Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
June 20, 2008
San Antonio, Texas - The American Heartworm Society intends to survey more than 40,000 veterinary clinics and hospitals this summer to record the number of dogs diagnosed and treated for heartworm disease as part of the group's three-year plan to increase awareness heartworm awareness.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
June 19, 2008
Greensboro, N.C. - Making sure patients get the full course of any take-home medications always is a concern. Now, a free new online tool can assist veterinary practices and their clients so pets get their medications on time.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
June 18, 2008
Reno, Nev. - Maddie's Fund launched a new campaign in northern Nevada to promote regular veterinarian visits.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
June 17, 2008
Columbia, Mo. - A program aimed at helping graduating veterinarians pay back student loans and addressing the shortage of rural veterinarians is getting under way at the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
June 16, 2008
New York - Dr. Wayne McIlwraith, professor of surgery and director of the Orthopaedic Research Center at Colorado State University, was named a co-recipient of the second annual Elastikon Equine Research Award for his work on a project aimed at enhancing the safety of racetracks for horses.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
June 15, 2008
Sacramento, Calif. - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made several state appointments, including veterinarian John Hadlock to the Colorado River Fair board of directors.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
June 14, 2008
Shaumburg, Ill. - To help veterinarians and the public better understand animal-welfare issues, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) launched its first Web section devoted to animal-welfare information.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
June 13, 2008
Shaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Foundation will award $200,000 to the AVMA Veterinary Medical Assistance Team (VMAT) program for disaster preparedness and response at the state level.
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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE
June 11, 2008
Sausalito, Calif. - The tide has changed at the Marine Mammal Center (MMC) in Sausalito, Calif., with the appointment of Jeff Boehm, DVM, as the new executive director.
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