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Washington - 02/09/06 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to hold the 2006 Science Forum April 18-20 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington.

WASHINGTON - 02/08/06 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow the three U.S. horse slaughter facilities to pay for its own inspections, negating a congressional edict that nixed federal funding for inspectors on the department's appropriations bill last year.

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When placing a stirrup for a bandage, run the stirrup the full length of the bandage and leave extra at the top.

We have an inventory item called My Stuff that is linked to a prescription label with no charge associated with it.

Our clients often do not bring in stool samples for annual examinations, even when given convenient sample containers.

When you visit the hospital at night to check on patients, be sure to call the owners and give reports.

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Hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed in most cats based on clinical signs consistent with the disease, physical examination findings including a palpable thyroid nodule and an increased serum total T4 concentration.

In contemporary veterinary medicine, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an important tool in the diagnosis of neurological problems.

I don`t watch many of the popular television channels, but one I do enjoy is Animal Planet.

Many of the leading killers of dogs correspond to diseases that trouble humans.

Chicago — If framers of a revision to the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) governing documents have their way, future presidential races, should they be tied, could come down to a "game of chance."

Orlando — Duane C. Kraemer, DVM, PhD, a professor in the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, was presented the Pioneer Award at the International Embryo Transfer Society's (IETS) 32nd-annual conference in Orlando for his contributions to the development of embryo transfer technology.

Philadelphia —Valley Central Emergency Veterinary Hospital plans to fight a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling that favors the unionization of its staff and orders the practice to pay employees thousands in back pay and interest.

George Washington had his hounds, Drunkard and Sweetlips. Abraham Lincoln had Jack the Turkey. Woodrow Wilson had a ram, Old Ike, which enjoyed the occasional chew of tobacco. During Theodore Roosevelt's presidency, a lion, hyena, wildcat, coyote, five bears, two parrots, a zebra, a barn owl, snakes, lizards, rats and roosters all called 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue home, thankfully not all at the same time.

Minneapolis — In the coming months, researchers plan to unveil national statistics designed to map supply and demand of DVMs within the food animal sector.

I was going to catch it and have it bronzed for posterity.

Alamogordo, N.M. — Dr. George L. Wiley stared at the floor in his waiting room as his hands were pulled behind his back and handcuffed by a New Mexico Department of Game and Fish officer.

YARDLEY, PA. — As the profession's watchdogs suggest lawsuits seeking emotional distress damages against veterinarians are on the rise, one lawyer/DVM expert has created the means for calculating and increasing pet worth apart from non-economic relief.

Boise, Idaho — The Idaho State Department of Agriculture plans to shelve legislation that critics say would have demoted the state veterinarian's status in an attempt to cement the position.

Denver — Hosting a holiday party or picnic that is entertaining and uplifting can be very inspirational for the hospital team.

The profession doesn't have the money or numbers to alter legislation, so becoming involved is imperative.

Much of the focus and effort put forth on breeding farms this spring will center on mares and the various reproductive problems that they experience. Stallions are often given minimal attention other than bacterial cultures and examination of early season ejaculates unless there are unusually high numbers of return "open" mares or evidence of serious problems.

Pleasant Hill, Calif. — Increasingly vulnerable to lawsuits and state board complaints, veterinarians remain on the lookout for liability concerns in their practices, and graduates should be aware of the dangers of not working in a legally sound environment.

Long Beach, Calif. — Dr. Michael Andrews will become the 2006 American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) president at the annual conference next month in Long Beach.

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Chicago — American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) officials report the nation's concern for animal health since last year's hurricanes led to an influx of donations into the once-struggling charity.