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Las Vegas - Presenters at the inaugural "Summit of the Horse" in January agree that something needs to be done with unwanted horses. But whether that solution includes reopening U.S. horse processing facilities remains to be seen.

Phoenix, Ariz. - Kennel operators will be required to microchip all dogs over the age of 3 months in order to get a kennel permit in Arizona if new legislation is passed.

An 11-year-old spayed female dachshund was referred for evaluation of an acute onset of rear limb paresis.

A slobbering horse can signify anything from mild to serious, even fatal disease.

See why Switzerland is Dr. Miller's favorite place to visit.

A reader tip for storing medication.

Use baby monitors to keep tabs on patients.

This reader tip will keep everyone in step.

How to diagnose and effectively treat GI obstructions.

This green idea will save on your sticky note supply.

Miniature schnauzers with a history of pancreatitis are five times more likely to have elevated serum triglyceride concentrations than the control group.

National Report -- While rescue efforts remain the focus in Japan in the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, numerous veterinary organizations are well aware of the animal impact and remain poised to help.

New Westminster, B.C. - More than a year after his license was revoked by the British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. Hakam Bhullar can practice again, according to a ruling by the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

National Report - The phone rang at 4 a.m. It was unnerving, recalls Dr. Rich Farris. The fire department official on the other end of the line made it even worse.

Augusta, Maine - The Maine Legislature is considering a new bill that would require veterinarians to honor the prescriptions of others.

Port-au-Prince, Haiti - Service trips to India and Mongolia helped Dr. Lee Ann Berglund-Fosdick find her calling in life-traveling and helping others. After six or seven trips to Haiti, Berglund-Fosdick has never been happier.

National Report - New standards triggered by the record-breaking beef recall in 2008 are taking effect this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

Phoenix, Ariz. - If you treat without establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR), Arizona lawmakers may define it as "unprofessional conduct."

National Report - Little was or could be done to control infectious diseases endemic to the Gulf Coast when Hurricane Katrina made landfall in August 2005. In the weeks that followed, well-intentioned individuals came to the aid of an estimated 600,000 animals, scattering them across the country with little to no documentation or veterinary care.

It took almost two years for Florida regulators to clear the name of a veterinarian wrongly accused of issuing bogus health certificates to an unscrupulous dog breeder.

Not all gossip is bad. In fact, some can be beneficial both to you and your veterinary practice

Crisp County, Ga. - A three-month marijuana distribution investigation came to a close Feb. 9 when law enforcement officials found 20 marijuana plants in Dr. Ronal Lee Wilkie's Arabi, Ga., clinic, plus another 80 in his home.

I suspect that most veterinarians would consider Mr. Swagger to be a good client.

A pinch of mentorship and a spoonful of reading go a long way in advancing your veterinary career and your practice's success

National Report - They combed through more tha a million tons of hazardous debris with nothing more than a nose to the ground in the days after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, while their human counterparts were outfitted in protective gear.

Veterinarian recalls experiences as an early first-responder to terrorist attack.

Male DVMs out-earning female colleagues; AVMA notes 4 percent increase overall.

Landsdale, Pa. -- Veterinarian David Rapoport sits in a Pennsylvania prison without bail while he awaits a court date to face charges that he murdered his mistress, a veterinary technician, and her unborn child.

Iowa lawmakers are taking aim at individuals who work undercover at farms to gain footage of alleged animal abuse.

North Carolina State University researchers are shedding new light on the ability of commonly used gastric acid suppressors to increase gastric pH in dogs.