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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.

Recently, I had the opportunity to enjoy several thousand miles of our federal interstate highway system. So, I figured it would be a great time to try a fun experiment.

Tallahassee - A bill that would have required sterilization of all cats and dogs by the age of 4 months of age was substantially changed by the Florida House Agriculture and natural Resources Policy Committee.

National Report - While the telephone may be the most preferred method of communicating with clients, veterinarians recognize the benefits of e-mail and social networking.

Hook them while they are young, and they be loyal.

When a pet arrives that is obviously having labored and difficulty breathing, an immediate course of treatment is to provide supplemental oxygen at high concentrations.

Washington - A federal rule requiring businesses, including veterinary practices, to have a written program to spot identification theft takes effect this month.

For nearly 20 years, equine dentistry has been considered a veterinary act in Oklahoma.

National Report -- The pleading of agriculture groups against using the term "swine flu" for the new multi-species strain of swine influenza got results. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced they would now refer to the pandemic-causing virus as influenza A/H1N1.

To keep blood sample vials from rolling off the counter, I built attractive wooden lab racks for each exam room.

With small-animal practitioners deferring payments and large-animal veterinarians billing their clients, there is no doubt that the "Red Flags" provision of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act, which became effective May 1, applies to the veterinary profession.

Lakewood, Colo. - Veterinarians play as much a role in improving poor compliance as pet owners, according to a new study slated for release in July.

Veterinary oncologists are making strides in research, diagnostics and treatment choices.

I commonly place transcutaneous stay sutures in critically ill patients to secure nasoesophageal tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, or urinary catheters.