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NATIONAL REPORT - Although it has been used as a sweetener in foods since the 1960s, reported xylitol poisoning in dogs is on the rise, with more chewing-gum manufacturers using it in their products.

PORTLAND, ORE. - As many areas face shortages of veterinary assistants and technicians, more state boards are debating how far they can go to extend care.

LEXINGTON, KY. - William Moyer, DVM, professor of sports medicine and head of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, was named 2009 vice president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).

One weary technician takes job satisfaction into her own hands.

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. - The New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA) managed to have veterinarians exempted from being required to obtain National Provider Identification (NPI) numbers.

Physical rehabilitation techniques go a long way toward helping animals after surgery.

AUSTIN, TEXAS - "It's no exaggeration to liken this to a bombing site. That's how bad the destruction is," says Dr. Elbert Hutchins, executive director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA).

OREGON CITY, ORE. - If elected, veterinarian, farmer and small-business owner Kurt Schrader would be uniquely positioned to facilitate legislation key to the veterinary profession, such as increasing the number of veterinarians in rural practice and putting more funding into research.

Officials say better management practices could prevent the spread of equine piroplasmosis (EP).

Not having a First Pet lined up may not hurt Obama's campaign, but getting one could help.

Equine Multinodular Pulmonary Fibrosis was only recently identified but could have a deep past.

Athens, Ala. - An Athens veterinarian is under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service for allegedly counterfeiting $20 bills.

When we've just diagnosed diabetes mellitus in a patient, we shave a small patch of fur in the insulin administration area so the client can see the needle entering the subcutis.

I have heard some people say there is no such thing as a stupid question.

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - He may not have the name recognition of John McCain or Barack Obama, or even Ron Paul for that matter, but he has a belief that America can do better.

During the energy crunch of the late '70s, it was predicted that the planet had a 35-year supply of petroleum left. That was an underestimate, of course, but it did forecast the present inadequate supply of petroleum, its high cost, and the frantic activity to find alternative energy sources.

LEXINGTON, KY. - The Equine Disaster Relief Fund, administered by the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation (AAEPF), is accepting donations to help horses in Texas and Louisiana affected by Hurricane Ike.

The physical exam is among the few commonalities in veterinary medicine.

LEXINGTON, KY. - In another move toward reform in the racing industry, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) is seeking to have a long-term plan to implement uniform health and safety measures for racehorses in place by the time the Breeders' Cup World Champtionships are held Oct. 24-25 at California's Santa Anita racetrack.

A few boss-related problems are best solved by finding a new boss. Here are a few examples.

The convergence of people, animals and the environment could be the most critical risk factor to the spread of infectious disease.

The psychological pressure imposed on veterinarians to do something ... occasionally is overwhelming.

A debate has ensued over California's Prop 2, which would drastically alter animal agriculture.

AUSTIN, TEXAS - As evacuees fleeing Hurricane Ike poured into Austin on the eve of the storm, thieves broke into the offices of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) and made off with a computer and several monitors.

Rockville, Md. - The Food and Drug Administration just made an animal drug database accessible to the public.

Learn more about the zoonotic diseases DVMs can contract.

Fort Collins, Colo. -- A Colorado State University (CSU) veterinary surgeon tests a new prosthetic.

Tallahassee, Fla. -- Of 13 Florida premises still under quarantine this week for equine piroplasmosis, only one farm still has horses that test positive for the disease.

Corvallis, Ore. -- A biomedical researcher with the Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine received a $1 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to study a possible treatment for tuberculosis.

Pullman, Wash. -- Washington State University (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Dr. Warwick Bayly began also serving as WSU provost Sept. 23, when Provost Steven Hoch filed a last-minute personal-leave request after less than two months on the job