Calif. bill to OK slaughterhouse surveillance fails July 1, 2008

Sacramento, Calif. - The same day a new tape was released by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) showing alleged new abuse of cattle at a New Mexico livestock auction, a state Assembly panel rejected legislation that would have required slaughterhouses to install surveillance cameras.

Who pays for time? May 1, 2008 By: Charles E. Gardner, DVM, MBA, Dipl. ABVP

As veterinarians, we often find ourselves unable to determine the nature and cause of the problem case. So, who pays for our time?

Veterinary medical students accustomed to living on borrowed money now will forfeit a large percentage of future earnings to pay down their educational loan obligations. Consultant James F. Wilson, DVM, JD explores the long-term implications.

Employee evaluation: Is it worth the effort? January 1, 2008 By: Charles E. Gardner, DVM, MBA, Dipl. ABVP

"What frustrates you most about your job?"

Washington - 11/6/07 - The Farm Bill is scheduled to hit the U.S. Senate floor this afternoon, opening up a policy debate on farming issues and a handful of topics related to veterinary medicine.

Wanted: cooperation, please November 1, 2007 By: Charles E. Gardner, DVM, MBA, Dipl. ABVP

Last night I received a phone call from the doctor who provides routine veterinary services to a dairy herd where I do the ration balancing. This herd is experiencing some problems with fresh cows, and the doctor performed some blood testing in an attempt to obtain clues regarding the cause of these problems. The blood work revealed moderately low albumin levels in most of the six dry cows he tested. This suggests low protein intake.

Funding to ensure non-contaminated meat essential October 17, 2007

Schaumburg, Ill. - 10/17/07 - A national database established to inform veterinarians how to rid livestock - and therefore, their meat - of contaminants and drugs has lost its federal funding and is slated to discontinue service next year.

U.S. implementing updated cattle trade plan with Canada September 17, 2007

Washington - 9/17/07 - Cattle trade with Canada will be expanded by the end of the year, announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

U.S. animal disease control lags, opinion poll shows September 11, 2007

Bowling Green, Ky. - 9/11/07 - The United States is not keeping pace with other developed countries regarding animal traceability systems for disease control purposes.