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OLYMPIA, WASH. - 4/21/05 - Washington lawmakers have deferred a bill formalizing veterinary technician training to the House Department of Health's Sunrise Review.

PIERRE, S.D. - 4/21/05 - Gov. Mike Rounds has signed legislation designating black-tailed prairie dogs a statewide pest based on the population's destruction of the state's grasslands, which are needed to sustain livestock.

BALTIMORE - 04/20/05 - The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) is poised to delve into burgeoning medical treatments and trends at its annual forum June 1-4.

NEW YORK - 04/19/05 - The nation's largest distributor of veterinary supplies will be called Butler Animal Health Supply LLC pending the early-summer approval of the merger between The Butler Co. and Burns Veterinary Supply.

DAVIS, CALIF. - 04/15/05 - Researchers have identified the mechanism that allows animals to recognize the amino-acid content in foods. Neurophysiologist Dorothy Gietzen and colleagues at the University of California-Davis (UC-Davis) School of Veterinary Medicine say the discovery has implications for the betterment of human health, particularly in epileptics, some of whom are influenced by amino-acid deficiencies.

RALEIGH. N.C. - 4/15/05 - The North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine incorporated new technology to treat cataracts.

Ramsey introduces PetMAP?, which is pocket-sized and designed with enhanced sensitivity for use in companion animals.

True ice packs are easy to find, but because they are a block of ice, they are not pliable.

Feed gulping dogs out of ice cube trays.

When drawing blood, we draw enough for a wellness panel.

Imex introduces a 6.0 mm spiked bone washer that is designed to be effective on small patients.

The answer is often colored by preconceived notions, according to a study published in the American Journal of Nursing. When adverse events fall in the realm of nursing they're likely to be reported as errors. When they're associated with physicians, they're apt to be viewed as differences in "clinical judgement" or a "variation in practice."

Dr. Pedersen set out to add to our knowledge of feline virology. He succeeded. Among other notable accomplishments, he co-discovered the feline immunodeficiency virus in 1986. Today, he is the director of the Center for Companion Animal Health and the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

LAS VEGAS — The number of paid veterinarians rose 21 percent at this year's Western Veterinary Conference (WVC). The 77th-annual event grew for the fourth-consecutive year as more than 14,000 attendees convened on the Mandalay Bay Convention Center to take in more than 900 hours of lectures, symposia and wet labs. About 7,050 veterinarians, 1,850 technicians, 800 administrators and 2,850 exhibitors from more than 450 companies were present.

Spectrum introduces instrument roll tape to provide a fast, easy and affordable way to color-code instruments.

Iams? introduces a new Smart Puppy? formula that enhances levels of docosahexaeonic acid (DHA) and was developed based on research that shows puppies that ate food with enhanced DHA are more trainable, the company says.

TOPEKA, KAN. — Hill's introduces Prescription Diet? j/d, a pet food clinically proven to reduce pain and improve mobility in dogs with osteoarthritis.

Impromed introduces a USB-powered Mini Hard Drive that allows veterinarians to backup their Infinity data in a few minutes.

Ultrasource introduces the Philips HD11.

CLEVELAND — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) threw its strong support to President George Bush's nomination of Dr. Lester M. Crawford to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Antibiotic therapy and occasionally flushing of the sinuses will reduce the potential for post-surgical complications.

Game Ready Equine introduces dry cold therapy and compression application.

Apexx Equipment announces a space-saving device that makes IV administration less cumbersome, according to the company.

Sacramento, Calif.—Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger shelved his reorganization plan to eliminate 88 independent regulatory agencies, including the California Veterinary Medical Board (CVMB).

Washington — The federal government is hiring, and veterinarians rank as the most sought after by Uncle Sam.

Blackwell Publishing introduces "BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology 3rd Edition."

Blackwell Publishing introduces "Physiology and Behaviour of Animal Suffering," part of the UFAW/Blackwell Animal Welfare Series.

Blackwell Publishing introduces "Ophthalmic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine," by Charles Martin, DVM, MS is a professor at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.

The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) introduced a new seal to represent high standards for quality and safety in animal supplements.

MADISON, WIS. — A poll of Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) members reveals increased numbers of food animal and equine practitioners in the state, contrary to reports that a nationwide shift to small animal practice has left this population segment anemic.