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Perry, Iowa-The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) says the sow housing guidelines that were recently passed by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) are sound, based in science and important for the swine industry.

State launches model survey to mine untapped equine industry; state has 'tremendous' equine practice potential

Dr. Johnny Hoskins tackles some of the common errors made in diagnostic testing and the importance of regular testing in aging pets.

Washington-The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced it will provide an additional $4 million to states hardest hit by the West Nile virus.

At 34 years old, baby faced Neil Shaw, DVM, ACVIM, appears to have walked straight off a college campus.

Autoclave Testing Service, Inc., providing third-party sterility assurance programs, announces its money-saving economy program that offers full documentation of test results, display certificates and free technical support.

Vet-Kem introduces its new Tickaway' tick collar for dogs.

It is not uncommon for residents of the country of Georgia, in the former Soviet Union, to live well more than 100 years.

Washington-A Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TU) graduate and his bride-to-be will wed next month in New York's Rockefeller Plaza, sharing their special day with family, friends and millions of NBC viewers.

As Colorado and Arizona residents return to the charred remains of their homes and neighborhoods, volunteer veterinarians get back their daily life after donating time and resources to saving thousands of abandoned pets and injured wildlife.

Wedgewood Pharmacy announces it was granted a license to dispense compounded Cyclosporine 1 percent or 2 percent drops.

Clinicians tend to count on histopathological findings as the cornerstone in their diagnostic and therapeutic plans.

B&F Marketing introduces the Travel Buddies Pet Carrier for small animals

Government to decide fate of multi-million dollar, heavily-manpowered-federal agencies

Los Angeles-A judge in San Diego rules pets have no emotional value while the city council of neighboring city, Los Angeles, may sympathize with the four-legged creatures, by demanding pet "owners" reclassify themselves as "guardians."

Pullman, Wash.-Researchers at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at Washington State University (WSU) have developed new tests to help diagnose malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) a leading disease of bison.

Squire Laboratories introduces Stress-Dex Gel to its line of equine nutritional supplements.

Pharmacia Animal Health announces it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for five new MGA® Premix (melengestrol acetate) combinations.

Cleveland-DVM Newsmagazine has placed third in the American Society of Business Publications Editors (ASBPE) annual writing competition.

Professional Biological Company announces Pulmo-Clear (caprine serum fraction, immunomodulator) has been granted a full license by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as an aid in the treatment of equine lower respiratory disease (ELRD).

Synbiotics Corp. introduces TiterCHEK' CDV/CPV, an in-clinic assay for canine distemper and parvovirus that only takes 15 minutes to get results.

Medafor, Inc., a developer of advanced hemostasis and wound management technology, recently announced that it has signed an exclusive, multi-year agreement with Abbott Laboratories for the distribution of HemaBlock "Stop the Bleed" to the veterinary market

Schaumburg, Ill.- Days prior to the American Veter-inary Medical Asso-ciation (AVMA) annual convention in July, group leaders took on a mass mailing designed to derail rival education equivalency standards put forth by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).

Waldmann Lighting releases its newest dental and laboratory light, the STE-155.

Huge liability repercussions loom for small businesses; issue will resurface

Intervet Inc. announces the launch of the Titanium® line of cattle vaccines under the Intervet label as a component of a co-marketing agreement with Agri Laboratories Ltd.

Hunt Club® animal bedding expands its distribution area

Pharmacia Animal Health announces Antirobe® (clindamycin hydrochloride) capsules, antibiotics for dogs and cats, has received new clearances from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Animal Nutritional Products introduces ArthriMAXX - a liquid osteoarthritic and antioxidant formula for dogs

State and federal officials blame Mexico for tuberculosis resurgence