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Davis, Calif. -- This week the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine opened its new stem-cell therapy laboratory.

Raleigh, N.C. -- Dr. Warwick Arden, dean of North Carolina State University's veterinary college, was named interim provost of the university. A national search will soon be underway to find his permanent successor.

A Web site from the World Society for the Protection of Animals connects you with local programs so you can volunteer your time to help animals no matter where you vacation.

Iowa City, Iowa -- Veterinarians remain at a higher risk of zoonotic infections than farm workers or other occupational groups that work with animals, according to researchers at the University of Iowa.

After an experimental irradiated diet that caused neurologic problems in cats was stopped, the cats' central nervous systems repaired themselves through remyelination.

State of the Profession Series: DVM Newsmagazine survey explores generational differences.

Roseland, N.J. -- A veterinary program launched four months ago to provide vaccines for unwanted horses through equine rescue and retirement facilities so far has helped more than 1,400 horses nationwide, organizers report.

Colchester, Conn. -- Dr. Jonathan Walker enjoys building computers in his spare time, but would never dream of communicating with clients via e-mail.

Since 1966, the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) has been collecting data on hip joint phenotypes in purebred dogs to attempt to achieve one of their objectives: to lower the incidence of orthopedic and genetic diseases.

Ardmore, Pa. -- He has employed many younger-generation veterinarians and currently has three on staff who have been in practice less than 10 years.

I recently organized our first Helping Hearts Free Veterinary Clinic. Here's how.

Madison, Wis. -- A study of the feline diet has led scientists to discover that a cat's central nervous system has the ability to repair itself.

College Station, Texas -- Researchers are experimenting with a tiny fly to take the sting out of the power of fire ants, which can threaten young calves.

A new study has cemented the fact that obese horses are more likely to die from laminitis.

Denver -- Shelter cats suffer from a wide variety of conditions like upper respiratory disease and ringworm. To address these problems, Morris Animal Foundation's Helping Shelters Help Cats program is funding three new research studies.

Read about a rescued orangutan and dog that have become inseparable, an orangutan who has a record deal, and nine more stories featuring the wonder of animals.

Raleigh, N.C. -- A clinical trial to evaluate new medication for idiopathic epilepsy in dogs is being conducted in several cities nationwide through the end of this year, with veterinary neurology specialists participating.

Brisbane, Australia -- The University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science in Australia has requested, and will be granted, an AVMA Council on Education (COE) consultative site visit.

Raleigh, N.C. -- Researchers from North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of North Carolina's Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have teamed up to pinpoint the cause of and improve treatments for non-Hodgkin lymphoma in canines and humans.

Lexington, Ky. -- The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) this week upheld the five-year suspension of a track veterinarian accused of possessing banned medications, including cobra venom.

In reaction to the EPA's findings of an increase in adverse events associated with spot-on flea and tick products, CAPC says that there is a low risk of such events when veterinarian-dispensed products are used appropriately.

CAPC cites low safety risks for topical spot-on flea and tick products following a recent EPA advisory.

The House of Representatives is considering a bill to ban transporting horses in double-deck trailers.

Pet rats are the source of infection in about 30 Europeans who developed skin lesions caused by cowpox.

Greenfield, Ind. -- Elanco Animal Health signed a deal with Australia-based Starpharma Holding Ltd. this week to collaborate on the development of new animal-health products.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's New Iberia Research Center was cited for violations of the Animal Welfare Act.

A study has found that most animals do things such as seeking just the right treat or getting a "spa" treatment for no other purpose but pleasure.

A new Web resource for ferret health has been developed by Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.

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