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It started with one simple, undocumented question: "Are complaints against veterinarians on the rise nationally?"

Veterinarian-approved MURICINâ„¢ Ointment was launched by Dechra Veterinary Products to treat canine bacterial skin infections, including superficial pyroderma.

Sometimes the animals in a veterinary clinic are just plain funny. You never know what they might do next. But that's a good thing. It adds a bit of adventure and fun to our lives, and is part of the reason we veterinarians have the best job in the world.

Live foals throughout North America so far in 2007, as reported to the Jockey Club, are running slightly behind last year's pace, but the organization says that, with additional reports in the next few months, its previously announced projection of 37,500 registered live foals in 2007 is likely to be on target.

Schaumburg, Ill. - 9/27/07 - A New Zealand veterinary institution has gained full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association accreditation arm, the Council on Education.

Denver, Colo. - 9/26/07 - Animal owners can now get their pet insurance questions answered by an industry expert by logging onto the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) Web site.

DeKalb, Ill. - 9/24/07 - The nation's last horse slaughter plant will again shut down after a court ruled against their appeal to a state law banning the practice.

Portland, Ore. - 9/23/07 - John Payne is the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Banfield, The Pet Hospital?, succeeding veterinary pioneer, Scott Campbell, DVM, who retired as CEO in early July 2007.

Washington - 9/22/07 - The United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced his resignation earlier this week--after almost three years in office--through the following letter.

Washington - 9/22/07 - United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced his resignation earlier this week and is expected to soon announce plans of running for a Senate seat.

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Leesburg, Va. - 9/21/07 - Dr. Jennifer G. Barrett joined Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center as an assistant professor of equine surgery.

Kansas City, Mo. - 9/19/07 - The Center for Biological Safety and Security has been launched by Midwest Research Institute (MRI), a government and industry research and laboratory consulting service.

Washington - 9/18/07 - Rebecca Bech has been named deputy administrator for biotechnology services (BRS) in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

Washington - 9/17/07 - Cattle trade with Canada will be expanded by the end of the year, announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Kansas City - 09/16/2007- More than 6,318 attendees filed into CVC Central yesterday. According to Peggy Shandy Lane, CVC's conference director, more walk-in registrations will likely boost attendance figures over the next two days.

Schaumburg, Ill. - 9/15/07 - Recent reports and studies linking microchip identification implants, commonly used in dogs and cats, to cancer in dogs and laboratory animals need to be researched further, says the American Veterinary Medical Association in a statement released this week.

Schaumburg, Ill. - 9/14/07 - Multiple brands of jerky treats manufactured in China have been making pets sick, reports the American Veterinary Medical Association. No deaths have been reported, but symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy.

Orlando, Fla. - 9/13/07 - More than 3,000 equine practitioners, veterinary students, technicians and horse owners are expected to attend the 53rd annual convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Dec. 1-5 at Orlando's Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.

A recent article in Chest studied factors involved in the development of asthma in children. Listen to the study's findings about the influence of early antibiotic use and dogs.

Bowling Green, Ky. - 9/11/07 - The United States is not keeping pace with other developed countries regarding animal traceability systems for disease control purposes.

Atlanta - 9/7/07 - The first-ever World Rabies Day - an international effort to raise awareness about the risks of rabies - kicks off tomorrow, Sept. 8. The event aims to heighten understanding of the impact of human and animal rabies, while encouraging prevention to help avoid more than 55,000 rabies-related deaths that are estimated to occur each year.

Find out more about National Pet Wellness Month here.

Portland - 9/5/2007 - More than 140 leaders, representing many of the diverse disciplines in the veterinary market, hope to address the perceived and growing shortage of veterinarians in the United States.

Schaumburg, Ill. - 9/4/07 - "Being a Pet is Risky Business" campaign, sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association, aims to raise awareness about common pet disease risks and how to protect against them.

Portland, Ore. - Long-time industry executive John Payne became the new president of the 635-hospital corporate practice, while founder Dr. Scott Campbell remains as chairman of the company.

We have always had trouble positioning dental film, so I invented this holder.

Attaching a bell to an epileptic pet's collar helps the owners notice when their pet is having a seizure.

When euthanizing a pet with its owners present, consider using the lateral saphenous vein rather than the cephalic vein.

Save empty plastic vaccine flats for use as disposable urine catchers.