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Minneapolis - The business of veterinary medicine operates like a cartel, misusing its regulatory power to strangle competition.

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National Report - Described by insiders as "encyclopedic," AAFP's vaccine guidelines boil down to one ingredient: inoculation should be individualized, based on the patient's needs and risk-to-benefit ratio.

Austin, Texas - After two months of fundraising, the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation (TVMF) raised more than $32,000 for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

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Exclusively Equine introduces the "Breeder's Guide to Mare, Foal and Stallion Care" for horse breeders.

I read Brian Conrad's article, "Are You Chasing Off Clients?" (July/August 2006), and he makes some valid points. In the same breath though, you must set limits or clients will run over you as long as you let them.

Securos introduces OrthoFiber No. 5 with a surgical Crimp Clamp.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has spent millions of dollars to review and whittle down the list of 29 original parties interested in hosting its $450 million National Bio-and Agro-defense Facility (NBAF). Last month, the agency's team of experts narrowed that list to 14 potential sites based on four criteria: acquisition/construction/operations, research capabilities, workforce and community acceptance. The following is a list of candidates that have advanced to the next phase of DHS's site planning process. DHS expects to name the final NBAF site in early 2008.

Considered a high-risk factor for compassion fatigue, euthanasia takes an emotional toll on the entire hospital staff, an expert says.

Agri-Pro introduces a new line of cleaning products.

Veterinary Medicine's October 2006 redesign

The Wild West Veterinary Conference (WWVC) is slated for Oct. 11-15 at the Reno Hilton.

Gainsville, Fla. - Glen F. Hoffsis, DVM, was named dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida (UF).

Washington - Plum Island Animal Disease Center will not host the proposed $450 million, 400-employee National Bio- and Agro-defense Facility (NBAF), government officials announced last month.

OK, let's say you've been reading all our earnest articles about personnel management, and you've decided our recommendations boil down to this: Let your team suck every bit of energy from your body and then relish in the final freedom as your dusty molecules fly to the ends of the earth on the hot wind. That's not what we mean. Really.

The Henry Schein Veterinary Division announces Protege Ultrasonic Scaler Inserts, LED (light-emitting diode) technology.

The Zoological Education Network announces the release of a DVD for managing captive birds.

Topeka, Kan. - The Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners (KBVE) now boasts the power to take action against unlicensed practitioners of veterinary medicine.

Henry Schein's Veterinary Division introduces Vetgate USA to help practitioners better promote their services, increase compliance and improve communication with clients.

Greensboro, N.C. - Novartis introduces Monocryl Plus Antibacterial (poliglecaprone 25) Monofilament Suture for high-risk patients or surgical procedures where the presence of bacteria is a concern.

The new owner changed my duties, and I don't like my job anymore. What can I do?

ImproMed introduces the Infinity Corporate Edition.

Securos introduces a compression plate that allows the surgeon to use locking screws, compression screws or both at any location.

National Report - Veterinary medicine is more specialized today than it was just a few years ago. Not only are general practitioners offering significantly more diagnostic, dentistry, imaging and surgery services in-house, they say they are referring more patients to specialists, too.

About 780 veterinarians are deployed or working in 90 countries to support combat and stationed troops. They service hundreds of working dogs and an array of mountain mules in addition to their food-safety responsibilities, research and development. They've been doing so for nine decades.

AgriLabs announces the United States Food and Drug Administration approval of FluNix-D (flunixin meglumine) for use in lactating dairy cows.

Animal Care Technologies introduces VSurv, a fully automated, Web-based client survey tool that allows veterinarians to electronically obtain feedback from clients.