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New farm-animal abuse footage has triggered strong reactions from the public and veterinarians.

New Orleans -- More than 3,000 cages were moved into Plaquemines Parish at the southern tip of Louisiana to aid in the rescue of oiled wildlife from the spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Veterinarians are organizing to help following the worst oil spill in U.S. history.

New corporate player readies for growth, acquisitions.

Columbus ?- The Ohio State University (OSU) renamed its veterinary teaching hospital to better reflect the depth of services offered.

National Report -- Two government agencies launched a Web portal to streamline reporting of adverse events associated with pet foods, animal feed and veterinary drugs.

Swedesboro, N.J. -- Wedgewood Pharmacy announced today that it has settled an eight-year disagreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) over the interpretation of certain controlled substance dispensing rules.

National Report. -- The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) issued a statement to address reports in the south-central region about increasing problems with resistance to macrocyclic lactones to prevent heartworm disease.

Denver -- Frontier Airlines is the latest commercial carrier to offer services catering to pet owners.

Microbiologists identify and deactivate trigger to EHEC colonization in grain-fed cattle.

New York -- The ASPCA donated $15,000 to the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation to help pay for curriculum and training of personnel to handle animal emergencies during disasters.

Davis, Calif. -- The Center for Equine Health at the University of California-Davis (UC-Davis) received a $3 million gift from the William and Inez Mabie Family Foundation to support the center's research and teaching efforts.

A new study takes a look at how dogs respond to different growls.

Ocala, Fla. -- A Florida pharmacy's veterinary compounding lab -- threatened with an injunction by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last month -- voluntarily stopped operations this week.

Jefferson City, Mo. -- Missouri Senators stripped language from a bill that would have permitted horse-meat processing in the state.

Specialists receive recognition from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) for their contributions to veterinary and human health.

Davis, Calif. -- Dr. Michael Ziccardi is coordinating plans to protect and rescue sea turtles and other marine mammals from the oil disaster on the Gulf Coast.

National Report -- High schoolers will have a chance to earn certification as human-medicine and veterinary paraprofessionals in a new program starting this fall.

Bel Air, Md. -- The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) wants the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take more steps in identifying reasons for an increases in adverse events associated with spot-on flea-and-tick control products.

Madison, Wis. -- A 32-year veteran of high-risk research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine was suspended from working on any projects above Level 1 biosecurity clearance after his unauthorized experiments on an antibiotic-resistant strain of brucellosis were discovered.

New York, N.Y. -- The first recipients were named for Pfizer Animal Health's new veterinary scholarship initiative, which will provide up to $2 million in scholarships over its first three years.

Six birds are being cared for at LSU's Wildlife Hospital, but more may be on the way.

Kansas City, Mo. -- "Educational speed-dating." That's how one participant described the first of three days of discussion on the veterinary college of the present and the future at a meeting of the North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium (NAVMEC).

New York, N.Y. -- The first recipients were named for Pfizer Animal Health's new veterinary scholarship initiative, which will provide up to $2 million in scholarships over its first three years.

Duluth, Ga. -- Merial issued a statement to clarify the correct dosage of Equioxx in the 6th edition of Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook.

Portland, Ore. -- A "highly virulent" strain of the fungus Cryptococcus gattii is spreading in the Pacific Northwest and infecting both humans and animals, according to a recent study. But Oregon's public health veterinarian and one of the study's co-authors say media reports have exaggerated the threat of the rare fungal infection.

Future plans include designing curriculum for regulatory science programs.

Rockville, Md. --The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is allowing Vetsulin maker Intervet/Schering Plough to offer a limited supply of the porcine insulin zinc suspension as part of a new Critical-Need Program.

Nashville, Tenn. -- The Grand Ole Opry may be under water as floods ravage parts of Nashville, but veterinary practices in the area aren't reporting much more damage than downed power lines at press time.

Millsboro, Del. -- Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health issued an urgent recall of its PreveNile West Nile virus vaccine due to an increased incidence of adverse events.