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News briefs: Week of April 16
SmartShop assists pet owners with food choices Petnet launched SmartShop, a web page designed to help customers choose the appropriate foods for their pet.
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Kentucky approves veterinary services tax
Companion animal veterinary services will be subject to a 6 percent levy starting July 1.
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Ex-practice owner joins Lincoln Memorial faculty
Dr. Kimberly Carney spent four years in Bolivia on a Christian Veterinary Mission posting.
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Merial aims to improve heartworm drug compliance
The “Take the Paw Pledge” campaign is designed to jump-start conversations about heartworm prevention.
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BI constructing French avian vaccine plant
The factory is scheduled to produce its first batch in 2020.
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Drug distributors accuse PetIQ of antitrust violations
Med Vets and Bay Medical Solutions say PetIQ’s purchase of VIP Petcare will lead to unfair competition.
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Nurse initiative gains early victory in Ohio
A House committee endorses identifying veterinary technicians as nurses.
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AVMA hires digital expert as communications chief
John Eckroth moves over from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
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Mars Petcare launches 3-year canine health study
Plans call for using the Whistle Fit monitor with 200,000 dogs.