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Concerns regarding bacterial resistance to antimicrobials are increasing the awareness of rational use in human and veterinary medicine.

Pharmacogenomics is an emerging field studying how genetic differences within a population can cause differences in pharmacology.

Drug companies cannot supply labeled drug products to treat every condition in every species, and veterinarians often turn to extra-label drug use to fill these unmet therapeutic needs.

Information about veterinary drugs, both new and old, is presented to practitioners on a daily basis. This information is vital to educated and rational use of drugs as clinical conditions change and new situations arise.

ELLIJAY, GA. - A Georgia couple filed a $75,000 civil suit against an Atlanta veterinary surgeon, and are seeking non-economic damages that could set a precedent in pet-injury cases. Pets are considered personal property in most states, including Georgia.

Nashville, Tenn. - Non-livestock animals meant to be euthanized now must be held for three days, and those euthanized with intracardial injections must be heavily sedated, under a new state law.

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - California officials are at an impasse over how much education should be required to take the registered veterinary technician exam.

Washington - President Bush signed the Higher Education Reauthorization Bill into law last month, paving the way for a veterinary grant program that would increase the number of veterinarians in public health practice and research.

The debate over limited licensure has many factors.

Gerald Snyder, VMD, provides an analysis on client visits and the changing times.

Trying to bridge public health with the medical and veterinary communities is no small undertaking.

The New Jersey and the Maine veterinary medical associationa renew pleas for antimicrobial restrictions.

Because of the high humidity in our area, we have a problem with some chewable tablets crumbling once they are dispensed.

Veterinary dental radio-graphy traditionally has been one of the most frustrating aspects of veterinary dentistry.

Veterinarians cast votes on Election 2008's biggest issues.

Everyone with a stake in veterinary medicine is being asked to develop a 40-year education plan.

Okemos, Mich. - Karlene Belyea, executive director of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), was named 2008 Executive of the Year.

HONOLULU - Horses are protected pets under Hawaii's cruelty-to-animals statute.

Vaginitis, by its simplest definition, is inflammation of the vagina. But vaginitis is not a simple condition.

We use a child's camping cot as a gurney for large patients that are nonambulatory.

Reaching out to your community positions your practice as a leader and promotes your services to potential clients. Whether you're looking for marketing ideas or simple ways to help, here's how to maximize your charitable resources.

Read about Erle Glennwood Case's journey from grammar-school teacher to veterinarian.

Adding water to powdered antibiotics doesn't always dissolve all the powder.

washington - A currently nonfunctional federal program aimed at helping veterinarians who work in underserved areas repay their students loans soon may have the funding and rules necessary to go into effect.

The economy tops the issues influencing how veterinarians will vote this year, according to 66 percent of vets polled in an exclusive DVM Newsmagazine survey.

Regulation of animal dietary supplements is in "disarray," according a new report.

Anyone selling veterinary prescription drugs in Fla. soon will need to buy a state permit.

HARRISBURG, PA. - Two bills involving treatment of dogs in commercial kennels passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and were sent to the state Senate.

Lexington, Ky. - A California veterinarian long active in dealing with racehorse medication and drug-testing issues was one of four new members elected to the Jockey Club.

Neither candidate has said much animals on the campaigns trail, but DVMs are watching the race closely.