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Multiple veterinarians ran for Congress and state legislatures in this election. Here's a look at the candidates, results and issues.

Successful control of seizures with anticonvulsant drugs reflects a balance in achieving seizure control while minimizing undesirable drug side effects. Variability in the disposition of anticonvulsants and interactions among them and other drugs are important confounders of successful therapy.

The ability of organisms to develop resistance to an antimicrobial varies with the species and strain. Many organisms remain predictably susceptible to selected drugs (eg, Brucella, Chlamydia); whereas others are becoming problematic (Pasteurella multocida).

Thromboembolic agents are indicated for a variety of conditions, ranging from disseminated intravascular coagulation to pulmonary thromboembolism in both dogs and cats. The selection of appropriate thromboembolic therapy will depend on the underlying condition and the goal of treatment.

National report - Discussions are ongoing regarding a consensus statement in the works regarding heartworm efficacy.

National report - The required signing of a form that acknowledges animal use in circuses, rodeos and other events has some veterinarians questioning the American College of Animal Welfare's mandate.

National Report - Following 10 years of supporting the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues (NCVEI), the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) will withdraw its membership and financial support at the end of the year.

Five food animal veterinarians will receive $100,000 each to help kick-start their careers

The AVMA and those in Congress are seeking to make 2011 the year of the veterinarian

Select AAEP student members work alongside WEG veterinarians.

This veterinary association is aiming for a world record. And it's just one of hundreds of events planned today.

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A consensus statement is being crafted to address growing concerns over resistance to heartworm preventives.

Calif. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is introducing a sales tax that would include veterinary services.

National Report ? A new veterinary research collaboration is investigating reasons for a decline in companion-animal veterinary visits during the past decade.

The AAEP issues new recommendations targeting the harness racing industry and recommendations for veterinarians' roles.

Consortium suggestions will be compiled in report for board of the North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium

Growing philosophical divide can weaken profession's stand on critical regulatory issues

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Kansas City -- CVC Kansas City registered more than 6,000 veterinary professionals this year, according to conference organizers.

Kansas City -- Of all the regulatory issues veterinarians face, the use and storage of controlled substances can be the most contentious.

Kansas City -- The party began at CVC Kansas City today. And according to conference organizers, pre-registration attendance has been strong.

Lausanne, Switzerland -- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have their place in equine sports, according to representatives from U.S. sport horse organizations at a recent Congress on the topic.

Marlborough, Mass. -- The Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association will lead a statewide campaign in September to microchip pets.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- Terry Ryan Kane and Kathryn A. Simmons are the 2010-2011 Congressional Science Fellows for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Schaumburg, Ill. - The Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) proposed a resolution asking the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Executive Board to conduct a risk-benefit analysis of AVMA's Council on Education's (COE) accreditation process for foreign veterinary schools.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) might get voting rights on accreditation decisions if a bylaws amendment is approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) House of Delegates (HOD) at its annual meeting in July.

Schaumburg, Ill. - New federal regulations, under the the Higher Education Opportunities Act that went into effect July 1, are already changing the way the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (COE) operates.

Schaumburg, Ill. - Two new resolutions submitted by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Executive Board to the House of Delegates would define the role of veterinarians in the antimicrobial debate.

Anemia is most simply characterized by reduced numbers of erythrocytes and/or decreased erythrocyte hemoglobin content.