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Fever ticks continue to spread in Texas despite a quarantine, officials report.

Alberta, Canada -- A $5 million grant has been awarded to a team of veterinary researchers in Canada to uncover the causes of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

A new resource for exotic animal enthusiasts has been launched by the MU College of Veterinary Medicine.

Stillwater, Okla. -- The Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Science's Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital has partnered with a sports flooring company to develop a new flooring type for horses.

National Report -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to know more about organic dairy farming and whether it's as healthy for cows as it is for people.

After escaping a slaughterhouse, Molly the calf briefly ran the streets of New York City and will now live out her life on an organic farm that also serves as an animal rescue.

Davis, Calif. -- States facing budget constraints are increasingly looking at higher education to help close their deficits, and the University of California-Davis is no exception.

National Report -- The latest update on the nationwide outbreak of contagious equine metritis (CEM) that began about five months ago shows 18 stallions in six states and five mares in three states so far confirmed CEM-positive by the USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories.

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A component of soy has been found to inhibit the growth of canine B-cell lymphoma.

Ames, Iowa -- Iowa State University's Hygienic Laboratory is one of the first public health laboratories to conduct confirmatory testing for the H1N1 virus.

Take a virtual stroll through Forbes Traveler's list of the best American zoos, which emphasize more natural environments and habitats.

Plum Island, N.Y. -- The risk of African horse sickness virus (AHSV) and bluetongue virus (BT) entering the United States is considered low, but the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is rewriting the nation's emergency response plans, saying pathways do exist for them to enter the country.

A Canadian hog was found to be infected with the H1N1 virus, but Canadian pork is still reported to be safe.

Cincinnati, Ohio -- A University of Cincinnati researcher thinks he is getting close to developing a canine hearing aid that could hit the market by the end of the year.

The FTC will delay enforcement of the new "Red Flags Rule" until Aug. 1.

As cameras flashed, a veterinarian joined the elite crowd inside the winner's circle at this year's Kentucky Derby.

Form: 5 mouser myths debunked

The first reported case of the current strain of H1N1 influenza virus in swine was confirmed in Alberta, Canada.

More vigilance when it comes to flu in livestock and wildlife is needed to catch and possibly prevent the next animal-derived flu in people.

Raleigh, N.C. -- A molecule found in soy that has proved toxic to a wide variety of human cancer cells is now being studied to determine if it could also inhibit the growth of canine lymphoma cells.

Mine the Bird, against 50:1 odds, had a rough start but maneuvered through the crowd to come out the victor at the 2009 Kentucky Derby.

San Antonio, Texas -- PurinaCare Insurance Services, Inc. is now available in 41 of the 50 states after recently adding California to its roster.

Raleigh, N.C. -- A new brachytherapy facility at North Carolina State Veterinary Teaching Hospital allows horse owners with animals suffering from skin cancer to choose less lengthy, more accurate treatment.

Washington -- The cost of implementing a National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in the cattle sector is $175.9 million annually, which represents 91.5 percent of the total cost of the program, according to a study released by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

Washington -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will hold a series of listening sessions on the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) this month.

Orono, Maine -- A laboratory that will test various racetrack surfaces and possible effect on the safety of horses will begin operation soon, financed by a consortium of racing interests.

Stillwater, Okla. -- Starting this fall, live animals used in Oklahoma State University's veterinary school surgical laboratory will be returned to shelters for adoption instead of being euthanized, officials say.

Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a final guidance document April 30 about the substances prohibited for use in animal feed, relating to its new rule to protect against bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).

Staphylococcus aureus is part of the normal flora of the skin, mucous membranes, urogential tract and alimentary tract of people.