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Montpelier, Vt. -- Flood waters from Hurricane Irene left several Vermont towns isolated from society and without communication.

Greenies launches a new line of veterinary-exclusive dental chews designed to promote overall health.

Sonoma County, Calif. -- Three cases of the same neurotropathogenic strain of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) that sickened more than two dozen horses during an outbreak in May have been confirmed on a single ranch in Sonoma County, but animal health officials say the two outbreaks are unrelated.

Clarksville, Ark. -- Eighty horses on a ranch in the Clarksville area are under quarantine after a ?substantial and alarming? outbreak of equine infectious anemia (EIA) was discovered there.

Topeka, Kan. -- An estimated one in 300 to 400 cats get hyperthyroidism throughout the course of their life. To offer veterinarians and pet owners an alternative to current surgical, radioactive iodine and oral management of hyperthyroidism, Hill?s Pet Nutrition launched Hill?s Prescription Diet y/d Feline Thyroid Health.

Kansas City -- Heska is looking for great ideas to help the veterinary profession.

Kansas City -- Do you have catitude? According to feline expert Margie Scherk, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (feline) understanding behaviors of your feline patients can improve care and ease anxiety associated with feline visits to veterinarians.

National Report ? The American Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says it is working with a coalition of groups to mobilize veterinarians and other emergency resources to respond to Hurricane Irene's impending threat to New York City and other areas.

Portland, Ore. -- Overwhelming protest by the veterinary community quashed a proposed amendment to Oregon regulations that would have allowed some animals to be vaccinated without an examination by a veterinarian.

Gainesville, Fla. -- While Hurricane Irene churns its way up the East Coast, veterinarians are preparing to respond.

Mineral, Va. -- The building just started shaking, says veterinarian Daniel Slovis, whose practice was just a few miles from the epicenter of the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that impacted much of the Northeast today.

Providence, R. I. -- Rhode Island animal owners may now obtain rabies vaccination directly from the Department of Environmental Management--which has sole authority over animal vaccines--rather than through a veterinarian.

Rockville, Md. -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is adding a new component to adverse drug experience reports, now requiring the frequency of reactions to be added.

Seattle company to market medical marijuana patch to control pain in dogs, horses.

Rockville, Md. -- Merrick Pet Care of Amarillo, Texas, is recalling a single lot of its Doggie Wishbone pet treat (ITEM No. 29050, UPC No. 2280829050, Lot 11031, Best By 30 Jan 2013) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

National Report -- As a shortage of the heartworm treatment Immiticide® looms, the American Heartworm Society unveiled an interim management plan for veterinarians yesterday.

Davis, Calif. -- Dr. Michael D. Lairmore, veterinarian, cancer researcher and top administrator at The Ohio State University has been named dean of the University of California-Davis (UC-Davis) School of Veterinary Medicine.

Rockville, Md. -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration?s Center for Veterinary Medicine is clarifying requirements for a new Salmonella evaluation program after receiving a number of questions.

National Report -- Veterinary company stocks rebounded in early trading following yesterday's large-scale stock market correction impacting U.S. and world markets.

The editors of dvm360.com have announced that the second 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.

Rockville, Md. -- Ridley Block Operations initiated a voluntary recall July 29 on one lot of Purina-Lix 38 Hi-E and RangeLand® 38 Hi-E free-choice supplement tubs for beef cattle because softened product may contain excessive levels of urea.

A new tick-borne bacterium causing ehrlichiosis has been discovered in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Blacksburg, Va. -- Police issued a lockdown of the entire Virginia Tech campus after a suspicious man was reported with a handgun.

Wichita, Kan. -- Cargill Value Added Meats Retail is voluntarily recalling about 36 million pounds of fresh and frozen ground turkey in response to an outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg that has infected at least 77 people in 26 states.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- While the profession awaits a national study on the needs of the veterinary workforce that has been years in the making, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has decided to undertake a study of its own.

Federal and state agencies unveiled a new plan to share information about illnesses and product defects associated with pet food.

Rockville, Md. -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first drug to treat urinary incontinence in dogs.

St. Louis -- Nestle Purina PetCare is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Purina Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food products.

National Report - More states are passing or considering legislation to mandate pet sterilization by veterinarians.

Manhattan, Kan. -- Veterinary medical students are more likely to struggle with depression than their human medicine counterparts, according to new research from Kansas State University.