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Rockville, Md. -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about chicken jerky products imported from China, after seeing an increase in dog illnesses over the last 12 months.

Ocala, Fla. -- The federal government appealed the September decision of a Florida district court that ruled the U.S. Food and Drug Administration overstepped its authority when it tried to shut down a veterinary compounding pharmacy.

Rockville, Md. -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved the veterinary drug Prascend (pergolide mesylate for the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID or Equine Cushing's disease) in horses.

Sacramento, Calif. -- Groomers will no longer be able to include dental scaling on their list of services in California.

Lexington, Ky. -- The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) amended its therapeutic drug rule to restrict use to a single non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Dr. Pamela Corey speaks out for the first time about her suspension from ASPCA over her comments about a carriage horse's death.

The Teamsters are among those calling for the reinstatement of Dr. Pamela Corey.

AVMA's Council on Education (COE) is proposing that veterinary schools adopt a system to better evaluate the skills of veterinary students.

Columbia, Mo. -- The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (MU) announced Nov. 7 that is has agreed to sell its research and diagnostic laboratory (RADIL) to IDEXX Laboratories for $43 million.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association is warning veterinarians about a possible scam involving a credit card processing company.

The editors of dvm360.com have announced that the fifth digital issue is now available for download inside the dvm360 iPad app. The first and only veterinary digital publication designed specifically for the iPad, the dvm360 app offers you everything you need to succeed in veterinary practice right on your iPad.

Washington -- The National Academy of Sciences says its long-awaited study on veterinary workforce trends is still slated for a fall 2011 release, but no official date has been set.

Fairbanks, Alaska -- The University of Alaska Fairbanks is moving forward on a new partnership that will secure its students seats in Colorado State University's veterinary program.

Rockville, Md. -- FDA launched a national initiative to collect and analyze samples of pet foods, pet treats and other pet supplements for Salmonella contamination.

In this photo gallery, veterinary surgeon Scott Palmer demonstrates how he straightened and lengthened a disfigured leg of a Great Dane puppy by using a novel surgical technique.

See exclusive video clips and view photos with fun facts about veterinarian Jan Pol starring in a National Geographic Wild reality show.

San Diego--Money spent on veterinary care is going to be flat for the next three to five years, says veterinary management expert Brian Conrad.

San Diego--Veterinarians need to take time to critically assess their interactions with clients and staff so they can become better leaders within their practices.

Rockville, Md. -- Antimicrobial use in food-producing animals is up nearly 7 percent over last year, according to new estimates from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

San Diego--Media personality Dr. Marty Becker issued a new challenge to veterinarians today: Reclaim the Internet when it comes to animal health information.

Detroit -- Over the last three weeks, more than 20 cases of leptospirosis have been reported in Detroit-area dogs.

St. Kitts, West Indies -- Dr. Elaine Watson was named the new dean of the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.

Oakville, Ontario -- The number of cats and dogs euthanized by North American animal welfare organizations declined 12 percent and 3 percent, respectively, over the last year.

Columbus, Ohio -- After the killing of 49 exotic animals last week, Ohio's governor is calling on agencies to track wild animal ownership and craft new rules.

Harrisburg, Pa. -- New legislation in Pennsylvania aims to boost dog and cat adoption rates by offering a tax credit to residents.

Pullman, Wash. ? The flags at Washington State University (WSU) were flown at half mast yesterday to pay tribute to veterinarian and researcher John R. Gorham after his recent passing.

Zanesville, Ohio --The American Society of Protection of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) called yesterday's killing of escaped exotics a "horrific incident" and called on Ohio's Governor John Kasich to issue an emergency order restricting the sale and possession of exotic animals.

Zanesville, Ohio -- Four veterinarians are on the scene here to help local law enforcement trap dozens of dangerous and exotic zoo animals that escaped from a local animal preserve yesterday.

National Report - A new rule further curtailing the use of double-deck trailers to transport horses bound for slaughter is being applauded by veterinary groups.

Gainesville, Fla. -- Veterinarians at the University of Florida say they can perform surgical removal of heartworms in severe cases.