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California -- In attempt to get their ordinances approved before a new state law takes affect that will prevent cities from passing legislation that will interfere with state-regulated professions like veterinary medicine, at least five cities have passed or are about to pass laws banning cat declawing.

Phoenix, Ariz. -- PetSmart is expanding its voluntary recall of beef hoof products manufactured by Pet Carousel in Sanger, Calif.

Roseburg, Ore. -- Three more cases of H1N1 infection in pet ferrets has been detected.

At CVC San Diego, we caught up with immunologist Dr. Craig Datz to talk about the significance of the first documented case of H1N1 in a cat. Here's what he said.

The question is, did the rest of our staff have H1N1 also, and if so, why was I the only one hit hard?

London, England -- A British veterinarian has developed a realistic model of a cow's backside that students can use for practice in detecting pregnancies and infections.

Geneva, Switzerland -- Concerned by the potential of the H1N1 pandemic virus to become more virulent as the pool of viral genes circulates among a number of hosts, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for close monitoring and proper management of animals that exhibit symptoms of respiratory infections.

In this edition, live from CVC San Diego, an immunologist comments the H1N1 case in a cat, a tip for getting home on time, and a discussion of student debt and the economies of practice.

Dr. Michael Andrews participated in the DVM Newsmakers Summit at CVC in San Diego, and afterward shared these insights into the financial realities veterinarians face.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association has made new information available on its Web site for veterinarians and pet owners who have questions about H1N1 influenza in light of recent detection of the virus in an Iowa cat.

Fort Collins, Colo. -- A 15-member veterinary surgical team at Colorado State University (CSU) recently fit two artificial limbs on yearling calf.

Washington -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recalled 11,500 pounds of various meat and poultry products produced by a California company after they were distributed without having been inspected by federal authorities.

National Report -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded a voluntary recall initiated by PetSmart on Pet Carousel products Nov. 6.

The genetic sequence of the domestic horse has been completed.

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New York, N.Y. -- WebMD extends its reach from human medicine to animal medicine with its new Healthy Pets site.

Phoenix, Ariz. -- PetSmart is voluntarily recalling two Dentley's Beef Hoof products, manufactured by Pet Carousel Inc. in Sanger, Calif., due to possible salmonella contamination, according to the FDA.

Washington -- Tufts University and the University of Minnesota received a five-year grant for up to $185 million to improve synergies among veterinarians, doctors and public health officials in responding to emerging infectious diseases.

Madison, Wis. -- The Wisconsin State Assembly voted unanimously to send a new bill to the state Senate that would provide another pathway to licensure for veterinarians who study at foreign veterinary schools.

Livestock housing standards in Ohio now will be set by a Livestock Care Standards Board.

The first documented case of H1N1 flu in a cat was confirmed Nov. 4.

Columbus, Ohio -- Ohio voters today will decide whether or not a state board is needed to regulate livestock housing.

National Report -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert on the possible variation in the amounts of crystalline zinc insulin contained in the formulation of Vetsulin.

Richmond, Va. -- Veterinarian-turned-politician Jim Shuler (D-Va.) is up for re-election today, and his opponent is a college student from his former alma mater.

National Report -- New suppliers of random-source cats and dogs for medical research are needed to replace Class B dealers, according to a report from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).

National Report -- A new federal rule aimed at preventing identity theft has been postponed for a third time.

Anderson, Ind. -- Kentucky Department of Agriculture officials lifted a ban that prevented horses from Indiana?s Hoosier Park from entering Kentucky racetrack barn areas and training facilities.

Epidemiology is the study of health related states within a specified population.

Every year I get numerous calls about Johne's disease and bovine leukosis.

Test your knowledge of equine parasites with this quiz. If you're stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided.