Biotherapeutic firm launches valley fever study August 15, 2008

Prescott, Ariz. -- Imulan Biotherapeutics announced a study to test the effectiveness of a new immuno-therapeutic to treat dogs with coccidiodomycosis, or valley fever.

Researchers test promising neosporosis vaccine for cattle August 13, 2008

Beltsville, Md. -- A new vaccine against neosporosis in cattle looks promising, according to researchers conducting efficacy testing at USDA?s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).

Idea Exchange: Charting adverse reactions to vaccines August 1, 2008

We keep a chart that lists incidents of adverse reaction to vaccination.

Leading Off: The feline vaccine guidelines are more accessible than ever July 1, 2008 By: Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (feline practice)

The Feline Vaccine Advisory Panel has condensed the guidelines into a user-friendly table.

Global small-animal vaccine guidelines developed January 1, 2008

National Report — International companion-animal vaccine guidelines were developed by a World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) committee to help ensure effective care for pets around the world.

UGA receives grant for rabies vaccine study December 1, 2007

Athens, Ga. — The University of Georgia (UGA) College of Veterinary Medicine received a $1.18 million grant to develop rabies-virus vaccinations.

New vaccine may prevent bird flu spread to humans August 15, 2007

Washington - 8/15/2007 - Researchers may have developed a vaccine to protect people from an influenza pandemic even before it strikes.

FDA approves first U.S. bird flu vaccine for humans April 17, 2007

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced approval of the nation?s first human vaccine for H5N1 influenza, commonly known as avian or bird flu.

What are the best methods for distracting a puppy during physical examination and vaccination? (2:40) January 10, 2007 By: Wayne L. Hunthausen, DVM

Dr. Hunthausen offers his recommendations for making the first puppy visit a smooth one.