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Northampton, Mass. - 3/29/08 - Fleeced by a payroll scam, a Haydenville veterinary clinic had more than $90,000 stolen by its former bookkeeper.

Tucson, Ariz. - 3/28/08 - After following a suggestion from her veterinarian, a woman's tip to local authorities led to the discovery of almost 900 animals in a triple-wide mobile home.

Boston - 3/27/08 - Health officials in Massachusetts and New Hampshire already are preparing to go on the attack this summer against mosquitoes that cause Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus, because of several localized cases in both states during the last three years.

The next morning started as all those before it, with my cell phone ringing to inform me it was time to get out of bed. The unwelcome sound is the single part of my day that I never look forward to, even if it could be signaling that this is the day my husband and I will become homeowners.

Washington - 3/25/08 - Five veterinarians are weighing in on what legal experts consider one of the biggest capital punishment cases to face the U.S. Supreme Court in a generation.

The new list of houses for sale arrived in my inbox sometime over the weekend. I perused the list with little interest, focusing instead on the house for which we already had a bid entered. My husband, however, saw something in one of the listings that sparked his interest.

Columbia Heights, Minn. - 3/24/08 - Charges are pending against a Minnesota veterinary technician suspected of trying to fill bogus veterinary prescriptions for pain killers, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Lexington, Ky. - 3/22/08 - The Thoroughbred racing industry will look for ways to attract and retain more regulatory veterinarians, improve track surfaces to reduce injuries and develop a research and development plan for drug testing.

Baton Rouge, La. - 3/21/08 - The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), with the help of a Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) grant, has launched a community-based companion-animal health program that will use local shelters to help train students.

Washington - 3/20/07 - The nation's largest Internet pet pharmacy reports no debt, no legal woes and stock selling at $12.47 a share at press time.

Sacramento, Calif. - 319/08 - The 2008 National Conference on Animals in Disaster, sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), will be held in Sacramento, Calif. June 2-6.

New York - DVM Newsmagazine captured two Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards for its state-board series and comprehensive coverage of last year's pet-food recall. The Neal Awards are considered the Pulitzer Prize for business-to-business journalism.

Middletown, Conn. - 3/18/08 - The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) has created a jobs and recruiting section on the group's Web site.

Schaumburg, Ill. - 3/17/08 - The passing of two state bills in recent weeks has made dog fighting a felony in all 50 states.

National Report - Veterinary practitioners must learn to adapt to current trends and changes that are reshaping American society if they expect to remain successful, a leading practice consultant warns. "How will the future be different? It will be limited only by your imagination and desire," says Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM. "But one thing's for sure: To paraphrase a quote from Will Rogers, you'll get run over if you just sit there."

Bismarck, N.D. - 3/11/08 - New NAVLE self-assessments are available, developed with help from the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME).

Richmond, Va. - 3/11/08 - Reported cases of animal rabies in the state have spiked to their highest number since 1982, according to Virginia health officials.

Denver, Colo. - 3/7/08 - The Morris Animal Foundation will sponsor a live animal pain management Web cast for veterinarians on Thursday, March 13.

A step-by-step guide to cleaning up chemotherapy agents.

OSHA and Centers for Disease Control links to documents and safety rules.

College Station, Texas - 3/6/08 - Two equine veterinarians, one in academia and one in private practice, were inducted into the International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame, recognizing their contributions to the advancement of equine foot care.

03/04/2008 - When a couple thinks about marriage, certain topics usually come up before they commit their lives to one another. When will we have children? When will we buy a home? How will we deal with finances?

Portland, Ore. - 3/5/08 - Oregon practitioners are subject new requirements designed to protect consumers from identification theft.

Indianapolis - 3/4/08 - Indiana Lawmakers are moving to modernize the state's Veterinary Practice Act by amending language not touched in at least 30 years.

Being away for nearly two weeks attending continuing education does two things: The first few days back to the hospital on a normal working schedule make me very tired!

Washington - 3/3/08 - A United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspector and supervisor were suspended without pay after a facility's overlooking of multiple federal rules resulted in the largest beef recall in U.S. history

Most domestic birds cannot see well in the dark.

Veterinary Pet Insurance recently analyzed medical claims submitted in 2007 to find the most expensive insured conditions commonly suffered by dogs and cats.

When an owner administers subcutaneous fluids at home, he offers the cat catnip at the same time.

Pipe insulation works great for soft-padded bandages and splints.