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Portland, Ore. - 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.

Atlanta, Ga. - World Rabies Day, originally designated for Sept. 8 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will be extended through several weeks to include global events with the shared goal of raising international awareness, education and disease prevention.

Portland, Ore. - The Oregon Legislature banned swine gestation stalls last month, the third state to prohibit the controversial housing practice.

Duluth, Ga. - Merial turned 10 on Aug. 1.

Disease prevention in beef herds is essential if a producer wants to be profitable. Most diseases, once we finally see them, have been smoldering in a herd for months and have been eating potential income. Avoidance is crucial because many common diseases have no treatment.

The breed most associated with serious dog bites changes with its popularity.

Neither had taken the time to observe that they were working on the side of the gate with the hinges.

Schaumburg Ill. - With the 10-year anniversary of the American Veterinary Medical Association's 2000 euthanasia guidelines fast approaching, the group's Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) prepares to review the document for relevancy and possible changes.

When a team member has an accident, avoid liability claims by starting the paperwork early.

Denver - The Veterinary Student Scholars program encourages careers in veterinary research by offering students the opportunity to be involved in research initiatives and awarding funds based on the progress and impact of project topics, says sponsor Morris Animal Foundation (MAF).

East Lansing, Mich. - Dr. Carla Carleton received the 2007 Outstanding Woman Veterinarian of the Year award from the Association of Women Veterinarians Foundation.

Some responses were strident, others more straightforward - and a few pushed the decibel meter to the max.

Bismarck, N.D. - Outreach to veterinary groups and expansion of its testing services top the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners' (NBVME) agenda for 2007 and beyond.

Washington - National Veterinary Medical Services Act (NVMSA) funds are being offered to veterinarians who take jobs with the government's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

Pain in the horse is designated as acute or chronic. Acute, or recently developing, pain is associated with a reluctance to be handled, restlessness, inappetance (yet the horse may play in its water bucket), anxiousness, increased respiratory rate, sweating, pawing and muscle tremors.

No matter how healthy you look and feel, cancer may be lurking in your body.

Brea, Calif. - Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) named Carol McConnell, DVM, MBA, vice president of underwriting and chief veterinary medical officer.

Washington - Human and veterinary medicine have partnered in a collaboration to strengthen disease prevention and control, education and research initiatives for the benefit of all species.

Schaumburg, Ill. - He was the media's go-to guy during the mad-cow outbreak of 2003, starred in half a dozen Senate committee hearings and enjoyed regular contact with senior White House executives.

Schaumburg, Ill. - Dr. Heather C. F. Case is the American Veterinary Medical Association's new national coordinator of disaster preparedness and response.

Columbus, Ohio - A veterinarian who is also a state lawmaker plans to offer an amendment to pending animal-protection legislation that would take pets away from abusive owners.

Overland Park, Kan. - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Fort Dodge's ProMerisâ„¢ for dogs, a low-volume, topical spot-on to control flea and tick infestations and prevent re-infestations on dogs and puppies 8 weeks and older.

To organize endotracheal tubes, use adhesive cable clips (or clamps), which are available at most general stores.

Schaumburg, Ill. - Former government official Dr. Ron DeHaven's hiring to the American Veterinary Medical Association's top position appears to have prompted a series of high-level job changes within the membership organization.

Holly Springs, N.C. - Caretaker to bomb-sniffing dogs in Iraq, Army Capt. Michael S. Fielder, DVM, died last month after serving nearly a year in Iraq.

On June 9, 2007, Rags to Riches nosed out Preakness winner Curlin in a courageous duel down the stretch to become the first filly in 102 years to win the Belmont Stakes, and only the third filly to do so in its 139-year history.

Washington - Cindy Smith is the new administrator of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), succeeding Dr. Ron DeHaven, who held the position since 2004.

Even though the veterinary industry is now heavily female-dominated, there is still a [wage] gap.

After graduating from veterinary school, I spent a year doing relief work in Arizona. When I reported to my first job?a two-week hitch for a solo small-animal practitioner?the doctor came hurrying out of his home, which was connected to his clinic. He had his wife with him and some suitcases, and he handed me the key.

Washington - Up to $5.9 million in aid from the United States Department of Agriculture will be available to a Kansas town and surrounding areas leveled by a powerful tornado in late May that left over 400 animals displaced.