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Sacramento, Calif. - Corporate veterinary medicine has walked away from a legislative bid to ease California's license requirements - for now.

On March 1, 2006, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) released the second iteration of the Canine Vaccine Guidelines, which includes a number of important updates and additions to the initial version published just three years ago.

Mandatory abuse reporting could sever clients and also the ability to continue contact with the owner.

Elsevier announces Equine Neonatal Medicine, a 300-page hardcover written by Dr. Mary Rose Paradis, associate professor at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.

NORTH GRAFTON, MASS. - 4/28/06 - Deborah Turner-Kochevar DVM, PhD, was named dean of the Cumming's School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. - 4/27/06 - Lyle Vogel, DVM, MPH, has been named inaugural director of the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) newly formed Animal Welfare Division.

OKLAHOMA CITY - 04/25/06 - A bill approaching the Oklahoma Senate floor will protect veterinarians who report suspected animal abuse cases from civil liability.

DENVER - 4/24/06 - The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) are joining together to offer an international joint conference in Toronto, in 2011.

MELVILLE. N.Y. - 4/10/06 - Henry Schein Inc. completed its deal to acquire NLS Animal Health, a privately held, full-service veterinary distribution business, in an effort to increase the company's presence in the companion-animal veterinary market.

CORVALLIS,ORE. - 4/7/06 - Oregon State University's (OSU) veterinary college remains fully accredited following the addition of a non-veterinarian as the program's dean, despite a published report in the March issue of DVM Newsmagazine.

ITHACA, N.Y.- 4/7/06 - Cornell University announced Dr. Donald Smith, the university's Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine, will end his 10-year tenure in June 2007.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. - 4/6/06 - The city of West Hollywood is appealing a Superior Court ruling that favored the California Veterinary Medical Association's (CVMA) lawsuit to overturn the municipality's 2003 cat declaw ban.

Veterinary Economics asked some folks in the field how they're handling the pet food recall. Here are their tips from the trenches.

Veterinary Economics asked some folks in the field how they're handling the pet food recall. Here are their tips from the trenches.

Veterinary Economics asked some folks in the field how they're handling the pet food recall. Here are their tips from the trenches.

When my husband and I practiced large-animal medicine, odors from patients sometimes lingered in our ambulatory truck.

When performing feline castrations, I use a neuter shield to help prevent stray hair from getting attached to the cord.

While flying, jot down several of your useful ideas.

Red rubber urethral catheters can be difficult to place in female dogs since the catheters are not as rigid as polypropylene catheters.

As a newly graduated veterinarian, you have amassed scientific and technical knowledge to diagnose and treat your patients in an exemplary manner. However, it will be fruitless if you are unable to communicate with others involved in your efforts. That means trying to find a common language, common experiences and common attitudes. The goal of effective communication is to truly connect with others, finding shared ground for discussion, problem-solving creativity and the transfer of information.

College Station, Texas - New associates can offer better care if they offer clients comprehensive treatment options and follow-up on the adherence of accepted recommendations.

When it comes to a veterinary student's first job, anxiety comes standard. Speculation about life following graduation is also a given.

National Report - Veterinary students need to factor educational increases into long-term financial plans. Rising tuition costs usually mean decreased spending limits and increased debt load, experts say.

A relief career takes you from place to place, giving you the opportunity to experience practice in a different way. Yet this lifestyle isn't for everyone. Find out what skills and strategies will make this a successful career path for you.

Not everyone's suited for a career as a relief veterinarian. But if you communicate well in different environments, manage your time and money wisely, and maintain a professional demeanor, you could be well positioned for relief practice. Here's a more comprehensive list of qualities every relief doctor needs.

DermaPet introduces MalAcetic EQ Shampoo, a medicated shampoo that can be used as a degreaser and in assisting treatment of most microbial infections including Dermatophilus, scratches and ringworm using patented 2 percent acetic and 2 percent boric acids.

Wysong Corp. introduces Addlife?, a concentrated natural food source of active enzymes, probiotic cultures, amino acids, vitamins, fatty acids, antioxidants and more.

Agri-Pro introduces NewTrix Easyway? training collar featuring a patented pulley mechanism that triggers a natural response to lean back to make loose-leash walking almost automatic, the company says.

This well-known practitioner, author, cartoonist, and horseman calls himself a pathological realist. As he puts it, "Real life is far more interesting than any work of fiction."

Orange Mate Inc. introduces Orange Mate Fabric Refresher.