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Sandy Brown, a physical therapist, demonstrates how she uses an underwater treadmill to help canine patients.

Perry, Iowa -- Stopping swine abuse starts with a strong policy statement and veterinarians, according to the AASV Pig Welfare Committee.

Sandy Brown, a physical therapist, demonstrates how she uses an underwater treadmill to help canine patients.

The 105th U.S. Open polo tournament turned tragic when 21 horses died suddenly of a suspected poisoning.

Veterinarians examining the remains of some of the 21 polo horses that died Sunday have found traces of hemorrhaging.

Participate in an inspired experiment by trying to determine which scientific article is being interpreted by which set of dancers as part of the 2009 AAAS/Science Dance Your Ph.D. Contest.

Wellington, Fla. -- Necropsies were being conducted today to determine what caused the deaths of 21 polo horses that collapsed Sunday at the 105th U.S. Open polo tournament.

Urine specific gravity (USG) and urine osmolality (UOsm) typically have a linear relationship; as USG rises, so does UOsm. However, some high-molecular-weight molecules such as albumin and iohexol have been shown to increase USG measurements in comparison to UOsm, thus altering the measurement relationship and possibly leading to an overestimation of urine concentration.

Columbia, Mo. -- Researchers at the University of Missouri are studying a tick-borne disease that kills housecats within three to five days after the onset of illness.

Was it an ingested toxin that caused the deaths of 21 polo horses at the 105th U.S. Open polo tournament Sunday?

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Overland Park, Kan. -- The Association for Women Veterinarians Foundation (AWVF) awarded $1,500 scholarships to seven veterinary students selected from a pool of about 100 applicants.

Auburn, Ala. -- Dr. Douglas Allen is the new director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine.

Urbana, Ill. -- An overhaul of the veterinary curriculum at the University of Illinois will be unveiled to the university's Board Trustees in May.

Only dogs and cats will be welcome aboard the first pets-only airline, Pet Airways, which plans to fly pets to and from Denver, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.

East Lansing, Mich. -- A researcher with Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Human Medicine has developed a working vaccine for enterotoxigenic E. coli, which is responsible for 60 percent to 70 percent of all E. coli diarrheal disease.

Washington -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is ordering the manufacturers of 67 pesticide chemicals to test whether their chemicals disrupt the endocrine systems in animals and humans.

Gainesville, Fla. -- Three students at the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine received financial awards from Gulfstream Park to support their studies in equine medicine.

New York -- The National Thoroughbred Racing Association's (NTRA) Safety and Integrity Alliance, a group formed last year to implement improved safety and medication standards in horse racing, received a $50,000 contribution from Pfizer Animal Health.

Because of increased societal concern, animal welfare issues are affecting all areas of the veterinary profession, including small-animal practice, food-animal practice, and education.

Columbus, Ohio -- The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is targeting Ohio's farming practices in an effort to change housing requirements for farm animals.

Sacramento -- A tax deduction for the cost of adopting a pet from a rescue organization is being considered by California lawmakers, but already has been trimmed from its original version.

Take a break and learn a little about presidents and their dogs by playing this concentration-based game from the Associated Press.

Georgia -- Many veterinarians across Georgia will donate 10 percent of their receipts May 5 as part of the "Paws to Help" campaign, organized by the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association foundation.

Fort Worth, Texas -- Virbac and Greer Laboratories inked a new alliance yesterday to offer DVMs a comprehensive approach to handling dermatological cases.

Columbus, Ohio -- Ohio is the latest state to take on so-called "puppy mills." Legislation was introduced last week that would establish stringent guidelines for those operating breeding kennels in the state.

A Portuguese water dog the Obama's have named Bo will likely be officially introduced to the nation today.

The Obama family welcomed "Bo," a 6-month-old Portuguese Water Dog over Easter weekend.

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The AVMA's Council on Education has once again granted full accreditation to Tuskegee University's veterinary college, which is part of College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health.