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Ohio wants to keep the breed from being labeled as inherently vicious.

June is the American Humane Association's Adopt-a-Cat Month, and your local shelters may be joining in on the promotion.

As more governments look to enforce mandatory sterilization, the AVMA is standing firm in its opposition to the programs.

There are new reasons to exercise care during initial examinations.

Wellington, Fla. - The death of 21 polo horses just prior to the start of the U.S. Open Polo match in April continues to unleash a flurry of questions without answers.

An easy way to dry and store endotracheal tubes is by using lace card spools.

AVMA members will not pay higher dues next year, the Executive Board decided.

It was during a visit to my friend Arnie's hospital that I learned of a fascinating new hobby that, strangely enough, is available only to veterinarians.

Washington -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will host additional listening sessions regarding the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in California, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina and South Dakota.

Is it legal to break up packages?

Current risk in U.S. is low, but pathways are present, expert says.

Investigators may never confirm the source of H1N1, but the outbreak lead to more research dollars.

An 18-month-old 8.1-lb (3.7-kg) intact female toy poodle was presented for evaluation of inappetence and lethargy of 48 hours' duration.

National Report - To better coordinate animal-rescue efforts during times of disaster, a decade-old "statement of understanding" between the AVMA, AVMF and the American Red Cross is now formalized.

Polyuria and polydipsia have many causes in dogs.

Veterinarian's horse beats 50-1 odds to win this year's Kentucky Derby - then nearly repeats the performance at the Preakness.

Washington - The Red Flags Rule will not go into effect until Aug. 1 to give creditors and financial institutions more time to develop and implement written identify-theft prevention programs.

National Report - New Senior Care Guidelines, just released by the American Association of Feline Practitioners, address complex disease management, pre-emptive testing, nutrition and a host of other areas to help practitioners when treating senior care.

This chronic disease involving plaque formation on the cornea is a hypersensitivity reaction to an unknown stimulus.

It is with great feeling that I pen memories about Dr. Janis Audin. To sum up all of her many wonderful attributes in two words: She cared.

What are your top 3 practice goals?

Blacksburg, Va. - The sights and sounds of heavy construction equipment will become part of campus life at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine as early as this fall.

Schaumburg, Ill. - JAVMA Editor-in-Chief Janis H. Audin died April 22 following a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

It's been difficult to hear persistent reports about unwanted or abandoned horses in recent months. But here's the good news: You can help save unwanted horses. And in some cases, finding ways to help the animals you love can even lead to increased client confidence and trust.

As new veterinary graduates prepare to enter the work force this month, they are finding that jobs are not as plentiful as they had hoped.

Denver -- Sixty-five veterinary students will be able to participate in research projects in 2009, thanks to grants from the Morris Animal Foundation.

Fort Collins, Colo. -- Dr. Michael Lappin, of Colorado State's veterinary college, won the first-ever Winn Feline Foundation's Excellence in Feline Research Award.

Davis, Calif. -- The California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System, which is managed by the University of California-Davis, will close on July 19 as a result of state funding cuts.

Blacksburg, Va. -- Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is eliminating a handful of positions as a result of economic woes.

Feline senior care guidelines from AAFP stress the need for good nutrition and a healthy body.