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Veterinarians are advised to take precautions against the bacteria Pasteurella multocida as a New England Journal of Medicine article reveals the microbe can be transmitted through somewhat casual contact with pets.

The national response to disasters affecting animals, instituted in part by the AVMA, comes in the form of Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams.

New York - Following the terrorist attack that struck our nation Sept. 11, animal health organizations in the state of New York and around the nation are lending many helping hands in the relief efforts. Following are some organizations and their announced offerings:

Cleveland - Miami's tropical locale is a hot spot for tourists, but when it comes to overall pet health it's a much chillier place according to consortium ranking "pet-friendly" cities.

Redwood Shores, Calif.-Who knows what the future holds? An ethnofuturist, whose job it is to sleuth out lasting consumer trends, says the animal rights movement is changing the way society views animals, and in the next 20 years its increasing influence will become even more evident.

There is a line from a song in "The King and I" that goes, "For if you become a teacher, by your students you'll be taught!"

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

We asked consultants, doctors, and award-winning team members what it means to be a top performer. Do you have what it takes?

Every practice loses some clients. Here's how to find out if your client losses add up to a drop in the bucket or a hemorrhaging wound to your client base--and how to staunch the flow of pet owners leaving your hospital.

Are you committed to helping your practice--and your career--grow? Here's how you can make your hospital a better place for people and pets--and make yourself a more valuable, more marketable employee.

You'll never avoid client conflicts completely, but you can face confrontations with less stress if you focus on finding the treasure in the tribulation.

Studies show that people rise--or sink--to the level of their leaders' and co-workers' expectations, so show confidence in your team's abilities and express a "we can do it" attitude.

When practice teams face off, the resulting tension and conflict can pull a hospital apart. Here's how to avoid a front- and back-office tug of war and get all staff members back on the same team.

Finger pointing sabotages even the best practice teams by wasting time, irritating clients, and breaking down team spirit. Here's how to stop the "it's not my fault" mentality.