May 1, 2006
By:
Jessica Tremayne
Ames, Iowa — Despite a close vote by Iowa faculty members,
Iowa State University (ISU) is proceeding with a University of
Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) deal that will allow Nebraska
residents to enroll at ISU at in-state rates.
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May 1, 2006
By:
Jessica Tremayne
Wamego, Kan. — About 2,400 veterinarians holding a Kansas
license recently received a letter from the Kansas Board of
Veterinary Examiners (KBVE) stating legal action will be taken
against them if caught reselling ethical products in a manner that
violates manufacturer directions.
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Clinical trial scheduled as next step to test potential feline cardiology application
May 1, 2006
By:
Jessica Tremayne
Fort Collins, Colo. — Dr. Janice Bright, a cardiologist at Colorado State University (CSU) is conducting ongoing research on feline arterial thromboembolism (ATE), using anti-platelet drugs called GP Iib/IIIa blocking agents.
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Veterinarians must be Internet savvy to comply with reporting requirements
Apr 1, 2006
By:
Jessica Tremayne
Albany, N.Y. — A new law effective this month in New York
requires veterinarians to submit information to the Bureau of
Narcotic Enforcement, a division of the Department of Health, every
time a controlled substance is dispensed.
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Apr 1, 2006
By:
Jessica Tremayne
We don't want what is happening in human medical professions to
spill over into veterinary medicine.
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Research might lead to specialized food formulas
Apr 1, 2006
By:
Jessica Tremayne
College Station, Texas — Researchers at Texas A&M College
of Veterinary Medicine & Biological Sciences report a
correlation between docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and its effects on
visual stimulus response in puppies.
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Apr 1, 2006
By:
Jessica Tremayne
Denver — The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
updated its 2003 canine vaccine guidelines and added a section on
shelter animal medicine.
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Public disclosure of complaints remains contentious
Mar 1, 2006
By:
Jessica Tremayne
Charleston, S.C. Legislation that would make client complaints public record and revitalize an aged practice act is once again stalled in the South Carolina Senate.
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Mar 1, 2006
By:
Jessica Tremayne
Montpelier, Vt. ? The Vermont Senate gave a bill banning ear cropping the nod last month, leaving the House to decide if the state will become the first in the country to outlaw the procedure.
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