Breaking News

Atlanta - 11/8/07 - The United States is officially free of the type of rabies found in dogs -- the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) formally declared it in September -- but that doesn't mean canine rabies is no loger a matter for concern

College Station, Tx. - 11/7/07 - A horse owner is showing his appreciation to the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences by donating a hand-made saddle for auction to benefit the school's equine program.

Washington - 11/6/07 - The Farm Bill is scheduled to hit the U.S. Senate floor this afternoon, opening up a policy debate on farming issues and a handful of topics related to veterinary medicine.

West Lafayette, Ind. - 11/6/07 - National certification has been awarded to a Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine program aimed to prepare veterinarians in case of a major animal health emergency.

St. Peter, Minn. - 11/2/07 - University of Minnesota (UM) veterinary students now have a new way to gain hands-on experience during their education -- the Davisco Foods dairy processing facility.

Washington - 11/1/07 - The National Pork Board is soliciting research proposals to address environment, swine health, animal welfare, pork safety, public health and animal science issues. The top proposals will then be selected to receive grant funding.

San Diego County - 10/31/07 - Responsible for 14 deaths and the scorching of more than 800 square miles, California wildfires continue to be fought by local and state firemen who are eager to get the blaze extinguished before this weekend, when wind speeds are expected to pick up again.

Washington - 10/30/07 - The U.S. Army's veterinary science department has joined the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).

San Diego - 10/29/07 - With the worst of the unprecedented wildfires extinguished throughout the county, relief and recovery efforts and now the primary focus of volunteers and the industry, who aim to get the more than 500,000 displaced residents and thousands of pets reunited and home.

Schaumburg, Ill. - 10/26/07 - The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is offering $2,000 grants for veterinarians who've lost their practices or are aiding animals displaced by the San Diego County wildfires.

Lexington, Ky. - 10/25/07 - The American Horse Council's National Issues Fall Forum will host a session on equine piroplasmosis (EP) and related issues, presented by Kent Fowler, DVM and chief of the Animal Health Branch at the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

San Diego -- 10/25/07 - Wind-whipped wildfires have swallowed Southern California, leaving roughly half a million acres blackened, almost 1,600 homes destroyed, more than 500,000 residents evacuated and thousands of animals abandoned.

Los Angeles - 10/24/07 - Firestorms are driving thousands of families from their homes, but they can rest a little easier knowing their pets have a place to stay.

Waltham, Mass. - 10/23/07 - A local veterinary hospital is implementing a $4.5-million project that will dobule its staff, add more than half a dozen new specialties and improve its focus on patient care.

Los Angeles - 10/22/07 - Literally 'racing' for the cure, a $30-million canine cancer campaign logo adorned the hood of a vehicle participating in the biggest race of the year for NASCAR.

Lafayette, Ind. - 10/20/07 - Fibrotic lung disease does not discriminate against which species it infects--humans or canines--and respiratory specialists are following suit.

St. Louis, Mo. - 10/19/07 - More than 200 attendees from 22 countries gathered at the 2007 Nestle Purina Nutrition Forum, focused on feline health, including obesity and diabetes developments.

New Orleans - 10/18/07 - A partnership dubbed "After Katrina: Improving the Lives of Gulf Coast Dogs & Cats," will provide grant money to Louisiana and Mississippi-based shelter facilities, while promoting the importance of spay and neutering.

Schaumburg, Ill. - 10/17/07 - A national database established to inform veterinarians how to rid livestock - and therefore, their meat - of contaminants and drugs has lost its federal funding and is slated to discontinue service next year.

Washington - 10/16/07 - Almost three-fourths of Americans believe leaving a stray cat outside to live out its life is more humane than having that cat caught and killed by animal control, reports a survey by a feline-welfare, non-profit organization.

Dublin, Ireland - 10/15/07 - Dog care markets throughout North America and Latin America have steadily risen over the past five years, according to the self-proclaimed world's largest market research resource.

Austin, Texas - 10/8/07 - A $13-million price tag is attached to an effort to eradicate the incursion of tiny fever ticks into a once tick-free five-county Texas area along the Mexican border, says livestock officials.

Denver, Colo. - 10/4/07 - A public service announcement campaign to promote awareness and accreditation standards kicks off on the worldwide web this month, sponsored by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Santa Ana, Calif. - Vsurance, an insurance provider covering pets' veterinary care services through its Health Insurance for Pets program recently announced the latest market trends in the pet healthcare industry.

Rockville, MD. - 10/1/07 - The Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA-CVM) wants nominations for voting members to serve on the agency's Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee (VMAC).

Schaumburg, Ill. - 9/27/07 - A New Zealand veterinary institution has gained full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association accreditation arm, the Council on Education.

Denver, Colo. - 9/26/07 - Animal owners can now get their pet insurance questions answered by an industry expert by logging onto the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) Web site.

DeKalb, Ill. - 9/24/07 - The nation's last horse slaughter plant will again shut down after a court ruled against their appeal to a state law banning the practice.

Portland, Ore. - 9/23/07 - John Payne is the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Banfield, The Pet Hospital?, succeeding veterinary pioneer, Scott Campbell, DVM, who retired as CEO in early July 2007.

Washington - 9/22/07 - The United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced his resignation earlier this week--after almost three years in office--through the following letter.