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Annapolis, Md. - Anyone with more than 15 unspayed female dogs over the age of 6 months will be required to obtain a Maryland kennel license beginning Oct. 1.

Austin - The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will no longer accept licensure applications through any reciprocal licensing agreements or by endorsement.

Renewed attention is being paid to older treatment options, especially for antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

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Denver - New state rules in Colorado place veterinary students under the direct supervision of licensed veterinarians.

An influx of new DVMs to satisfy a perceived workforce shortage could pose serious long-term economic problems, veterinary officials say.

Acute toxicosis with this antineoplastic drug can result in life-threatening signs.

Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K. - moisture-enhanced feline diet, coupled with increased activity, may inhibit the rate of weight gain in cats, according to research published in the June issue of the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition.

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St. Louis -- Nestle Purina PetCare is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Purina Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food products.

This effective, minimally invasive outpatient procedure can offer immediate relief of stranguria.

The tie back remains the most common surgical method for correction.

Carson City, Nev. - Pet owners in Nevada may now donate some unused medications to a veterinarian or veterinary facility so that they can be redistributed to animals in need.

Raleigh, N.C. - A herding dog, a hound dog and a terrier have been added to the list of registered breeds by the American Kennel Club.

Lincoln, Neb. - Veterinarians may now apply for a temporary license in Nebraska if they have been licensed in another state with comparable standards.

Mrs. Haywire is dead set against having one of those identification chips inserted in her dog's neck.

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Washington - The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously voted to restore funding to the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN), but the Senate must follow suit if funds are appropriated for the program in the 2012 Department of Agriculture budget.

Washington - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) threw its support to the construction of a new national monument that will recognize the contributions made by military working dogs to our nation's security.

National Report - The welfare of some horses has declined since the United States banned equine slaughter plants, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Veterinarians, physicians and PhDs are forming at the University of California-Davis to conduct basic research, develop clinical applications and conduct clinical trials in regenerative medicine that will yield great benefits in animal and human health.

Mobile, Ala. - Alabama is banning the use of gas chambers for euthanasia at animal shelters starting next year.

Carson City, Nev. - New regulations on dog and cat breeders in Nevada include prohibiting the sale of either animal without a sales contract.

Annapolis, Md. - Maryland veterinarians will now have to submit to physical and/or mental examinations if ordered by the state veterinary board.

Two case examples display how radiography can reveal hidden pathology.

Oklahoma City - Oklahoma lawmakers will now allow district courts to issue injunctions without bond for several state regulators, including the Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

The outcome in this dog was not good, illustrating the necessity of identifying this disorder early.

Sacramento, Calif. - The California Veterinary Medical Board has issued a new rule, spelling out continuing education requirements for veterinary technicians.

A recent government report raises the question: Is the end of U.S. equine slaughter helping horses or simply sheltering Americans from unpleasant realities?