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Silver Spring, Md. -- The Food and Drug Administration now is accepting applications for a grant program to support the development of new animal drugs intended for minor species or minor uses in major species.

Stillwater, Okla. -- The Oklahoma State University Veterinary Alumni Association has launched a $1 million campaight for veterinary student scholarships as part of the university's Branding Success Campaign.

Knoxville, Tenn. -- UT's W.W. Armistead Veterinary Teaching Hospital will now be known as the UT W.W. Armistead Veterinary Medical Center.

Guide helps communicate therapeutic diet needs to clients.

North Grafton, Mass. -- A new fund will support Tufts' Wildlife Clinic, which treats nearly 2,000 animals per year.

Buffalo, N.Y. -- Feline?s Pride has voluntarily recalled its raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, natural chicken formula, because of possible Salmonella contamination.

Rockville, Md. -- Data should drive the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulatory proposal on appropriate antimicrobial uses in food animals, according to recently released statement from two prominent veterinary organizations.

Amarillo, Texas -- More than 80 cases of beef filet pet treats have been recalled for possible Salmonella contamination.

Cincinnati, Ohio -- Recall now includes an expanded list of nutritional supplements sold nationally at various retailers.

OVMA is applauding a deal struck by state leaders that spells out new animal welfare standards.

Washington -- A federal bill that seeks to close "Internet loopholes" with online puppy sales was introduced to the U.S. Senate.

Gainesville, Fla. -- Large-animal veterinarian Dana Zimmel is now interim chief of staff for both the large-animal and small-animal hospitals at the University of Florida College of Veterinary medicine.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) wants its members to share their thoughts on its animal welfare policies.

Computer error led to mistaken early release of South Carolina veterinarian

Honolulu -- Hawaiian lawmakers outlined specific requirements for pet owners that must be met in regard to housing, nutrition and veterinary care.

Jefferson City, Mo. -- A new law, supported by the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, allows the state veterinarian to quarantine animals suspected of carrying contagious toxins.

Cincinnati, Ohio -- United Pet Group has announced a recall of all unexpired lots of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for dogs due to possible Salmonella poisoning.

Rockville, Md. -- The Food and Drug Administration proposes to phase out antibiotic use in food animals unless there is a medical necessity.

Toronto DVM John Booth woke up to see a gun staring back at him.

Riverside, Calif. -- Riverside has joined several other California cities in requiring spaying, neutering and microchipping of all cats and dogs older than 4 months.

Columbus, Ohio --The Ohio House of Representatives recently struck down a long-standing designation in Ohio law that pit bull are inherently vicious.

Elmsford, N.Y. -- AFP Imaging Corporation just changed its name to ImageWorks. The company describes itself as a vertically integrated manufacturer of dental, veterinary and medical imaging technologies.

Columbus, Ohio -- The newly created Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board created a new Web site, www.ohiolivestockcarestandardsboard.org, to keep the public informed on new policies and board meetings.

The numbers of oiled wildlife in the Gulf region continue to grow.

A new DNA database is unveiled at UC-Davis.

Grammy Award-winning singer allegedly skimped on paying veterinary bills; Carey lawyers plan to fight lawsuit.

Washington -- The North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium released an executive summary of its second national meeting yesterday.

An interview with U.S. Congressman Kurt Schrader, DVM.

Fort Collins, Colo. -- Cooler-than-normal spring temperatures are just one factor that could contribute to possible increased cases of West Nile virus this year.

Pacoima, Calif. -- A positive test result for Salmonella led to a voluntary recall of certain dog foods from Natural Balance Pet Foods.