Breaking News

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The first case of H1N1 in a companion animal in more than a year has been confirmed in Wisconsin, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Austin, Texas -- Texas veterinarians who default on student loan or child support payments now can be disciplined by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners under a new rule approved under the board?s Rules of Professional Conduct Jan. 14.

Washington -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is assessing the environmental impact of animal feeding operations (AFO).

Bismarck, N.D. -- Veterinarians and law enforcement officers may be able to seize animals they suspect are being abused or neglected if a new law proposed in North Dakota is passed.

Salt Lake City, Utah -- Feral animals won't fall under protections against animal cruelty in Utah if Rep. Curt Oda (R-Clearfield) has his way.

Rockville, Md. -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports there will be a shortage of Vetsulin (porcine insulin zinc suspension), a product used to treat diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats.

A new salary survey from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) shows increases for most exclusive companion animal veterinarians, but salary decreases for equine and mixed-animal practitioners.

Chicago, Ill. -- While the great blizzard of 2011 wreaked havoc for travelers, the animal health impact was minimal.

Brea, Calif. -- Pet owners spend far more on fixing dental conditions than on preventive dental care, according new data from Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI).

National Report -- Taffy pet treats have been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination, while some horse feed products have been recalled because it may contain a medication that can be fatal at high doses.

Shawnee Mission, Kan.? Bayer Animal Health readies for a March release of Advantage® II for cats and dogs, and K9 Advantix® II for dogs.

Union City, Calif.-- Abaxis, Inc. is entering the veterinary reference laboratory market after inking a deal with Kansas State University (KSU).

Austin, Texas -- Legislation in the Texas House of Representatives would waive confidentiality privileges for clients who are delinquent in paying for veterinary services.

Bismarck, N.D. -- North Dakota lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow veterinary students and veterinary technicians to dispense some medications in a veterinary facility.

Jackson, Miss. -- If the Mississippi Senate passes a new bill, chiropractors will be able to work on animal patients without the direct supervision of a veterinarian.

Columbus, Ohio -- Outgoing Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, in one of his last official actions before leaving office Jan. 10, signed an executive order for a temporary ban on wild animal ownership.

Washington -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking for information on animal feeding operations (AFO) and the effect they have on the environment.

One preventive found to be 100 percent effective against Dirofilaria immitis strain.

The majority of pet owners question the need for regular veterinary care, study says.

Orlando -- Pioneering veterinary cardiologist Stephen Ettinger, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM received the 2011 Mark L. Morris Sr., Lifetime Achievement Award yesterday.

Orlando -- The Morris Animal Foundation will launch a 13-year longitudinal veterinary study this year to examine cancer in Golden Retrievers.

Orlando - The zoonotic disease threat is hastening the need for better cooperation between veterinary and human medicine, officials report.

Washington -- The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA) is petitioning Congress to phase out non-therapeutic use of antibiotics in animal agriculture.

Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine is working with an injectable iron dextran supplier to try and relieve a shortage of the drug.

The American Heartworm Society (AHS) recently started collecting data from veterinarians for a national heartworm incidence survey.

Short Hills, N.J. -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted conditional approval to AB Science for a new treatment for canine mast cell tumors.

Washington -- Teva Pharmaceuticals recalled one lot of metronidazole tablets, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Washington -- Pets undergoing radiation treatments are thought to get better post-treatment care than people, and one Congressman is hoping guidelines for human care can be improved to model veterinary protocols.

Brea, Calif. -- It seems pet owners, like pre-teens, are latching on to the popular "Twilight" franchise, with the name of the book/movie series' star character securing places on the top 10 lists of pet names for cats, dogs and exotics in 2010.

Oklahoma City, Okla.? Freshman Sen. Josh Brecheen (R-Coalgate) is asking fellow legislators to repeal the state's recently passed Commercial Pet Breeders Act.