Deadline looms for veterinary loan repayment program

Veterinarians willing to work in underserved locations, disciplines can receive up to $25,000 per year.

Additional funding OK'd for Kansas biolab

Price tag now tops $1.2 billion.

Recent animal welfare actions in the food industry

Barry Kipperman says it's info small animal veterinarians should know.

Military veterinarians gain experience, help community in Belize

Training exercise provides needed vaccinations for local livestock.

Why small animal veterinarians should care about farm animals

Concern for animals slaughtered in the U.S. should be part of the veterinarian's oath.

Price tag of federal bio-defense lab rises for Kansas

Funds for high-risk NBAF project secured in 2014 federal budget, but not without request for state matching funds.

Federal agencies seek input on plan for veterinary oversight of antimicrobial use

Producers who once ordered drugs direct from manufacturer will now need veterinary prescription.

Veterinary caucus introduces bill to protect mobile practitioners

HR 1528 would exempt veterinarians from DEA restrictions on transporting controlled substances.

Pets and Vets: UC-Davis opens $58.5 million veterinary research facility

Large research enterprise to focus on animal and human health.

Oklahoma OKs horse slaughter for human consumption

Federal legislation would prohibit domestic slaughter and export of live horses.

U.S. risk classification for BSE to be improved to 'negligible'

New status expected to be adopted at animal health assembly in May.

DEA targets mobile veterinarians in California

Practitioners who carry drugs in vehicles told they're violating Controlled Substances Act.

Inspection of Chinese poultry-processing plants may signal opening for imported poultry for human consumption

FDA continues to investigate pet illnesses associated with Chinese chicken products.

Construction on biolab at K-State should begin 'without further delay'

Department of Homeland Security signs land transfer agreement for the high-risk veterinary research site.

University of Tennessee large animal hospital nears completion

Veterinary school hopes to regain full accreditation with $20.9 million expansion.

DVMs receive student debt repayment awards from USDA

Awards average $98,000; go to veterinarians who agree to work in underserved areas.

Pets and Vets: UC-Davis regrows jaws and other state veterinary news

A state-by-state look at the world of animal health.

H3N2v infection continues to spread

Infections now reported in 10 states; contact with swine at agricultural fairs largely to blame, officials say.

Bayer plans to buy Teva's U.S. veterinary business

Acquisition would bring derm products, nutritional supplements and more into Bayer product line.

Florida veterinarian looks to capture congressional seat

Republican Ted Yoho relies on business success, conservative values in campaign.

CDC links substantial increase in H3N2v cases with swine contact at local fairs

Virus widely circulates in U.S. swine throughout agricultural fair season.

Anthrax confirmed in death of Colorado cattle

Affected animals quarantined; people exposed to infection being monitored, treated.

Report proposes two options for Kansas National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility

National Research Council backs original plan but says downsized laboratory could be more efficient and cost-effective.

USDA identifies emergency heat stress areas throughout the central United States

Cattle, livestock at high risk for stress as heat indices reach dangerous levels.

Bird vocalization provides insight for poultry industry, veterinarians

Researchers think chicken chatter could reveal how healthy and comfortable birds are in their environment.