Monthly Archives: September 2010

Senate Bill Lauds 250th Anniversary Of Veterinary Medicine; Designates 2011 As World Veterinary Year When the first veterinary medical college opened in Lyon, France, 250 years ago, one had to already be a physician to even qualify to study for … Continue reading →

Entest BioMedical Entering Veterinary Oncology Market Entest BioMedical Inc. plans to get its immunotherapeutic cancer vaccine for dogs, ImenVax, on the market within 12 months, the La Mesa, Calif., company said Tuesday during a blogcast.

Once Bitten: Helping Rid The World Of Rabies As World Rabies Day approaches, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is reminding everyone – especially animal owners – about the importance of vaccinating their animals for rabies and avoiding exposure to … Continue reading →

New Four-Way Canine Leptospirosis Vaccine Approved Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health reported today that its Nobivac Lepto4 is the first and only four-way canine leptospirosis vaccine to be approved for protecting dogs against mortality.

New presidential team for BVA Harvey Locke and and Carl Padgett have been elected as president and president-elect (respectively) of the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The ceremony took place today during the Annual General Meeting of the BVA at the … Continue reading →

Pet Insurance Company Trupanion Reveals Most Expensive Dog Breeds Trupanion, North America’s fastest growing pet insurance company, has released the top five most expensive dog breeds, based on pet insurance claims submitted by Trupanion policyholders since August 12, 2000.

Scientists discover cause of retinal disease in golden retrievers Scientists have identified the cause of progressive retinal atrophy in golden retrievers. PRA is a retinal disease that causes loss of vision and leads to blindness. It cannot be treated, so … Continue reading →

Discovery Of Ancient Roots For SIV The HIV-like virus that infects monkeys is thousands of years older than previously thought, according to a new study led by researchers from Tulane University.

Awareness Is The Best Defence Against Rabies, says BVA September 28, 2010 marks the fourth World Rabies Day. This annual event, led by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control, provides a unique platform for individuals and organisations to raise awareness … Continue reading →

AVMA Applauds U.S. House For Passing Veterinary Services Investment Act, Looks To Senate The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) applauds the U.S. House for passing the Veterinary Services Investment Act this week. The legislation authorizes the secretary of agriculture to … Continue reading →