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The BLM has temporarily halts removal of wild horses in Elko County, Nev.

Veterinary Economics and Firstline bid farewell to former advisory board member.

Stray dogs are attacking Baghdad residents, so officials have taken matters into their own hands. Do you agree with their methods?

Silver Spring, Md. -- The Food and Drug Administration now is accepting applications for a grant program to support the development of new animal drugs intended for minor species or minor uses in major species.

Stillwater, Okla. -- The Oklahoma State University Veterinary Alumni Association has launched a $1 million campaight for veterinary student scholarships as part of the university's Branding Success Campaign.

Knoxville, Tenn. -- UT's W.W. Armistead Veterinary Teaching Hospital will now be known as the UT W.W. Armistead Veterinary Medical Center.

Guide helps communicate therapeutic diet needs to clients.

North Grafton, Mass. -- A new fund will support Tufts' Wildlife Clinic, which treats nearly 2,000 animals per year.

Penn's New Bolton Center receives $37,276 in donations.

Buffalo, N.Y. -- Feline?s Pride has voluntarily recalled its raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, natural chicken formula, because of possible Salmonella contamination.

Rockville, Md. -- Data should drive the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulatory proposal on appropriate antimicrobial uses in food animals, according to recently released statement from two prominent veterinary organizations.

Amarillo, Texas -- More than 80 cases of beef filet pet treats have been recalled for possible Salmonella contamination.

Cincinnati, Ohio -- Recall now includes an expanded list of nutritional supplements sold nationally at various retailers.

OVMA is applauding a deal struck by state leaders that spells out new animal welfare standards.

Washington -- A federal bill that seeks to close "Internet loopholes" with online puppy sales was introduced to the U.S. Senate.

Gainesville, Fla. -- Large-animal veterinarian Dana Zimmel is now interim chief of staff for both the large-animal and small-animal hospitals at the University of Florida College of Veterinary medicine.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- Five veterinary education institutions in the United States and abroad will be visited for review by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (COE) by the end of 2010.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) wants its members to share their thoughts on its animal welfare policies.

49-year-old veterinary student earns DVM after putting her aspirations on hold.

Investigating the changes in composition over the last couple of decades.

A closer look at genetics is offering new insight into disease conditions.

Lakewood, Colo. - Two new guides, one listing standardized diagnostic terms for veterinary medicine and another on canine and feline diabetes management, now are available from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

See how technician Jennifer Jessen gets rid of that lingering tomcat smell.

Computer error led to mistaken early release of South Carolina veterinarian

Littleton, Colo. - With a U.S. unemployment rate that continues to hover around 10 percent, a report by Summit Veterinary Advisors of Littleton, Colo., suggests now is the time for veterinary practices to turn that negative into a positive by reassessing the people and processes in place and making the changes necessary to strengthen their businesses.

U.S. Congressman Kurt Schrader, DVM, shares his thoughts about veterinary medicine, politics, business and animal welfare

References for the Iams Nutrition Insider for the Veterinary Team

A new study has taken the first steps toward looking at alternative forms of oral medications for cats and the perceived ease of administration and patient tolerance.

During ongoing Gulf oil spill, UC-Davis' Oiled Wildlife Care Network lends helping hand in Louisiana

Benign and malignant masses are commonly encountered in the oral cavities of dogs and cats.