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World Rabies Day: Association aims for record books
This veterinary association is aiming for a world record. And it's just one of hundreds of events planned today.
Oklahoma law allows non-veterinarians to float horses' teeth
New law puts certification and fees in the hands of the state's veterinary board.
The dvm360 Five - Episode 21
Amanda Bertholf, dvm360.com Managing Editor, delivers the latest veterinary news and more in Episode 21.
Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, Banfield team up to collect obesity data
The collaboration could shed new light on pet obesity in America.
MSU's veterinary college turns 100
Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates its 100th anniversary, marking its official designation as a degree program in 1910.
Cornell to open new animal disease lab
The $70 million lab will handle 300,000 samples and 1 million tests a year
Cornell veterinary researchers discover molecule to starve cancer cell growth
Veterinary researchers from Cornell University believe they are a step closer to finding a new cancer treatment.
USDA grants $500,000 to University of Illinois Center for One Health
Champaign, Ill. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture will dole out $500,000 in grants over the next several years to the Center for One Health Illinois at the University of Illinois.
Veterinary researcher studies how immune systems fight lung cancer
Ramping up immune defenses in response to bacteria may hold promise for humans
UGA partners with counseling provider for veterinary students
Athens, Ga. ? The University of Georgia's veterinary college is partnering with a counseling service to reduce student's stress levels and suicide risks.
PurinaCare reaches national benchmark
Pet-insurance provider clears state hurdles to offer service in 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
U.S. House approves Veterinary Services Investment Act
The U.S. House approves a new grants program to increase access to veterinary care in under-served areas.
Cornell nails $10 million in funding for new canine genomics program
Ithaca, N.Y.?Cornell University's veterinary college received a $10 million donation to fund the world?s first canine genomics program.
Veterinary groups meet to address heartworm resistance concerns
A consensus statement is being crafted to address growing concerns over resistance to heartworm preventives.
California introduces sales tax proposal on veterinary services
Calif. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is introducing a sales tax that would include veterinary services.
DHS readies for groundbreaking of premier veterinary laboratory
Construction will begin this fall on the $150 million DHS National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF).
University of Illinois veterinary researchers find success with lymphoma treatment
Champaign, Ill. -- A new drug designed to treat lymphoma targets a specific cellular enzyme and has shown positive effects in four dogs.
Most cats will tolerate collars, veterinary researchers report
Columbus, Ohio -- Almost three out of four cats will tolerate collars, according to multi-institutional veterinary study.
NCVEI, Brakke, Bayer to study declining numbers of veterinary visits
National Report ? A new veterinary research collaboration is investigating reasons for a decline in companion-animal veterinary visits during the past decade.
AKC, Pfizer ink deal to fund veterinary research, develop medicines
New York -- Pfizer Animal Health just become the exclusive "biopharmaceutical partner" with the American Kennel Club's Canine Health Foundation.
Consumer Reports pokes its nose into pet insurance
Veterinarians will want to know what the consumer watchdog is saying to pet owners about four purveyors of pet health insurance.
Banfield, P2V join forces to help military personnel, emergency responders
Portland, Ore. -- The non-profit P2V joined forces with Banfield, The Pet Hospital to provide veterinary care to adopted pets placed with military service members, veterans and emergency first responders.
Veterinarian ranks as fastest growing professions in United States
Fortune magazine projects 36 percent growth in veterinarian jobs by 2018.
Hartz initiates voluntary recall on dog treats
Secaucus, N.J. -- Hartz Mountain Corp. is recalling a dog treat due to concerns over the risk of Salmonella contamination.
Franck's Pharmacy resumes veterinary compounding practice
Franck's Pharmacy resumed its veterinary compounding practice after a federal judge refused to order a temporary ban.
Experts take a deeper look at Gulf oil spill effects
Repurposed technology will map out the extent of oil and chemical impact on wildlife.
P&G issues small voluntary recall on Iams dry food
Cincinnati -- Proctor & Gamble is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from one Iams dry cat-food formulation.
Gulf coast practices report drop in business
Veterinary practices in the Gulf Coast are feeling the financial impact of the oil spill
Short-nosed dog breeds more likely to die in flight
While the number of animals that die on commercial flights is relatively small, according to DOT, the report suggests that some dogs suffer in the air more than others
New Merck Manual edition set to debut in October
Merck plans to introduce a new edition of the Merck Veterinary Manual on Oct. 10.
