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Rx Vitamins introduces Liquid Hepato Support, a liquid nutraceutical blend vitamin with standardized milk thistle and alpha lipoic acid.

Jorgensen Laboratories introduces the Eye Shield and Face Shield for routine veterinary dental work.

Stone Manufacturing introduces the Henderson Equine Castrating Instrument.

A DVM Newsmagazine question for veterinarians.

We fill red-top tubes with the gel from cold packs, aspirate the air out with a needle and syringe, and freeze the tubes.

I use a 4-in, conically shaped diamond pocket file (Woodstock International) to sharpen and repair winged dental elevators.

Adhering the tags together prevents the sound, yet they can be separated if needed.

In our busy practice, clinicians can't always keep up with the many radiographs that are taken.

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SmartWorks introduces the DP-6600, a digital black-and-white ultrasound platform that provides USB image storage, image clarity and ease of use.

Morris Animal Foundation released of its new holiday card program.

The Riro Company introduces the granite mini-monument.

With eight career changes, this dean and CDC official has experienced the profession from many angles, and he believes that veterinary medicine is at a defining moment. "We need to commit to re-establishing our societal relevance and social responsibility."

Virbac Animal Health introduces a Web site that offers free continuing education in veterinary dermatology and other educational resources for veterinarians.

FridgeFreeze introduces a portable 110-volt vaccine/medical refrigerator.

Formation of hematomas of varying size is an inherent risk associated with venipunctures. They are not only "unsightly;" they become especially problematic in patients that require multiple diagnostic or therapeutic venipunctures. What procedure do you use to minimize venipuncture-induced hematomas?

John Fredrick looked at the X-ray for several seconds. He then turned to Jennifer Adams and looked briefly over his glasses at a yellow Lab named Ben lying on the floor. John folded his glasses and laid them on the exam table. He was a robust man in his late 40s, and his normally jolly manner was now noticeably muted.

Kaytee introduces Snix Snax, a blend of snacks for birds and small pets.

I love dogs. I always have. Interestingly, I've never been bitten by a dog, despite a career in veterinary medicine and jobs in a dog pound, a pet shop, and a kennel.

Pets Best introduced a program for bonded pet owners.

National Report — Within 24 hours, two female deans were named to lead key veterinary programs at the University of Georgia (UGA) and University of Pennsylvania.

Stone Manufacturing introduces the Henderson Equine Castrating Instrument.

Denver — The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum will relocate to Louisville, Ky., after Hurricane Katrina spoiled plans for a New Orleans meeting.

Broomfield, Colo. — Banfield opened its 500th hospital in late October.

Pathologic processes, such as inflammatory mass and neoplasia, share some MRI characteristics as well as similarities in origin, shape or anatomic site.

Santa Rosa, Calif. — Veterinarians are at odds over a ballot initiative opponents suggest could limit the use of recombinant vaccines.

When a calf is born in a cold place and needs an addition to its natural raiment, take a burlap sack, cut about one-third across the bottom end.

Medical Innovations introduces the Medical Waste Machine system to convert sharps from medical waste to ordinary waste.