The millers are horrible this time of year.

CV-80D Aerosol is perfect for getting rid of those annoying pests! Country Vet CV-80D contains .5% pyrethrin which is the key ingredient for rapid control of millers, flies and other insects. For use in beef cattle operations, dairy farms, milk house, milk parlor, loafing sheds and holding lofts, hog operations, kennels, barns, stables, animal quarters and poultry houses.

Through its own research in 2011, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) identified an additional 1,322 Web sites operating out of compliance with United States federal and state pharmacy laws and practice standards, and posted these sites to the Not Recommended list on the NABP Web site. In all, NABP has found more than 8,400 Web sites – 96% of the total number of sites reviewed – to be out of compliance with pharmacy laws and practice standards established in the US to protect the public health.

Of the total 8,789 sites reviewed,… 266 (3.03%) appear to be potentially legitimate, ie, meet program criteria that could be verified solely by looking at the sites. Sixty-seven (0.76%) of the 8,789 reviewed sites have been accredited through NABP’s Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice SitesCM (VIPPS®) or Veterinary-Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice SitesCM (Vet-VIPPS®) programs, or approved through the NABP e-Advertiser ApprovalCM Program. The criteria against which NABP evaluates Internet drug outlets are provided in the appendix of this report.

HEARTLAND VETERINARY SUPPLY’S  PHARMACY IS ONE OF ONLY A FEW  ANIMAL PHARMACIES THAT IS OPERATING IN COMPLIANCE UNDER THE VET-VIPPS RULES AND REGULATIONS. When ordering online it is imparative that the pharmacy you are using is Vet-VIPPS accredited. To find accredited Pharmacies go to www.nabp.net  The National Boards of Pharmacy Web Site and click on the Vet-VIPPS sites.

October 18

My Horse University Webcast: Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and Ponies: Dr. Nicholas Frank from Tufts University will lead the discussion titled "Equine Genetics: A New Diagnostic Resource for Horse Owner.,¿ To register, visit http://www.myhorseuniversity.com/resources/webcasts/oct_2011.

October 21 - 29

U.S. National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show, Expo Square, Tulsa, Okla.: This event ranks as the most prestigious North American championship in the Arabian show horse industry. For more information or to attend, visit www.arabianhorses.org.

October 21 - 29

World Championship Appaloosa Show, Will Rogers Equestrian Center, Fort Worth, Texas: For more information on attending and show results, visit www.appaloosa.com.

October 29

Standards of Hoofcare, 2nd Annual, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University: For more information, contact the continuing education dept. at (508) 887-4723, e-mail vetCEinfo@tufts.edu or visit www.tufts.edu/vet/ce.

November 1 - 30

November "Ask the Vet": Corneal Ulcers: The AAEP is taking another month to answer your questions on equine ophthalmology regarding the specific topic of corneal ulcers. Pose your questions during November to Dr. Karen Unger concerning equine corneal ulcers.

November 4 - 6

Equine Extravaganza, The Meadow Event Park, Doswell, Va.: Equine Extravaganza® brings the excitement of a major horse trade show to the Mid-Atlantic region. To learn more about the activities and excitement that will be in attendance during this year's event, visit www.equineextravaganza.com.

November 6 - 20

AQHA World Championship Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.: Join AQHA as they take over Oklahoma City for the World Show. For show results, attending or more information, visit www.aqha.com.