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Nestl? Purina has created new dental health diets that reduce tartar with customized kibble size and complete nutrition for daily feeding of adult dogs and cats.

Synbiotics Corp. introduces Ovucheck? Premate Equine, a semi-quantitative ELISA test for the measurement of progesterone in one drop of blood. The test can be used on-site to give information regarding the presence or absence of a functional corpus luteum in mares.

Millsboro, Del. ? Intervet introduces Leventa? (levothyroxine sodium) oral solution, an alternative to oral tablets for canine hypothyroidism.

National Report - Media reports on avian influenza have fanned the flames of hyperbole among the lay press in much of the world, and public officials aren't doing much to quell fears, either.

Neogen Corp. introduces a Companion Loyalty Program for veterinary professionals.

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New York ? Pfizer's immunomodulator Zylexis? is now available in the United States for horses after almost a decade of use and patient data in Germany.

Pets Best insurance for pets, introduces Pet Vet-Talks, an online community section of its Web site, www.petsbest.com, to communicate with pet owners on timely topics of interest concerning companion animals.

Kansas City ? Bayer Animal Health is enhancing its popular Web site, BayerDVM.com.

Iams ? Tartar Treats? are tasty edible dental chews with a unique texture that doesn't crumble, the company reports.

Jorgensen Laboratories introduces heavy-duty bronze or pewter urns with threaded, screw-on lids or bases for security.

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Vetlab Supply introduces a combination UV light and pen.

IDEXX Laboratories introduces its VetLab? Station laboratory information management system (LIMS).

Veterinary Products Laboratories (VPL) introduces Duralactin Equine Joint Plus to promote normal joint activity in horses.

NuTopicals LLC introduces the Heal-A-Pet product line that contains an antiseptic gel wound cleanser, antiseptic wound spray, a therapeutic shampoo, an oral-care gel and banana-peel extract wound cream for dogs, cats and horses.

Porta-Vet now distributes the Sterne HFJ 90/20 Icon, a portable X-ray machine that is compatible with film and digital output.

Royal Canin introduces the Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Neutered Cat food, a balanced formula designed for neutered and spayed cats.

V.J. Medical Systems introduces DR-Pro 100 Portable Digital X-Ray System, the first portable digital radiographic system that combines advanced image processing, robust detector technology and easy-to-use software, the company says.

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica offers diagnostic profiling services designed to protect pigs from porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS).

Millsboro, Del. ? Intervet Inc. announces the addition of Continuum? DAP-R to its Continuum line of vaccines.

Virbac introduces CET Aquadent Dental, a breath-freshening additive for pets' drinking water. The product is for use in dogs and cats to help fight plaque accumulation.

Use an after-surgery care form like this one to educate clients, bond them to your practice, and advertise your compassion and care.

Interpath introduces Sasha's Flexi Bites? bite-sized, bacon-flavored chew joint-supplements.

PRN Pharmacal introduces IgY Plus, a palatable gel that contains dried hyperimmunized egg product, direct fed microbials, antioxidants and vitamins.

Kane Enterprises introduces Correct?, nutritional formula paste for cattle.

Orlando ? Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. named Dr. Thea Stabb of Mebane, North Carolina, grand prize winner of the Mometamax? Sweepstakes.

Jorgensen introduces Litter Magnet, a natural solution to encourage litter-box use.