Aug 5, 2011
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
A new tick-borne bacterium causing ehrlichiosis has been discovered in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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Jul 18, 2011
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
The number of veterinary visits is falling, and a new partnership of veterinary associations and animal-health companies aims to reverse the trend.
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Jul 17, 2011
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
St. Louis -- Veterinarians are facing a defining time, says Dr. Rene Carlson, the incoming president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
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Jul 16, 2011
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
St. Louis -- AVMA delegates are calling for a new task force to evaluate the role of the association's Council on Education (COE) in accrediting foreign veterinary schools.
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Jul 4, 2011
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
Los Alamos -- Veterinarians and New Mexico state authorities scrambled to evacuate hundreds of pets and livestock during a forced evacuation of Los Alamos, N.M.
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Jul 1, 2011
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
Dallas — Almost half of veterinarians surveyed are having end-of-life discussions with pet owners more than 11 times per month.
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Jul 1, 2011
By:
Daniel R. Verdon, Rachael Whitcomb
Joplin, Mo. — Dr. William Sorrick, co-owner of a three-doctor practice in Webb City, Mo., took a client call asking to help retrieve four animals from Joplin. It was 9:15 p.m. as he and his son Jordan made their way into the devastated city. Recounting the story brought Sorrick to tears.
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Jun 15, 2011
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
As his vehicle was lifted off the ground rotating, Dr. Jim Christman watched his stepdaughter's house leave its foundation and shatter.
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Banfield study reveals spike in canine, feline diabetes, otitis externa
Jun 1, 2011
By:
Daniel R. Verdon
Portland, Ore. — A first-of-its kind study of 2.1 million dogs and 450,000 cats by Banfield Pet Hospital show increases in diabetes dental disease, flea infestations and other common and preventable health problems.
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