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DVM News Magazine coverage includes breaking news, analysis of current events, professional issues, association coverage of the American Veterinary Medical Association, AVMA, American Animal Hospital Association, AAHA, and other current events and medical news topics of interest to veterinarians, doctors, specialists and veterinary technicians.
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Novartis resumes distribution of veterinary products from Nebraska plant

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 21:00

Greensboro, N.C. -- Novartis Animal Health is resuming the distribution and sale of a number of veterinary products from a plant in Nebraska.

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Veterinarian Jody Lulich honored with 2012 Mark L. Morris, Sr. Lifetime Achievement Award

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 21:00

St. Paul, Minn.-- Veterinarian Jody Lulich of the University of Minnesota was honored with the 2012 Mark L. Morris, Sr., Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Indiana mulls reimbursement program for veterinarians who sterilize pets of Medicaid recipients

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 21:00

Indianapolis, Ind. -- Indiana lawmakers proposed a new animal sterilization program that would reimburse veterinarians who spay or neuter dogs or cats owned by Medicaid recipients.

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VCA's Vetstreet merges with ThinkPets

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 21:00

Los Angeles?Vetstreet announced today it is merging with ThinkPets, Inc., a provider of print and digital pet-owner education and publisher of HealthyPet Magazine®.

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A call to protest

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 21:00

Veterinarians converge on Mississippi shelter to address competitive pressures.

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Novartis issues alert to veterinarians regarding Clomicalm

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 21:00

East Hanover, N.J. -- Novartis Animal Health is warning veterinarians of a "rare possibility" that a wrong tablet might be found in some 30-count bottles of Clomicalm® (clomipramine hydrochloride) tablets.

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House of Delegates changes the way it approves bylaw amendments

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 21:00

BR>Schaumburg, Ill. — New rules regarding passage of bylaws amendments from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) now require a two-thirds vote for passage.

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Purina, Jenny Craig collaborate to fight pet obesity

Sun, 01/29/2012 - 21:00

St. Louis -- Nestlé Purina and Jenny Craig are collaborating on a program to help pets and their owners lose weight.

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VetCentric acquired by Vets First Choice

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 21:00

Portland, Me --Vets First Choice acquired Maryland-based online veterinary pharmacy VetCentric.

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Veterinarians confirm 17 cases at two locations in California equine herpesvirus outbreak

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 21:00

Equine herpesvirus has been confirmed in 17 horses at two locations in California.

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Veterinarians confirm 16 cases at two locations in California equine herpesvirus outbreak

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 21:00

Riverside, Calif. -- Veterinary officials confirmed a single case of the neuropathogenic strain of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) at a Riverside County ranch. The finding follows confirmation of 15 other cases recently in nearby Orange County.

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Hookworms: A veterinary practice's day of discovery

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 21:00

The veterinary staff at Tampa Palms Animal Hospital captured images of two adult hookworms using an iPhone.

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Hookworms: A veterinary practice's day of discovery

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 21:00

The veterinary staff at Tampa Palms Animal Hospital caught two adult hookworms using an iPhone.

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University of Wisconsin names committee to find new veterinary school dean

Sun, 01/22/2012 - 21:00

Madison, Wis. -- A search committee has been appointed to assist University of Wisconsin-Madison's administration in identifying and selecting the next dean of university's veterinary school.

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dvm360, DVM Newsmagazine, and Veterinary Economics named as finalists in national business journalism award competition

Thu, 01/19/2012 - 21:00

dvm360.com, DVM Newsmagazine, Veterinary Economics, and the dvm360 iPad app have all been named finalists in the 58th Annual Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Award. The Neals are considered to be the highest honor for business-to-business magazines in the United States.

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California: 9 veterinary cases confirmed in new EHV-1 outbreak

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 21:00

Orange County, Calif. -- A new outbreak of the neurological form of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) has been confirmed by California authorities.

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Colorado State veterinarians take on novel equine herpesvirus study

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 21:00

Fort Collins, Colo. -- A Colorado State University (CSU) study will look at how equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) may compromise the immune system immediately upon entering the ?gate? of a horse?s respiratory system.

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Partnership for Preventive Pet Healthcare to unveil new data tools for veterinary practices

Sat, 01/14/2012 - 21:00

Orlando -- About 59 percent of veterinary professionals responding to a recent survey recognize the economic and health problems associated with the decline in veterinary visits.

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Lawsuits threatened after catastrophic CSU fire; veterinary equine lab offers service credit with waiver

Wed, 01/11/2012 - 21:00

Fort Collins, Colo. -- At least one client of Colorado State University's (CSU) Equine Reproduction Laboratory (ERL) is looking at legal options following the catastrophic fire that destroyed the facility and all of his genetic material stored there.

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