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Gaughn named new clinical professor of large-animal surgery at Virginia Tech
The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech has a new professor of large-animal surgery, Earl Gaughn, DVM.
Veterinarian to chair panel to restore Puget Sound
The University of California's Joseph Gaydos, VMD, PhD will chair a science panel created to restore Puget Sound, the largest inland sea in the United States.
CAPC launches parasite prevalence maps for pet owners
Consumer outreach efforts intended to drive clients to visit veterinary clinics.
Canine pyometra: Early recognition and diagnosis
Find out what you need to know to identify pyometra as early as possible.
Illinois senator wants pet owner consent for veterinary charges of more than $250
Bill calls for disciplinary action against veterinarians who don't obtain 'express prior authorization.'
Federal judge orders FDA to start proceedings over subtherapeutic antibiotic uses
Animal Health Institute says order diverts resources from current stakeholder activity.
I'm a veterinary hypocrite; are you one too?
We eat a lot of crow when we do the things we deplore.
Cargill recalls goat feed
Cargill Animal Nutrition recalled a limited number of Nutrena Nature-Wise Goat Pellets due to an error in labeling, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
New influenza virus discovered in Guatemalan fruit bats
A new influenza A virus has been discovered in fruit bats in Guatemala.
Owe money to your corporation?
7 signs the IRS looks for to identify shareholder loans vs. taxable distributions.
Don't get fenced in by unfair veterinary noncompetition terms
When veterinarians' caseloads are reduced, noncompete agreements can impose crippling restrictions.
AVMA names foreign school accreditation task force, sets agenda
Group will examine impact of foreign school accreditation on U.S. veterinary profession.
The more things change in veterinary practice, the more things change
Advice on adjusting to the new normal when it comes to veterinary practice.
Letters: Concern about responsible antibiotic use
A reader questions the AVMA's stance on antibiotic use in food animals.
Hoarding: Veterinarians investigate mock crime scene at conference
Program offers hands-on forensics training for veterinarians and students at University of Florida event.
Food hypersensitivity in dogs and cats: Elimination veterinary diet trial pitfalls
Diet trials are key to diagnosis, but common complications must be avoided.
New rabies virus discovered in Tanzania
Scientists from the University of Glasgow and the United Kingdom's Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) have identified a new type of rabies virus in Tanzania.
Tufts earns reaccreditation from Council on Education
The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University has earned full reaccreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (COE).
AVMA Council on Education earns nod from national watchdog group
Council for Higher Education Accreditation finds COE to be in full compliance.
Iowa criminalizes gaining access to farms under false pretenses
Falsifying information to gain access to an agricultural operation is now a crime in Iowa.
Wellness story: Milo, the rat terrier
A general exam revealed an important and treatable condition in this dog.
States seek limitations on nontherapeutic antibiotic uses in food animals
Some lawmakers in Minnestota and West Virginia are working on limiting nonmedicacl uses of antimicrobials in food animals.
Extreme veterinary parasite season predicted
South to be hardest hit, parasitologists predict.
Illinois to consider allowing horse slaughter for meat
Illinois House Bill 5382 was introduced Feb. 9 and would repeal a previous ban on the slaughtering of horses for human consumption.
Leadership award goes to OSU's Lonnie King
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has named Dr. Lonnie King, dean of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, as the 2012 AAVMC Senator John Melcher, DVM, Leadership in Public Policy Award.
Oral squamous cell carcinoma in cats
Tips for catching this invasive neoplasia as early as possible.
Adapt your veterinary practice or die
20 issues driving change in our veterinary profession.
Brachycephalic airway syndrome, Part 2: Veterinary surgery of the soft palate and larynx
Advice on surgically correcting these areas in patients with brachycephalic airway syndrome.
Groups urge USDA to crack down on equine soring
The Humane Society of the United States has petitioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand the Horse Protection Act to make the use of numbing or masking drugs to hide underlying soring a felony offense.
Nebraska lawmakers mandate veterinary care for breeding dogs
Pet breeders in Nebraska will soon be required to have a written veterinary care plan for every dog under their care.
