Daniel R. Verdon

An interview with U.S. Congressman Kurt Schrader, DVM.

New corporate player readies for growth, acquisitions.

Rockville, Md. --The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is allowing Vetsulin maker Intervet/Schering Plough to offer a limited supply of the porcine insulin zinc suspension as part of a new Critical-Need Program.

When it comes to MRSP, resistance is increasing and it could signal new challenges for veterinarians.

Baltimore -- "Perhaps more than at any other time in our history, veterinary medicine is at a turning point where we can make a huge difference."

Washington - A USDA veterinarian's congressional testimony ignited new debate about enforcing animal welfare standards in slaughter plants.

A USDA veterinarian delivers explosive testimony about slaughterhouse practices.

While new laws are closing puppy mills, they also are putting reputable breeders out of business.

Orlando - How insidious is escalating veterinary student debt?

A parvo outbreak has area veterinarians concerned that it might be spreading.

New Banfield study identifies animals most at risk.

New York - Pfizer Animal Health finalized its acquisition of Wyeth's Fort Dodge Animal Health, making it the biggest player in the animal-health market.

Dr. John Albers readies his departure from AAHA, but still believes in his profession.

New York -- Pfizer finalized its acquisition of Wyeth's Fort Dodge Animal Health, making it the biggest player in the animal-health market. And today a second piece of the deal was unveiled.

Denver -- The American Animal Hospital Association plans to kick off a $1 million, eight-month consumer advertising campaign on Animal Planet in January.

John Payne, president and CEO of Banfield, The Pet Hospital, thinks the worst is behind but doesn't foresee a dramatic or fast recovery for the animal-health market. He addressed about 100 leaders in the veterinary medical market at the 2009 Pet Health Care Industry Summit in Portland, Ore.

Leading economic indicators point to a market bottom and upturn, but the economy faces many challenges that potentially could derail a recovery, Philip J. Romero, dean of California State University's College of Business and Economics, told attendees at Banfield's 2009 Pet Health Care Summit.

U.S. Rep. Kurt Shrader (D-Ore.), DVM, has been pulled into a number of discussions in Congress regarding public health, food safety and legislation targeting workforce expansion for veterinarians and calls on other DVMs and veterinary associations for input on policy decisions.

A massive public-service advertising campaign will be unleashed Sept. 21 to spur pet adoptions.

Dissecting a state-board investigation can go a long way to easing fear and stress.

Banfield Summit explores economic recovery; challenges remain, economist predicts.

"We are not working as a team," says AVMA Executive Board Chair Dr. David L. McCrystle to a packed House of Delegates meeting Friday.

National Report - New Senior Care Guidelines, just released by the American Association of Feline Practitioners, address complex disease management, pre-emptive testing, nutrition and a host of other areas to help practitioners when treating senior care.

Feline senior care guidelines from AAFP stress the need for good nutrition and a healthy body.

Fort Collins, Colo. -- Colorado State University nailed a $100,000 grant to develop a vaccine system for sand flies to prevent the spread of infectious diseases like leishmaniasis.

True or false? The needs of the patient come before the interests of clients.

When it comes to pet-health insurance, a majority of veterinarians are voting for wider use of a third-party payment system.

Fort Worth, Texas -- Virbac and Greer Laboratories inked a new alliance yesterday to offer DVMs a comprehensive approach to handling dermatological cases.

When it comes to competitive pressure, just look down the street

When it comes to business, veterinary students are pulling a C-minus average, according to a national survey.