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San Diego--Media personality Dr. Marty Becker issued a new challenge to veterinarians today: Reclaim the Internet when it comes to animal health information.

Detroit -- Over the last three weeks, more than 20 cases of leptospirosis have been reported in Detroit-area dogs.

St. Kitts, West Indies -- Dr. Elaine Watson was named the new dean of the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.

Oakville, Ontario -- The number of cats and dogs euthanized by North American animal welfare organizations declined 12 percent and 3 percent, respectively, over the last year.

Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald warns of the consequences of wild species sharing our own environs.

Columbus, Ohio -- After the killing of 49 exotic animals last week, Ohio's governor is calling on agencies to track wild animal ownership and craft new rules.

Harrisburg, Pa. -- New legislation in Pennsylvania aims to boost dog and cat adoption rates by offering a tax credit to residents.

Pullman, Wash. ? The flags at Washington State University (WSU) were flown at half mast yesterday to pay tribute to veterinarian and researcher John R. Gorham after his recent passing.

Zanesville, Ohio --The American Society of Protection of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) called yesterday's killing of escaped exotics a "horrific incident" and called on Ohio's Governor John Kasich to issue an emergency order restricting the sale and possession of exotic animals.

Zanesville, Ohio -- Four veterinarians are on the scene here to help local law enforcement trap dozens of dangerous and exotic zoo animals that escaped from a local animal preserve yesterday.

National Report - A new rule further curtailing the use of double-deck trailers to transport horses bound for slaughter is being applauded by veterinary groups.

This is a question in "BizQuiz: Is stationary or mobile equine veterinary practice right for you?"

This is a question in "BizQuiz: Is stationary or mobile equine veterinary practice right for you?"

Gainesville, Fla. -- Veterinarians at the University of Florida say they can perform surgical removal of heartworms in severe cases.

Lakewood, Colo. -- The American Animal Hospital Assocation (AAHA) has acquired the assets of My Veterinary Career (MVC) in an effort to lower a reported 30 percent rate of turnover in the veterinary profession.

Correct answer for Image Quiz: Dermatology-The case of the blind Akita

Researchers drill past the "old age" reason for euthanasia to uncover the truth about geriatric horses.

Washington -- Veterinarian Marguerite Pappaioanou resigned as executive director of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) effective Oct. 31.

What myth lies behind the naming of Pandora syndrome? Find out here.

Rockville, Md. -- Thousands of bags of soy flour, which is used to make human and animal food products, are being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The editors of dvm360.com have announced that the fourth digital issue is now available for download inside the dvm360 iPad app. The first and only veterinary digital publication designed specifically for the iPad, the dvm360 app offers you everything you need to succeed in veterinary practice right on your iPad.

Philadelphia -- Ralph Brinster, the Richard King Mellon professor of reproductive physiology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has become the first veterinarian to win the National Medal of Science.

Olympia, Wash. -- Washington state lawmakers launched a new comprehensive prescription reporting program for most controlled substances last month.