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Lexington, Ky. - For the last five years, Dr. William A. Rood, co-founder and director of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, has been doing some proselytizing - seeking to convert as many young veterinary students as he can to the practice of equine medicine.

Rockville, MD. - 10/1/07 - The Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA-CVM) wants nominations for voting members to serve on the agency's Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee (VMAC).

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Dr. Edward C. Feldman lectured at the 2007 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum in Seattle on "Medical Management of Canine Hyperadrenocorticism: A Comparison of Trilostane to Mitotane." Here are some relevant points:

This article focuses on the therapeutic management of canine aflatoxicosis, drawing from treatments used in other cases of hepatotoxicosis or hepatic failure.

To effectively satisfy the rising demand for better preventive healthcare programs and veterinary services for shelter animals, veterinarians must understand the mission and goal of animal shelters and the resources available to them.

On a hot Sunday morning in July, J.C. Burcham, DVM, and a colleague neuter 79 cats at a local animal welfare organization. Dr. Burcham, who practices in a large veterinary hospital in Olathe, Kan., knows firsthand about relinquishment and euthanasia.

Worcester, Mass. - In 1992, I graduated from veterinary school and began job hunting. I searched through journal ads and mailed out resumes. When I called one clinic to make sure they had received my resume, the clinic owner picked up the phone. What he said astounded me.

Schaumburg, Ill. - Dr. Christine N. Hoang is the American Veterinary Medical Association's assistant director of the Scientific Activities Division. She fills the seat vacated by Dr. Elizabeth Curry-Galvin, who was promoted to division director last year.

Baton Rouge, La. - The Louisiana State University (LSU) veterinary school seeks dogs with chronic kidney disease to participate in a 12-month clinical study to examine the effects of new treatments.

We recently replaced our paper towel holders and decided to use the old ones as muzzle racks.

Veterinarians have an obligation to protect the health of all animals.

This practitioner, author, speaker, TV star, and comedian says veterinarians need to maintain the public's respect by examining their priorities. "We must stay true to the basis of our profession, which is to relieve suffering. It is a privilege to do what we do, not our right."

National Report - A potential connection between feline hyperthyroidism (FH) and a flame-retardant chemical found in common household products, house dust and some food items may exist, concludes a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study.

Denver, Colo. - Changing viewpoints on addressing companion-animal pain and the benefits of doing so are highlighted in newly created pain-management guidelines - the product of a partnership task force between the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP).

Austin, Texas - Veterinary regulators employ a "monopolistic licensing scheme" to put lay equine dentists out of business. Their anti-competition tactics are unconstitutional, punishing those with skills that "far exceed that of nearly every veterinarian in the state of Texas."

Columbus, Ohio - Ohio veterinarians would do a better job of reporting animal diseases if they had access to an electronic reporting system.

Minneapolis - For 59 years, Dr. Carl Seemann practiced as northern Minnesota's surgical "spine man," a solo generalist who, at age 84, saw three clients a day until Christmas last year.

Seattle - Just over two years ago, Dr. Mark Dedomenico, MD, a renowned cardiovascular surgeon with a passion for developing elite equine athletes, opened one of the nation's most luxurious and state-of-the-art equine training and rehabilitation facilities.

Montgomery, Ala. - The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association announced the opening of three shelters equipped to house pets in the event of a disaster.

National Report - When a medical case goes bad, consumers are more likely to complain to state boards than in years past, veterinarians report.

The illegal sport of dog fighting has yet another dark side - one that a Mississippi veterinarian knows all too well.

Strange noises were coming from my examination room.

Fort Collins, Colo. - Colorado State University (CSU) announced it will build its second supercluster, this one for cancer research and treatment, along with NeoTREX, an embedded business enterprise dedicated to speeding the transition of cancer research from the academic world to the global marketplace.

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The AHC says the horse industry has a direct impact of $3.9 billion on the U.S. economy.

With the number of client complaints on the rise, more veterinarians sooner or later will have to answer to their state regulatory boards.

Task force to lobby for approval of two new technician-training schools to boost recruitment

Knoxville, Tenn. - Dr. Michael Blackwell, dean of the University of Tennessee (UT) College of Veterinary Medicine, plans to retire, effective Jan. 1.

When I speak to veterinary students or new graduates, the topic of an eventual practice purchase often comes up.