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Articles by Rachael Whitcomb

Rachael Whitcomb

Associate Editor

Rachael Whitcomb joined the DVM Newsmagazine staff in May 2008 as associate editor. Prior to joining DVM, she worked as an associate editor at an environmental trade publication and in newspapers. Her experience includes reporting on government, education, crime and feature news, as well as graphic design and Web site management.

Since joining DVM Newsmagazine, Rachael has taken on the news coverage in the western and southern states, including: Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Louisiana, Georgia, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Mississippi, South Carolina, Oregon, California, Colorado, Texas, Alabama and Florida. She also maintains the DVM Web site, www.dvm360.com, and handles new product listings.

Rachael has a bachelors degree in journalism from Point Park University in Pittsburgh. She resides in a suburb of Cleveland with her fiance, Doug. They'll be married in July 2009. They also live with Rachael's dog, Emma; Doug's dog, Roxi; and Rachael's two cats, Fiona and Zoe.

Articles
Utah cat tests positive for H1N1 flu
November 16, 2009

It's believed to be the second confirmed case in a cat, and its owners had the virus.

MRSA study sparks new questions
November 1, 2009

Owners give a lot to their pets, but are they sharing too much?

Growing pains: the path to expansion is sometimes lined with zoning-board queries, protests
November 1, 2009

Spring Valley, Ill. — Practice owners considering expansion may think they already have overcome the biggest obstacle — developing more business. But the road to expansion can be lined with many obstacles.

Animal welfare: When emotion and science collide
November 1, 2009

When it comes to animal welfare, is it too late for diplomacy or have the battle lines already been drawn? The Humane Society of the United States and the American Veterinary Medical Association have differing approaches and agendas about livestock housing.

One Health: A year in review, looking ahead
October 6, 2009

One Health Commission awaits National Academies study to help set agenda.

Enforcement of federal ID theft rules starts Nov. 1
October 1, 2009

National Report — Cases of identity theft, like those that took place at Kettering Animal Hospital, are not uncommonc, and are a reminder of how important it is to make plans to fight identity theft early on.

Health-care reform: what it means to practice owners, associates
October 1, 2009

Several new health-care reform bills are circulating and require individuals to carry insurance and businesses to offer it. A look at three of the leading ones and how they would impact veterinary practice owners and associates.

State Oks funds for Tufts; Penn awaits budget action
October 1, 2009

Grafton, Mass. — After months of planning for the worst of budget cuts, Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is celebrating the Legislature's move to earmark $2.5 million for the school next year.

Proposed tax deduction for veterinary care draws mixed reaction
October 1, 2009

National Report — Starting next year, practitioners might be able to add the words "tax deductible" to their discussions about fees.

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