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Jennieann, Heischmidt, DVM, takes it all off for a "nude" calendar to help a local historical society.

A new campaign to redefine livestock housing in Ohio was announced Feb. 1.

Columbus, Ohio -- Membership of the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board, created through a livestock welfare ballot initiative in November 2009, is expected to be in place by March, according to the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA).

Oklahoma City, Okla. --Equine teeth floaters are getting another chance at legitimacy in Oklahoma, after two years of back-and-forth decisions over whether they could practice their craft in the state.

Rockville, Md. -- The Food and Drug Administration reports its Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee (VMAC) will meet to talk about new data from its risk minimization plan regarding Pfizer's ProHeart 6.

Volunteers reach Haiti with medicine, vaccines as disease risks increase.

NAVTA reports that the Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians has been established.

Duluth, Ga. -- To manage a temporary shortage of a canine heartworm treatment called Immiticide (melarsomine dihydrochloride), Merial continues to consult with veterinarians on a case-by-case basis, the company reports.

Ithaca, N.Y. -- Tuition is going up for veterinary students, and many others, at the Cornell University.

Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has adapted a military offensive targeting prioritization tool into a new software program that will help the agriculture reduce its vulnerability to tampering and other criminal attacks.

Seattle, Wash. -- Researchers at the University of Washington have scanned the genomes of 275 unrelated dogs to discover what role human selection has had in purebred dogs. In the process, they identified 155 regions that they believe have been affected by selective breeding.

Nashville, Tenn. -- Eight veterinarians have become the first diplomates under a new Exotic Companion Mammal specialty.

Topeka, Kan. -- An award from Hill's Pet Nutrition celebrating lifelong dedication to veterinary medicine has gone to John W. Harvey, DVM, PhD, professor and executive associate dean at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.

Clermont, Fla. -- Some practices succeed more than others, and the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues is partnering with two other veterinary organizations to find out why.

Denver -- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) named five veterinary experts to lead the development of its new nutrition guidelines.

Relief efforts are gearing up to aid animals impacted by the earthquakes in Haiti.

Orlando -- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) will begin work on a new set of guidelines targeting nutrition to help veterinarians make sound recommendations to clients.

Roseland, N.J. -- After a successful inaugural year in 2009 in which more than 2,500 horses received free vaccines, the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC) is accepting applications again this year, with a deadline of Feb. 1 for spring vaccinations and Aug. 1 for fall vaccinations.

The Five is live from NAVC: new nutrition guidelines from AAHA, insights to get associates up to speed fast, and more.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and its emergency arm --- Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams -- are still gathering information before they send cash, supplies or veterinary volunteers to earthquake-damaged Haiti.

Some Merrick Beef Filet Squares may contain Salmonella.

National report -- The third annual National Service Dog Eye Exam Event is slated for May but registration begins April 1.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Executive Board has approved changes recommended by its Animal Welfare Committee to policies on animal abuse and neglect reporting, as well as new guidelines for molting chickens, beak trimming and docking of lambs' tails.

National Report -- A new genetic finding could help identify dogs at risk for compulsive disorder.

San Diego -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted full licensure to Oncept, a canine melanoma vaccine, to Vical Incorporated?s licensee Merial Limited.

San Luis Obispo, Calif. -- CANIDAE Pet Foods, manufacturer of all-natural holistic pet foods, will offer four veterinary medicine scholarships in 2010 worth $2,500 each.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- A new provision will allow some members to qualify for reduced membership fees in 2010.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- In an attempt to clarify current standards of practice and simplify pain management terminology, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Executive Board has revised it guidelines for spay/neuter clinics.

Hillsborough, N.J. -- The Winn Feline Foundation has added Shila Nordone, MS, PhD, and Patricia Gallo, DVM, PhD to its panel of veterinary consultants.

AVMA staffers won't get a pay increase for the first time in more than a decade.