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Equine racing challenges grow as foal numbers drop
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Alicia Karapetian
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The number of registered Thoroughbred foals is declining as horse racing faces increasing economic challenges.
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GAO: Neglect on the rise since closure of domestic equine slaughter operations
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Rachael Whitcomb
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National Report — The welfare of some horses has declined since the United States banned equine slaughter plants, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
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Straight talk
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Alicia Karapetian
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National Report — According to the recent "Compassionate Care Online Survey" from Virbac Animal Health, 47 percent of veterinarians have end-of-life discussions with their clients more than 11 times per month. How these conversations unfold, experts say, is key to a client's comfort with their choice in extending or ending a pet's life.
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Enrollment worries
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Rachael Whitcomb
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An influx of new DVMs to satisfy a perceived workforce shortage could pose serious long-term economic problems, veterinary officials say.
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Sky is not the limit for NASA veterinarian
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Stephanie Fellenstein
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As the space shuttle Atlantis blasted out of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for its final mission in early July, NASA's chief veterinarian Alex Dunlap says it's not the end, but the beginning of a new era.
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Mexico's drug cartels force animal inspections stateside
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Rachael Whitcomb
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Increasing drug cartel violence in Mexico forced U.S. veterinary inspectors, who previously crossed the border to perform inspections, to move stateside, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Lawmakers give green light to veterinary board for physical, mental evaluation requests
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Annapolis, Md. — Maryland veterinarians will now have to submit to physical and/or mental examinations if ordered by the state veterinary board.
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Just add water
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Stephanie Skernivitz
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Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K. — moisture-enhanced feline diet, coupled with increased activity, may inhibit the rate of weight gain in cats, according to research published in the June issue of the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition.
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5 veterinary schools slated for site visits by AVMA's accrediting body
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Schaumburg, Ill. — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education will visit another five veterinary colleges and universities before the end of 2011.
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AAVMC, AVMA lobby lawmakers to fund NAHLN
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Washington — The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously voted to restore funding to the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN), but the Senate must follow suit if funds are appropriated for the program in the 2012 Department of Agriculture budget.
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AKC provides more funding for working dog DNA database
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Raleigh, N.C. — The American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery program kicked in $110,000 to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine for its creation of a health database for search-and-rescue dogs.
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AVMA endorses military working dog monument
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Washington — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) threw its support to the construction of a new national monument that will recognize the contributions made by military working dogs to our nation's security.
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AVMA moves closer to finalizing Model Veterinary Practice Act revisions
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Schaumburg, Ill. — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is finalizing its latest revision of the Model Veterinary Practice Act.
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Alabama sets new rules on shelter euthanasia
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Mobile, Ala. — Alabama is banning the use of gas chambers for euthanasia at animal shelters starting next year.
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American Kennel Club welcomes three new breeds
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Raleigh, N.C. — A herding dog, a hound dog and a terrier have been added to the list of registered breeds by the American Kennel Club.
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Calif. board establishes CE requirements for veterinary technicians
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Sacramento, Calif. — The California Veterinary Medical Board has issued a new rule, spelling out continuing education requirements for veterinary technicians.
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Colorado veterinary board defines DVM supervision; clarifies animal massage therapy requirements
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Denver — New state rules in Colorado place veterinary students under the direct supervision of licensed veterinarians.
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Georgia authorizes veterinary student loan program
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Atlanta, Ga. — Georgia lawmakers have reworked the state's previous student loan repayment program and established a board to purchase the loans of veterinary students that will practice food-animal medicine in Georgia.
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Kennel license requirements changed in Maryland
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Annapolis, Md. - Anyone with more than 15 unspayed female dogs over the age of 6 months will be required to obtain a Maryland kennel license beginning Oct. 1.
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Maryland excludes horsehoeing from veterinary practice act
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Annapolis, Md. — Trimming and maintaining horse hooves by a farrier or other layperson is no longer included within the cope of Maryland's definition of veterinary medicine,
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Missouri dog breeder law mandates annual veterinary exams
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St. Louis — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon allocated $1.1 million in the 2012 state budget to crack down on substandard commercial dog breeders.
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Modest funding cut for FARAD in 2011
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Washington — The Food Animal Avoidance Databank (FARAD) took a tiny funding cut this year.
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Morris Animal Foundation funds nearly 50 new wildlife health studies
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Denver — The Morris Animal Foundation reports it will fund 50 new and continuing wildlife health studies.
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Nebraska revises rules for temporary licensure
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Lincoln, Neb. — Veterinarians may now apply for a temporary license in Nebraska if they have been licensed in another state with comparable standards.
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Nevada sets new breeding standards, including DVM care
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Carson City, Nev. — New regulations on dog and cat breeders in Nevada include prohibiting the sale of either animal without a sales contract.
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Oklahoma lawmakers will allow injunctions for veterinary practice act enforcement
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Oklahoma City — Oklahoma lawmakers will now allow district courts to issue injunctions without bond for several state regulators, including the Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
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Oklahoma to establish abuse hotline, contract with veterinarians for inspections
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Oklahoma City — Commercial pet breeders in Oklahoma must now contract with veterinarians for inspections and establish a hotline for animal abuse reporting.
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Spanish vaccine maker plans to build its North American headquarters in Ames
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Ames, Iowa — Laboratories Hipra, a Spanish animal-health company focused primarily on research and marketing of food-animal vaccines, plans to build its first North American headquarters in Ames, Iowa.
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Texas refines licensure rules
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Austin — The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will no longer accept licensure applications through any reciprocal licensing agreements or by endorsement.
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Three universities eye new veterinary programs
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Rachael Whitcomb
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Harrogate, Tenn. — Lincoln Memorial University will open a new veterinary college in the fall of 2012.
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Veterinarians can reuse donations for pets in need, new law says
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Carson City, Nev. — Pet owners in Nevada may now donate some unused medications to a veterinarian or veterinary facility so that they can be redistributed to animals in need.
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