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Detailing the challenges faced by veterinarians in Afghanistan could take up a series of articles, but the same can probably be said for the rewarding experiences. Dr. Susan Chadima shared some of the eye-opening experiences she has had during her efforts to improve veterinary medicine in Afghanistan.

A Missouri couple that has enjoyed excellent pet care from two graduates of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine throughout the years has rewarded the institution with a $5 million dollar gift. The money will be used to fund the university's efforts in companion animal medicine and comparative oncology.

The need for better education about the importance of pet dental care extends up to our neighbors in the North, according to a study that tested Canadian pet owners on their knowledge of pain associated with periodontal disease.

In October 2011, Dr. Andrew Turkell’s AAHA-accredited Calusa Veterinary Center became one of fewer than perhaps two dozen American veterinary hospitals to install a hyperbaric chamber. By the time his shiny new hyperbaric chamber was one year old, Turkell and his staff had performed more than 600 treatments.

One animal health company kicked off 2013 by announcing a noteworthy business acquisition, while a pharmaceutical giant is reportedly preparing for a much-anticipated initial public offering.

Several states and municipalities have increased their minimum wage for 2013, meaning that employers need to display updated posters for employees.

NEWStat is taking a break for the holiday season, but we will return Jan. 3 with a newsletter packed with veterinary news coverage.

Veterinarians who are in the market for medical devices may want to consider making that purchase fairly soon. On Jan. 1, 2013, a recently finalized rule from the IRS will take effect that places a 2.3 percent excise tax on some medical devices regularly found in veterinary hospitals.

Forget taking your dog for a walk; he might prefer that you hand over the car keys. An SPCA organization in Auckland, New Zealand, has successfully completed an ambitious publicity stunt in which they taught three dogs to drive.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has changed its labeling requirements for hazardous materials, revising guidelines that have been around since 1994.