Sep 1, 2005
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
Veterinary medicine stands at the crossroads. "I think the next five to 10 years may be the most important time in the history of veterinary medicine. Its most important challenge is to re-establish its social responsibility," reports Dr. Lonnie King, director of the Office of Strategy and Innovation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and dean of Michigan State University's veterinary school.
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Jun 1, 2005
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
Philadelphia—The political fight over the use of human embryonic stem cells rages in this country. So much so, that the political and ethical debate about government-funded embryonic stem cell research often overshadows its much more moderate cousin, adult stem cell research, without the political baggage.
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Rural America fights for DVM: 'it's about the quality of life'
May 1, 2005
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
Clearfield, Iowa—He sat in the back of the ambulance, sirens blaring — an odd time for reflection.
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Apr 1, 2005
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
Without business success, the profession will fail to attract top talent.
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Practicing politics
Apr 1, 2005
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
Georgia governor finds similarities in diagnosing disease and solving public policy problems.
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Apr 1, 2005
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
CLEVELAND — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) threw its strong support to President George Bush's nomination of Dr. Lester M. Crawford to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Apr 1, 2005
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
Disease prevention is as critical a part of today's veterinary practice as is the treatment of illness.
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Mar 1, 2005
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
It's considered the largest privately-owned veterinary practice in the country tipping the scales at 58,631 square feet. For Dr. Anthony J. DeCarlo and partner Dr. Thomas S. Trotter, the distinction wasn't even part of the design.
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