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Norwalk, Conn. — He's no stranger to long shots. The 20-year track veterinarian took some flack for remedying an epiglottal entrapment on Alysheba one month before the 1987 Kentucky Derby. Alysheba went on to win the first leg of the Triple Crown despite 17-1 odds.

I love dogs. I always have. Interestingly, I've never been bitten by a dog, despite a career in veterinary medicine and jobs in a dog pound, a pet shop, and a kennel.

Washington — Congress has sent the White House a $101-billion agriculture appropriations measure that earmarks funds for several key veterinary initiatives, including $500,000 for the National Veterinary Medical Services Act (NVMSA).

Pets Best introduced a program for bonded pet owners.

National Report — Within 24 hours, two female deans were named to lead key veterinary programs at the University of Georgia (UGA) and University of Pennsylvania.

Stone Manufacturing introduces the Henderson Equine Castrating Instrument.

Denver — The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum will relocate to Louisville, Ky., after Hurricane Katrina spoiled plans for a New Orleans meeting.

Broomfield, Colo. — Banfield opened its 500th hospital in late October.

Pathologic processes, such as inflammatory mass and neoplasia, share some MRI characteristics as well as similarities in origin, shape or anatomic site.

Santa Rosa, Calif. — Veterinarians are at odds over a ballot initiative opponents suggest could limit the use of recombinant vaccines.

When a calf is born in a cold place and needs an addition to its natural raiment, take a burlap sack, cut about one-third across the bottom end.

Medical Innovations introduces the Medical Waste Machine system to convert sharps from medical waste to ordinary waste.

In a recent article [ME Havig et al.: Evaluation of non-surgical treatment of atlantoaxial subluxation in dogs: 19 cases (1992-2001) in JAVMA, Vol. 227, No. 2, July 15, 2005], it was suggested that non-surgical treatment (neck-brace application) of acute atlantoaxial subluxation (AAS) carries a good long-term outcome in about 62 percent of the cases. The success rate of surgical treatment was cited as a 61-91 percent in the same paper.

Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. introduces Prescription Diet? d/d? pet foods designed for pets with inflammatory skin conditions beyond those from adverse reactions to food.

Spectrum Surgical introduces the Barraquer (Colibri) Eye Speculum, a lightweight, autoclavable method of eye retraction.

Athens, Ga.— The critical issues facing veterinary education are endemic but not insurmountable, says Dr. Sheila Allen, who, was named to the permanent dean position of the University of Georgia's (UGA) College of Veterinary Medicine in early November.

Urbana, Ill. - Toxoplasmosis might be a greater risk to humans than what is perceived, according to a paper written by a University of Illinois (UI) DVM on subclinical effects of the parasite.

NJ Phillips Pty Ltd announces the release of the Trigger-Lock Syringe?. The control-released syringe is for use with injectable animal-health products.

Numberall introduces the Model 40B marking press for the veterinary office.

Hartz introduces VMX Pet Vantage Essentials, Speedy Groom Brush with peel-away cloths available for dogs and cats.

Vision USA introduces sport bifocal safety glasses available in three sizes.

Matthews Cremation introduces the Faithful Forever Pet Loss Care program.

The Kid Angel Foundation introduces Koodels for pets' comfort.

Jorgensen Laboratories introduces the Eye Shield and Face Shield for routine veterinary dental work.

Early recognition is crucial to prevent the advancement of the disease.

Cape Cod, Mass. — A Massachusetts veterinarian will receive at least $225,000 stemming from a libel suit against the Boston Herald for a 1995 article accusing the DVM of malpractice.

It seemed that everyone in the little town of Vetville had gone crazy. Arnie wanted nothing to do with them.

Intervet introduces Power-Dose parasite control kit for equines.

Peer review is essential to ensuring the accuracy, thoroughness, and suitability of the articles that appear in Veterinary Medicine. We thank the following people who reviewed papers in 2005.

National Report — For the first time in history, scientists could be on the forefront of predicting an influenza pandemic.