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Lexington, Ky. -- William Moyer, DVM, professor of sports medicine and head of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, was named 2009 vice president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).

St. Paul, Minn. - Researchers at the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine (UMCVM) have discovered a gene mutation that could be responsible for exercise-induced collapse (EIC) syndrome in Labrador retrievers.

Rockville, Md. -- Since no new cases of monkeypox have been reported in the United States since an outbreak in 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to lift its restrictions on prairie dogs and certain African rodents.

Manhattan, Kan. -- Bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease, isn't just a food-born illness, according to a new study conducted at Kansas State University (KSU).

New York, NY - The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals now is joining in the effort to warn pet owners about tainted pet foods.

Austin, Texas -- Want to help veterinarians in hurricane-ravaged Texas? Open your pocketbook or checkbook. It's money that can do the most good toward meeting DVMs' most critical needs right now, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association says.

Lexington, Ky. -- In another move toward reform in the racing industry, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) is seeking to have a long-term plan to implement uniform health and safety measures for racehorses in place within 30 days -- or by the time the Breeders' Cup World Championships are held Oct. 24-25 at California's Santa Anita racetrack.

Austin, Texas -- As evacuees fleeing Hurricane Ike poured into Austin over the weekend, thieves broke into the offices of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association and made off with a computer and several monitors.

College Station, Texas - Three veterinary students from Texas A&M University won 2008 grants provided by the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF.)

WASHINGTON - In an effort to address the national shortage of veterinarians certified to work with laboratory animals, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has begun a new residency program in laboratory-animal medicine.

Franklin, Tenn. - Mars Petcare US issued a voluntary recall today for products manufactured at its Everson, Penn. facility. The pet food is being recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella serotype Schwarzengrund, the company reports. This voluntary recall only affects the United States.

Nashville, Tenn. - Tennessee recently revised its rules regarding euthanasia of companion animals.

College Station, Texas - As Hurricane Ike closes in on the Texas coast, veterinarians aided emergency management teams in evacuation efforts.

Tallahassee, Fla. - Two additional premises have been quarantined for equine piroplasmosis.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush signed the Higher Education Reauthorization Bill into law, paving the way for a veterinary grant program that would increase the number of veterinarians in public health practice and research.

Elmont, N.Y. - Blood samples from a horse that was euthanized at Belmont Park after being found with a fever and unable to stand in its stall tested negative for equine herpesvirus (EHV-1).

Raliegh, N.C. - NCSU will rank as the nation's first university to offer bone-marrow transplantation in a clinical setting.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Foundation named Michael W. Cathey as its new director.

North Grafton, Mass. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) closed its investigation of a recent botulin toxin scare at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.

Elmont, N.Y. - A quarantine was issued at Belmont Park after a 3-year-old gelding was euthanized, according to news reports.

Baton Rouge -- Horse owners in southern Louisiana with equine needs they can't meet or with questions related to storms like Hurricane Gustav have a new resource.

Shreveport, La. -- More than 1,000 animals -- including cats, dogs, lizards, rabbits, turtles and snakes -- filled the Louisiana Mega Shelter to capacity Sept. 1 as Hurricane Gustav hit.

National Report -- Damage assessments began Sept. 2 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency following Hurricane Gustav's Labor Day weekend arrival.

Baton Rouge -- Louisiana State University's (LSU) campus is set to reopen Sept. 5 following a Sept. 1 visit from Hurricane Gustav.

National Report -- Louisiana residents returned to their powerless homes and businesses Sept. 3 despite warnings from officials.

New Orleans -- Hundreds of area veterinarians were among the 2 million people evacuated before Hurricane Gustav set its destructive path through the region.

Baton Rouge -- Louisiana's governor suspended its veterinary licensing rules citing a public health emergency following Hurricane Gustav.

National Report -- Louisiana residents returned to their powerless homes and businesses Sept. 3 despite warnings from officials.