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DAVIS, CALIF. — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) restored the University of California at Davis' (UC-Davis) School of Veterinary Medicine to full accreditation after almost seven years. The school had been on limited accreditation since the summer of 1998, when the AVMA cited inadequate facilities for teaching, research and clinical care.

Carson City, Nev. — The Nevada Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) is monitoring two bills, including one requiring DVMs to obtain owner authorization prior to administering vaccines or performing diagnostics on animals.

Austin, Texas — Texas House Bill 522, if passed, would require veterinarians to write prescriptions for client's pets on demand — an issue that creates numerous concerns for the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) as well as practitioners.

The incidence of GER increased with a rising dose of preanesthetic morphine.

Sacramento, Calif. - As the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) takes heat for fighting West Hollywood's declaw ban, the group votes to support legislation to outlaw ear cropping, a largely cosmetic procedure.

Automated processes, forms might not garner the data you seek

Wounds to the body of the horse can be very large and may initially seem quite severe. Because of the natural tendencies of this prey animal to run from possible danger first and to be concerned about the consequences later, many body injuries result from collisions with trees, fences, wire or other environmental hazards. The horse often is moving quickly when this trauma occurs, and the wounds produced are sometimes superficial and extensive, and they also can be more limited in location but very deep. These deep wounds have the potential to penetrate the abdomen or the chest, and either scenario is a medical emergency.

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. —Barbara Bush is slated as keynote speaker of the jointly held American Veterinary Medical Association and World Veterinary Association annual conventions in Minneapolis.

Denver — In a major push to streamline medical protocols, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is releasing a series of guidelines for veterinarians.

Shower in ... Get me out

The Academy of Rural Veterinarians (ARC) wants a few future practitioners to take the off-ramp to city careers.

Clearfield, Iowa—He sat in the back of the ambulance, sirens blaring — an odd time for reflection.

Though the highly portable extracorporeal shock wave therapy units have a lot of utility outside the clinic, the technology should remain in the hands of those who know what they are doing: a trained veterinarian.

Synbiotics reintroduces Witness CPV canine parvovirus antigen test kit.

An 11-year-old 14.5 lb (6.6 kg) castrated male domestic shorthaired cat was presented for evaulation of a progressively distended abdomen.

AgriLabs introduces the Salmonella Newport Bacterial Extract vaccine that uses Siderophore Receptors and Porins (SRP) — which was recently approved by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Spectrum introduces its new line of orthopedic mallets.

Products Group International introduces biopsy needles that can be used with one hand, are automatic and disposable.

Jorgensen introduces silicone swine endotracheal tubes.

Westcoast Animal Rehabilitation Equipment introduces hoists and slings to aid in canine rehabilitation.

Jorgensen introduces wash bottles designed to prevent leak-proof dispensing of the most common laboratory solutions.

PetLabs 360 introduces Arthogen for Horses, a solution to equine joint problems.

Focus-It introduces the HEDO Underwater treadmill system that offers the benefits of traditional aquatic therapy systems plus the added convenience of a moveable treadmill accessible from all three sides.

Mast Technology introduces the Radiograph Digital Converter (RDC) that allows veterinarians to capture high-quality digital images of radiographs and save them to the network.

Vira Shield 6+L5 from Novartis Animal Health U.S. Inc. features three-way BVD protection and is formulated with dairy cattle in mind, the company says.

PetAg introduces Formula V EnteralCare, a ready-to-feed liquid diet for critically ill, injured and recovering animals.

As you know, medicine is only half the equation in your workday life. To practice good medicine, you must also practice good management--and both require a team effort.

Millsboro, Del. — Intervet introduces Continuum DAP, the first and only canine vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a three-year duration-of-immunity against distemper, adeno virus and parvovirus.

Ultrasource introduces SonoSite Titan, a hand-held mobile ultrasound system that combines high performance and portability with a lightweight, durable package, the company says.

In this article, I describe the grape-raisin syndrome in dogs and review the basic steps in treating the most life-threatening aspect of this toxicosis?acute renal failure.