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Familiar Faces, New Roles at NAVC

Clinician's Brief, June 18, 2010

GAINESVILLE--To propel the NAVC Experience to new heights for all involved--registrants, exhibitors, speakers, and guests--the NAVC Board of Directors announced at its spring meeting a number of changes to the staff.

NAVC Institute 2010 a Resounding Success

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Clinician's Brief, June 14, 2010

GAINESVILLE--The NAVC Institute reached new heights this year: five of eight courses offered were sold out and attendance numbers outstripped those of former years by a sizable margin.

NAVC President Dr. Douglas Mader Honored for Extraordinary Conservation Efforts

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Clinician's Brief, June 8, 2010

ATLANTA--NAVC President Douglas Mader, DVM, MS, DABVP, has been honored with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Regional Director's Conservation Award for 2010.

PreveNile Equine Vaccine Recalled by Intervet Schering-Plough

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Clinician's Brief, May 3, 2010

PreveNile, Intervet Schering-Plough's West Nile Virus vaccine has been voluntarily recalled as a result of "increased incidents" of

The Latest on the Bayer Debate: Advantage & Advantix Available OTC

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Clinician's Brief, April 26, 2010

Bayer's recent decision to make both Advantage and K9 Advantix available over the counter (OTC) continues to foster debate.

Colorado State's Dr. Stephen Withrow Honored

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Clinician's Brief, April 23, 2010

Press Release from Colorado State University: Dr. Stephen Withrow, professor of surgical oncology and director of the Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University, recently has received three recognitions for his outstanding work in the veterinary medical field.

Withrow was named a Hero in Medicine by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, he was honored with one of the most prestigious awards made by Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, the John E. McCoy Award, and he received the Bourgelat Award from the British Small Animal Veterinary Association.

Merial's IMMITICIDE Supply Extended

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Clinician's Brief, April 19, 2010

Back in December, Merial announced that it was experiencing production shortages of IMMITICIDE (melarsomine dihydrochloride), which is currently the only drug available to treat adult heartworms.

Response Products Recalls Cetyl M Joint Action for Dogs Due to Salmonella Concerns

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Clinician's Brief, April 13, 2010

Response Products recently recalled Cetyl M Joint Action Formula for Dogs due to Salmonella concerns.

Plant a Tree, Honor a Pet

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Clinician's Brief, March 30, 2010

If you're looking for a meaningful way to reach out to clients during their time of sorrow, consider the Arbor Day Foundation's "Trees for Pets" program. For only $5, you can honor a client's deceased pet by planting a tree in the pet's name.

Veterinary Hospital Purchases Pet Oxygen Masks for Community

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Clinician's Brief, March 29, 2010

Shirley Sickle (MVH employee who assisted that night), Kelly Martin (CVT) with Rally, the owner Mr. Dana Child, daughter Hannah Child with Snowy (the Husky), son Aydan Child, and family friend Stevie. Photo credit: Laura Beck, CVT

Marathon Veterinary Hospital, located on the island of Marathon in the Florida Keys, is raising money and awareness about a critical pet safety issue.