unilateral eye problems are still impacting a wide range of horse breeds.

The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine drew 2,946 attendees - nearly the same as last year's attendance - to its 19th Annual Forum in Denver in late May.

Byar checked his speedometer and was thrilled to find that he was making good time.

Although the drug remains the same, Lasix is now SALIX in the veterinary field.

Schaumburg, Ill.-The American Association of Veterinary State Boards' (AAVSB) will soon vote on its controversial model practice act, and officials of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) are ready to fight its passage.

Q I have been seeing a 14-year-old dog that although seemingly healthy has had repeated serum triglyceride concentrations of 1200 mg/dl. Should I be concerned? What should I do?

Baton Rouge, La.-A bovine virus not originally suspected to cause respiratory tract infections in cattle is now associated with outbreaks of shipping fever pneumonia, researchers at Louisiana State University report.

Sacramento, Calif.-Although ferrets may live peaceably in most other states, California officials hands a $1,000 fine to any daring ferret owner they catch in the state.

Ottawa, Canada-Health Canada says it intends to ban carbadox in the country, which resulted in a strong opposition statement by U.S.-based Phibro Animal Health.

Washington, D.C.-The prevalence of Salmonella in raw meat and poultry is falling, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports.

Washington-If Congress approves it, President George Bush's supplemental appropriations request would call for an additional $35 million for the United States Department of Agriculture to step up preventative measures against foreign animal disease threats.

St. Lucia-The International Veterinary Assistance Inc., a volunteer-led nonprofit group of veterinarians organized in May, has earmarked more than $60,000 in veterinary resources of its volunteers to promote stray animal management on the Caribbean island here.

Examinations on three farms of 150 Thoroughbred yearlings indicated no sign of pericarditis, Dr. Doug Byars, head of the internal medicine unit at Hagyard-Davidson-McGee veterinary practice in Lexington, Ky., reported to The Bloodhorse.

Lexington, Ky.-Lori Roberts is named director of education for the American Association of Equine Practitioners.