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Senate may dissolve RVT committee, add member to California veterinary board

Kansas City -- CVC Kansas City registered more than 6,000 veterinary professionals this year, according to conference organizers.

Kansas City -- Of all the regulatory issues veterinarians face, the use and storage of controlled substances can be the most contentious.

Columbia, Mo. -- In an effort to do her part to decrease the number of unwanted horses in the United States, the head of University of Missouri's equine ambulatory section will offer an equine sterilization clinic this fall.

Kansas City -- The party began at CVC Kansas City today. And according to conference organizers, pre-registration attendance has been strong.

Lenexa, Kan. -- CEVA is buying a majority share in Summit VetPharm.

Oklahoma City, Okla. -- A veterinarian beat out a rancher in a runoff primary for a U.S. House of Representatives seat in Ohio's 2nd Congressional District.

Raleigh, N.C. -- A gene linked to a fatal neurodegenerative disease in American Staffordshire terriers was identified by veterinary researchers.

Raleigh, N.C. -- Students at North Carolina State University interested in pursuing a DVM can take advantage of a new Veterinary Professions Advising Center (VetPAC) on campus and online.

Omaha, Neb. -- Professional Veterinary Products, Ltd. (PVP) filed for bankruptcy in a U.S. court, and the veterinary distributor is actively seeking a buyer.

Lausanne, Switzerland -- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have their place in equine sports, according to representatives from U.S. sport horse organizations at a recent Congress on the topic.

Since its eradication in 1988, the United States is beginning to see more cases of equine piroplasmosis, a blood-borne parasitic disease.

In addition to serving as school dean, Donald Jasper worked as a professor and an authority on milk quality and livestock disease.

Court upholds veterinary professionals must meet VHMA requirements to use the CVPM certification mark.

Officials at the 2010 World Equestrian Games have selected Hagyard Equine Medical Institute's Jennifer Feiner, VMD, as the event's quarantine veterinarian.

Students from Michigan State University take three-week tour to perform spays and neuters across the state.

State officials warn northern county residents to take precautions

Marlborough, Mass. -- The Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association will lead a statewide campaign in September to microchip pets.

A new mandatory food animal identification program is the subject of public meetings in August.

Chair of the new Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians, Kara Burns, left, stands with the chair of the NAVTA Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties, Amy Butzier, CVT, (VTS Equine).

Toronto, Ontario -- Menu Foods -- known largely for a widespread pet-food recall in 2007 -- was purchased by Arkansas-based Simmons Pet Food, Inc. for $239 million.

Medford, Mass. -- The Association for Women Veterinarians Foundation named the dean of Tufts University's veterinary college its 2010 Outstanding Woman Veterinarian of the Year.

National Report -- Reagan National Airport and Washington Dulles are two of the latest airports in the United States offering pet relief areas for traveling companions.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- Terry Ryan Kane and Kathryn A. Simmons are the 2010-2011 Congressional Science Fellows for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Gainesville, Fla. -- Longtime faculty member Dr. Paul Gibbs has been named associate dean for the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Infectious Diseases and Pathology.

Amarillo, Texas -- Merrick Pet Care is expanding a recall from earlier this month to include another 80 cases of its Texas Hold'ems dog treats.

Melville, N.Y. -- Henry Schein Inc. reported record second-quarter financial earnings that included a huge boost in sales for North American Animal Health with Butler Schein Animal Health.

Cleveland, Ga. -- Mice, rats, and chicks sold as frozen reptile feed may have been the cause of human illnesses in 17.

Washington -- A two-page document offering guidance on avoiding the spread of influenza was developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and now is available on OSHA?s Web site.

Brisbane, Australia -- A three-way agreement facilitated by a $300,000 grant will result in the production of a new treatment for the deadly Hendra virus at the University of Queensland in Brisbane.