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Presutures for skin stretching: Step 2
After the first suture bite, place the second suture bite on the opposite side of the wound.
Presutures for skin stretching: Step 6A (large photo)
Finally, remove the lesion or débride the wound, and close the wound by using simple interrupted sutures.
Presutures for skin stretching: Step 3B (large photo)
The tension placed on each suture depends on the surgeon?s experience and clinical judgment.
Thrust into the public eye
A veterinarian's testimony featured in the documentary "Death on a Factory Farm" has resulted in hate mail and threats, with some complaints hailing from fellow veterinarians.
FDA to dole out $750,000 in minor-use grants
Bethesda, Md. -- FDA unveiled a grant program, totaling $750,000, to spur development of new animal drugs intended for minor species or minor uses in major species.
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Income disparity apparent with feline sterilizations
A new study examines household income related to feline neutering.
Rocky Mountain research lab nets $36.4 million
Fort Collins, Colo. -- The Rocky Mountain Regional Center of Excellence was awarded $36.4 million to continue researching vaccines, tests and treatments for some of the world's most plaguing infectious diseases.
Science Friday goes to the dogs
Listen to National Public Radio's Science Friday show dedicated to dogs, featuring Stanley Coren, author of "The Modern Dog"; North Carolina State University genomics professor Matthew Breen; and the developer of a doggy cell phone.
Osburn tapped for Banfield's board of directors
Portland -- Dr. Bennie Osburn, dean of UC-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine was named to Banfield, The Pet Hospital's board of directors.
"Bloodless" bullfight in L.A. has many seeing red
Organizers of the bullfight that took place in a Portuguese community in Los Angeles on Saturday say the animals were unharmed, but others believe the fight was illegal and cruel.
Texas VMA takes stand against breeder bill
Legislation targeting breeders is becoming quite common. But state veterinary medical associations usually don't get involved.
Dairy producers get new tool to reduce lameness
A new software program has been developed that will help dairy farmers troubleshoot and reduce lameness in their herds.
Fla. Mandatory sterilization bill cut from consideration
Tallahassee, Fla. -- A bill that started as a mandatory spay/neuter proposal and was altered into a sterilization fundraising program has been dropped altogether by Florida lawmakers.
Vermont to require antifreeze additive
Montpelier, Vt. -- Vermont lawmakers have approved a bill that aims to protect animals and children from ingesting antifreeze.
Vetoquinol USA opens new headquarters in Texas
Fort Worth, Texas -- Vetoquinol USA opened a new U.S. headquarters building in Fort Worth, relocating from Buena, N.J.
ARS creates new way to isolate bacteria causing plague
Wyndmoor, Pa. -- Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have discovered a way to use antibody-coated immunomagnetic beads (IMBs) to detect the bacteria that causes plague.
State board exams: Now there's an app for that too
Raleigh, N.C. -- Getting ready for the veterinary state boards? Well, there is an app for that too.
Virginia Tech to offer advanced imaging to area vets
Blacksburg, Va. -- The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine is offering a new outpatient advanced imaging service for surrounding small-animal veterinary practices starting in June.
Researchers target insect vaccines to halt spread of infectious diseases
Fort Collins, Colo. -- Colorado State University nailed a $100,000 grant to develop a vaccine system for sand flies to prevent the spread of infectious diseases like leishmaniasis.
Beef recalled due to possible E.coli contamination
Washington -- An investigation spurred by illness in Ohio and continued by the USDA has resulted in the recall of nearly 96,000 pounds of beef.
Cat food recall
Nutro Products has voluntarily recalled Natural Choice and MAX dry cat foods because the company discovered incorrect zinc and potassium levels.
Dog bite study unleashed
Chihuahuas are the breed most likely to bite the veterinarian.
Nutro recalls dry cat food
Nutro Products Inc. is voluntarily recalling some of its dry cats foods due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium.
The importance of taking precautions
A study has found that veterinarians are at a higher risk for zoonotic infections from their patients than they may think.
Wash. law gives new freedoms to technicians
Olympia, Wash. -- "Registered veterinary medication clerks" will be able to administer controlled substances without the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian, according to a new law passed in Washington.
Are Komodo dragons venomous?
A new study has found that the killing power of a Komodo dragon's bite may be due to a venom that lowers blood pressure and stops blood from clotting, but some biologists are skeptical.
Okla. reduces penalty for lay equine dentistry
A law passed last fall that made it a felony for a non-veterinarian to practice equine dentistry has essentially been overturned.
Dr. Anna Elizabeth Worth, AAHA past president, dies
Lakewood, Colo. -- Dr. Anna Elizabeth Worth, VMD, past president of AAHA, died May 16 after a long battle with cancer.
