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Colorado State Launches Canine Massage Course
09-04-2008

The Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has launched a new continuing education course in canine massage.

Medical Massage for Animals, designed for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, massage therapists and canine rehabilitators, emphasizes the scientific basis of massage and its foundational elements of anatomy and physiology.

“Massage can help canine patients and athletes recover from illness, injury, spinal pain and stress,” said Narda Robinson, DVM, DO, a professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences and director of Colorado State’s Center for Comparative and Integrative Pain Medicine, who will co-teach the course. “Participants will have ... Read more »

September Proposed as ‘National Link Awareness Month’
09-03-2008 
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Elanco Moves Global Headquarters
09-02-2008 
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Animal Response Teams Unite in Wake of Hurricane Gustav
09-03-2008 
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California Spay-Neuter Bill Officially Dead
08-28-2008 
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In This Issue

Cash in on 2008 Tax Deductions
By Jessica Tremayne

Authorities say some practices are observing a decrease in revenue and profits for 2008 as clients defer discretionary procedures and delay bringing in their animals as a direct effect of the volatile economy. “If the decreasing revenue trend continues, practice profits may be down for the year as compared to 2007 results. Because many practice owners make quarterly estimated tax payments equal to their actual income and self-employment taxes from the previous year, the payments based on last year’s profits may result in overpaying estimated tax payments in 2008 and generating refunds ... Read full story»

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