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National Report - $1,451: It's the price most clients will stop treatment of a sick or injured animal, veterinarians report.

EPS announces the addition of new styles and sizes to its line of tamper-evident safety seals.

Merrimack, N.H. - Most DVMs would agree that fecal examination is an important part of any dog or cat wellness program.

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Even in this age of evidence-based medicine, case reports still have great value, says this professor, researcher, and veterinary endocrinologist. "It is the well-worked-up case report that may provide completely new ideas."

Maxisonic Jet II is a combination Piezo Ultrasonic Scaler and bicarbonate polisher.

Infinium Medical Inc. introduces the Veterinary Pulse Oximeter.

Novartis introduces a Web site designed to help owners identify and seek treatment for skin problems in their dogs.

Blackwell Publishing introduces "Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond."

I recently read an article touting the 10 safest cities in the United States. I could hardly believe my eyes. My town was not even mentioned.

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

Severe cases generally require both medical and surgical management.

Columbia, Mo. - Dr. Joe Kornegay announced his resignation as dean of the University of Missouri (MU) College of Veterinary Medicine to accept a position at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (UNC), effective Oct. 16.

EPS, Inc. introduces Chemo-Safety Bags.

DBI America introduces the Maxisonic II, an integrated system containing combination scaler/motor.

Practicing in the only health profession sanctioned to end life, Dr. Mary Welle vividly recalls the case.

Columbia, Mo. - The number of equine West Nile virus (WNV) cases surpassed the number recorded for the entire season last year, according to Gayle Johnson, DVM, University of Missouri-Columbia (MU).

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. and the Richard Wolf company of Germany joined together to offer a wide range of endoscopy equipment for the veterinary market.

Minneapolis - The business of veterinary medicine operates like a cartel, misusing its regulatory power to strangle competition.

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National Report - Described by insiders as "encyclopedic," AAFP's vaccine guidelines boil down to one ingredient: inoculation should be individualized, based on the patient's needs and risk-to-benefit ratio.

Austin, Texas - After two months of fundraising, the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation (TVMF) raised more than $32,000 for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

To prepare a slide without having to label it, position the smear from the left ear on the center of the slide and a smear from the right ear on the right third of the slide.

Exclusively Equine introduces the "Breeder's Guide to Mare, Foal and Stallion Care" for horse breeders.

I read Brian Conrad's article, "Are You Chasing Off Clients?" (July/August 2006), and he makes some valid points. In the same breath though, you must set limits or clients will run over you as long as you let them.

Securos introduces OrthoFiber No. 5 with a surgical Crimp Clamp.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has spent millions of dollars to review and whittle down the list of 29 original parties interested in hosting its $450 million National Bio-and Agro-defense Facility (NBAF). Last month, the agency's team of experts narrowed that list to 14 potential sites based on four criteria: acquisition/construction/operations, research capabilities, workforce and community acceptance. The following is a list of candidates that have advanced to the next phase of DHS's site planning process. DHS expects to name the final NBAF site in early 2008.

Kacey introduces an ethylene glycol test for dogs and cats that takes 12 minutes to process, the company says.