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Here are the most popular news topics of the year based on your traffic on dvm360.com.

Reports indicate use of Elastrator bands.

Survey reveals dosage changes, product substitutions that have harmed pets.

Veterinary technician organization transitions to new leadership after organization more than doubles membership.

State veterinary board proposes changes to practice act; lack of consensus prevents state VMA from taking a stance.

Groups challenge amended regulations to Horse Protection Act regarding soring.

AAEP-funded courses on dental and foot care expose veterinary students to practical applications.

Program offers online survey followed by strategic tools to guide veterinarians.

Findings indicate that starting salaries, job offers dwindling while average student debt load grows.

Amendments aim to increase protection against equine soring.

AVMA encourages veterinarians to provide comments for the workshop through the federal register by Sept. 14.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently recognized the American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW) as a veterinary specialty organization.

Veterinary workforce study's maldistribution findings put a spotlight on profession's economic difficulties.

Dr. Jeff Werber's article "Extinguish negative reviews" in our June 2012 issue triggered some strong reactions from our readers. Here are a few letters we received, plus Dr. Werber's response and a legal point of view from Dr. Karl Salzsieder, JD.

Organization hopes to shed light on pet obesity in the U.S. and improve care for overweight pets.

House of Delegates vote on proposed amendments, elect Clark Fobian, DVM, president-elect.

Dog ownership down a little; cat ownership down more, according to AVMA demographic study.

The North Carolina VMA heads to the Capitol in Raleigh; plus more pet health news across the U.S.

Dogs, cats and horses receive recognition for overcoming life-threatening illnesses.

Stuffed Animal Clinic at Sacramento Zoo raises $600 for police canine association

Three California Veterinary Medical Association members selected to serve on board.

The Veterinary Medical Association of New York City recently honored Mark E. Peterson, DVM.

AVMA commends Agriculture Committee for maintaining existing programs, introducing new initiatives.

Award goes to registered technicians in non-private practice.

Whitehair defeated Billy Clay, DVM, in the election to succeed Ted Cohn, DVM, as AVMA District IX representative this August.

Fellows provide science-based veterinary and public health expertise to members of Congress.

New data reveals where employers and team members feel the pinch of working in a veterinary hospital.

Increasing global need for protein sources discussed at conference, along with how educational specialization could better serve future rural veterinarians.

Association and other groups respond to New York Times article investigating the dangers racing poses to horses, people.

California VMA opposed bill, saying it would remove oversight from veterinary board.