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St. Paul, Minn. - The University of Minnesota (UM) is planning a $14-million horse treatment and research center that will house a riding arena, research barn, surgical suites and treadmills.

We struggle in training veterinarians to treat all species and all specialties. The general public of course recognizes that it is difficult to be a veterinarian because you have to be able to treat every species.

I recently read an article touting the 10 safest cities in the United States. I could hardly believe my eyes. My town was not even mentioned.

Technik Technology introduces Hydro Physio hydrotherapy systems for water-based, low-impact physiotherapy.

Denver - The American Animal Hospital Association's (AAHA) 2007 conference is slated for March 17-21 in Denver.

Severe cases generally require both medical and surgical management.

Columbia, Mo. - Dr. Joe Kornegay announced his resignation as dean of the University of Missouri (MU) College of Veterinary Medicine to accept a position at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (UNC), effective Oct. 16.

EPS, Inc. introduces Chemo-Safety Bags.

DBI America introduces the Maxisonic II, an integrated system containing combination scaler/motor.

Practicing in the only health profession sanctioned to end life, Dr. Mary Welle vividly recalls the case.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association's budget forecast fails to include a membership dues increase.

Columbia, Mo. - The number of equine West Nile virus (WNV) cases surpassed the number recorded for the entire season last year, according to Gayle Johnson, DVM, University of Missouri-Columbia (MU).

Rockville, MD. - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to hold a public meeting Sept. 12 to present a work-in-progress method for ranking feed contaminants according to the relative risks they pose to animal and human health.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. and the Richard Wolf company of Germany joined together to offer a wide range of endoscopy equipment for the veterinary market.

Minneapolis - The business of veterinary medicine operates like a cartel, misusing its regulatory power to strangle competition.

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National Report - Described by insiders as "encyclopedic," AAFP's vaccine guidelines boil down to one ingredient: inoculation should be individualized, based on the patient's needs and risk-to-benefit ratio.

Austin, Texas - After two months of fundraising, the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation (TVMF) raised more than $32,000 for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

To prepare a slide without having to label it, position the smear from the left ear on the center of the slide and a smear from the right ear on the right third of the slide.

Exclusively Equine introduces the "Breeder's Guide to Mare, Foal and Stallion Care" for horse breeders.

Washington - Legislation that ties federal grants to including pets in local and state evacuation plans hinges on last-minute negotiations between Congress' two chambers.

I read Brian Conrad's article, "Are You Chasing Off Clients?" (July/August 2006), and he makes some valid points. In the same breath though, you must set limits or clients will run over you as long as you let them.

Securos introduces OrthoFiber No. 5 with a surgical Crimp Clamp.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has spent millions of dollars to review and whittle down the list of 29 original parties interested in hosting its $450 million National Bio-and Agro-defense Facility (NBAF). Last month, the agency's team of experts narrowed that list to 14 potential sites based on four criteria: acquisition/construction/operations, research capabilities, workforce and community acceptance. The following is a list of candidates that have advanced to the next phase of DHS's site planning process. DHS expects to name the final NBAF site in early 2008.

Kacey introduces an ethylene glycol test for dogs and cats that takes 12 minutes to process, the company says.

Considered a high-risk factor for compassion fatigue, euthanasia takes an emotional toll on the entire hospital staff, an expert says.

Agri-Pro introduces a new line of cleaning products.

Veterinary Medicine's October 2006 redesign

Our office routinely has professional interaction with accountants and accounting firms across the country. As a result, it has been my pleasure to become professionally and often personally acquainted with numerous accountants, both certified and otherwise, who handle an extensive amount of work for veterinarians.

The Wild West Veterinary Conference (WWVC) is slated for Oct. 11-15 at the Reno Hilton.