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Bowie Manufacturing introduces the new Ultra-Light high frequesncy portable X-ray unit.

Henry Schein's Veterinary Division introduces Vetgate USA? to help practitioners better promote their services, increase compliance and improve communication with clients.

The Henry Schein Veterinary Division announces Prot?g? Ultrasonic Scaler Inserts, LED (light-emitting diode) technology.

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., (BIVI) announces the implementation of its monitoring assignment for global insight of circovirus disease (MAGIC) program, which will assist swine producers and veterinarians in identifying, assessing and monitoring several disease risk factors related to porcine circovirus associated diseases (PCVAD).

WESTBROOK, MAINE - IDEXX Laboratories introduces the Snap 4Dx Test an in-house test that lets veterinarians screen for heartworm, ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease and anaplasmosis.

PORTLAND, ORE. - FutureVet, an innovative new toolkit designed to help veterinarians talk with students about veterinary medicine, is available at cost to all veterinarians from Banfield Charitable Trust.

Murfreesboro, Tenn. - She was no stranger to major life change.

Dr. Robert M. Miller recounts one memorable Halloween and a sudden emergency visit.

Technik Technology introduces Hydro Physio? hydrotherapy systems for water-based, low-impact physiotherapy.

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. launched a novel nationwide initiative to get senior and arthritic canine patients up and playing.

As a veterinarian, you just never know what you are going to do each day.

Agroscan introduces five portable ultrasounds specifically adapted to each animal species.

Agri-Pro introduces a new line of cleaning products.

Violet Shade is one of my most colorful clients, and I mean that literally. Every time I try to explain something to her, she becomes so embarrassed that her face takes on a crimson glow. Such was the case when I tried to explain why her cat, Pansy, couldn't get pregnant.

Impromed introduces Infinity Mobile Edition, providing a portable and comprehensive solution to the veterinarian that practices out of the office.

DULUTH, GA. - Merial reports that its 1,000-dog Previcox (firocoxib) osteoarthritis trial in more than 100 veterinary hospitals adequately demonstrates the drug's efficacy and safety.

ST. LOUIS - Only 30 percent of pet owners schedule professional dental cleanings for their pets, yet four out of five owners in this group do so with a veterinary recommendation.

Scil Animal Care Co. announces a partnership with Braun Vet Care to introduce the Aesculap line of surgical motor systems to the United States.

SANTA CLARA, CALIF. - Lifescience Plus introduces Bloodstop? and Bloodstop iX?, a hemostatic gauze that controls bleeding instantly and faster than traditional gauze, the company says.

Kinetic introduces Oral HA Conquer to reduce joint swelling in horses.

DermaPet introduces a lime dip with a 97.8 percent sulfurated lime solution.

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Like many citizens, I think, I feel split on the issue of breed-specific legislation. And it doesn't seem like the news stories I hear or read are tapping veterinarians for information. Yet you're exposed to all types of breeds. And you know about animal behavior. Should some breeds with aggressive tendencies be singled out?

Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc. offers Konsyl Original, a powder-form, natural fiber supplement and bowel normalizer for animals.

This year for our clinic calendar, which we send to clients as a holiday card, we will use 12 photos of staff members' pets!

To get a cat into a carrier without the cat panicking and flailing about, pull a pillowcase over the cat and loosely twist the pillowcase closed.

In "Repairing mandibular symphyseal fractures with no slipping," which appeared in the June 2006 Idea Exchange, a pin was recommended in certain situations to stabilize and repair these injuries.