Apr 1, 2004
By:
Jennifer Fiala
Gainesville, Fla.-Immunocontraceptive researchers at University of Florida (UF) are closing in on creating nonsurgical, long-lasting feline contraceptives as tools for population control.
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Apr 1, 2004
By:
Jennifer Fiala
As graduating veterinary students trade caps and gowns for lab coats and clients, most will find their medical training helps little when choosing personal and professional insurance.
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Apr 1, 2004
By:
Jennifer Fiala
East Brunswick, N.J.-The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has declared legal war on a veterinarian and his wife.
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Mega Study forecasts numbers of female veterinarians on par with males in 2004; AVMA sets out to analyze population
Mar 1, 2004
By:
Jennifer Fiala
Schaumburg, Ill.-Five years ago, the KPMG Mega Study reported the female proportion of veterinarians would reach 50 percent by 2004.
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Mar 1, 2004
By:
Jennifer Fiala
Cleveland-The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) explores random hospital inspections in an effort to dissuade practitioners from cheating its accreditation system.
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Mar 1, 2004
By:
Jennifer Fiala
Sacramento, Calif.-California veterinary leaders fault some drug manufacturing insiders for derailing a bill to create a special property classification for pets allowing up to $25,000 in non-economic rewards.
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Feb 1, 2004
By:
Jennifer Fiala
Sacramento, Calif.- The California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) supports creating a special property classification for pets that would allow, but limit, non-economic rewards in malpractice lawsuits concerning companion animals.
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Feb 1, 2004
By:
Jennifer Fiala
Sacramento, Calif. - To make staff health insurance affordable for practice owners, the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) rolls out a cafeteria-style group insurance plan offering employee and family medical coverage to its 5,000-plus members.
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Feb 1, 2004
By:
Jennifer Fiala
Social skills, management abilities help ease way; lean on experienced
technicians for support; abandon do-it-yourself attitudes in the workplace
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