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Albany, N.Y. - Canadian veterinarians and technicians can continue to practice in New York due to an extension on waived citizenship and residency requirements.

Portland, Ore. - The Oregon Legislature banned swine gestation stalls last month, the third state to prohibit the controversial housing practice.

Disease prevention in beef herds is essential if a producer wants to be profitable. Most diseases, once we finally see them, have been smoldering in a herd for months and have been eating potential income. Avoidance is crucial because many common diseases have no treatment.

Neither had taken the time to observe that they were working on the side of the gate with the hinges.

When a team member has an accident, avoid liability claims by starting the paperwork early.

Denver - The Veterinary Student Scholars program encourages careers in veterinary research by offering students the opportunity to be involved in research initiatives and awarding funds based on the progress and impact of project topics, says sponsor Morris Animal Foundation (MAF).

East Lansing, Mich. - Dr. Carla Carleton received the 2007 Outstanding Woman Veterinarian of the Year award from the Association of Women Veterinarians Foundation.

Washington - National Veterinary Medical Services Act (NVMSA) funds are being offered to veterinarians who take jobs with the government's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

Pain in the horse is designated as acute or chronic. Acute, or recently developing, pain is associated with a reluctance to be handled, restlessness, inappetance (yet the horse may play in its water bucket), anxiousness, increased respiratory rate, sweating, pawing and muscle tremors.

Brea, Calif. - Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) named Carol McConnell, DVM, MBA, vice president of underwriting and chief veterinary medical officer.

Schaumburg, Ill. - He was the media's go-to guy during the mad-cow outbreak of 2003, starred in half a dozen Senate committee hearings and enjoyed regular contact with senior White House executives.

Overland Park, Kan. - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Fort Dodge's ProMerisâ„¢ for dogs, a low-volume, topical spot-on to control flea and tick infestations and prevent re-infestations on dogs and puppies 8 weeks and older.

To organize endotracheal tubes, use adhesive cable clips (or clamps), which are available at most general stores.

Holly Springs, N.C. - Caretaker to bomb-sniffing dogs in Iraq, Army Capt. Michael S. Fielder, DVM, died last month after serving nearly a year in Iraq.

Washington - Cindy Smith is the new administrator of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), succeeding Dr. Ron DeHaven, who held the position since 2004.

Even though the veterinary industry is now heavily female-dominated, there is still a [wage] gap.

After graduating from veterinary school, I spent a year doing relief work in Arizona. When I reported to my first job?a two-week hitch for a solo small-animal practitioner?the doctor came hurrying out of his home, which was connected to his clinic. He had his wife with him and some suitcases, and he handed me the key.

Stillwater, Okla. - The National Institute for Microbial Forensics and Food and Agricultural Biosecurity opened at Oklahoma State University, providing crime-scene investigation with an agricultural focus.

New York - New York's largest animal-care, education and research facility named Bonia Voiland, MS, MBA, as its director.

Owner convenience has taken preference historically over tight glycemic control.

Washington - Dr. Marguet Pappaioanou is the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges' (AAVMC) new executive director.

Little research has been done demonstrating the pharmacokinetics of drugs commonly administered to puppies and kittens or defining the safe and effective doses of these drugs. When considering giving a particular drug, you must think about pediatric physiology and the absorption, metabolism, and excretion of the chosen drug.

It took three of us to help Mr. Hamerswing bring his cats in from the car. That's because Porky and Jumbo were riding in their brand-new, homemade cat carrier.

Having helped develop postgraduate programs at the Animal Medical Center, Dr. Kay urges veterinary students to take advantage of such educational opportunities as much as possible. "You will gain and grow in skill, confidence, and knowledge faster than at any other time in your career."

This is the second in a series of articles introducing the toxic plants most likely to poison horses in North America.

Portland, Ore. - Oregon law now limits noncompete covenants to two years, requires immediate notification upon hire and forces owners to pay employees thousands of dollars to enforce such agreements.

Washington - Ross University and other offshore veterinary programs now can petition for affiliate membership with the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).

Dayton, Ohio - An Ohio veterinarian filed a $2 million civil action against her former father-in-law, claiming a 911 call he made that led to her and her ex-husband's arrests last year on domestic-violence charges defamed her, derailed her run for political office and hurt her veterinary practice.