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Minneapolis — A study confirms the shortage of food animal veterinarians in the United States and offers future estimates on the depth of such deficiencies.

Hill's introduces Prescription Diet? j/d, a pet food clinically proven to reduce pain and improve mobility in dogs with osteoarthritis.

Westbrook, Maine — IDEXX Laboratories introduces an improved Cornerstone 6.2 practice management system.

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. received approval from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for simultaneous use of the Enterisol? Ileitis FF, Enterisol? SC-54FF and Ingelvac? ERY-ALC.

Progeny Inc. introduces VetVision Mobile, a mobile dental system for veterinary practitioners.

DermaPet introduces KlearWax Otic, a foaming ear cleaner for companion animals.

Earigant? Pet Ear Cleaner is a liquid precleaner and deodorizer for infected ears.

Indications for electrocardiography include arrhythmias heard on auscultation, breathing problems, shock, fainting or seizures, cardiac murmurs, and systemic disease that affects the heart (e.g. tumors, kidney dysfunction, heartworm disease).

Spectrum introduces microgrind scissors with a knife-like cutting blade and a serrated blade, making the scissors the sharpest the company has to offer.

Bitebuster? introduces extreme gauntlet, protective gloves made from Kevlar? and nitrile rubber.

Animal Nutrition Technologies introduces 23 veterinary formulated nutraceutical support formulas.

Nordic Naturals introduces Omega-3 Pet capsules for dogs and cats.

Blackwell Publishing introduces The British Small Animal Veterinary Association's Psittacine Birds, Second Edition.

Delmarva 2000 introduces the HFR high-frequency radio surgery unit featuring a 3+ MHz radio-frequency waves powered by more than 125 watts. The unit measures instant bipolar switching and no changing of hand piece or electrodes, the company says.

Spectrum introduces Spectra-Lube?, a 32-ounce spray lubricant designed to protect and lubricate surgical instruments.

Wedgewood Pharmacy introduces Trilostane capsules for the treatment of canine Cushing's disease.

Shank's Veterinary Equipment introduces a custom MRI table.

Cedar River Laboratories introduces a new inhalation system that provides an inexpensive method for the treatment of small animals.

The Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) announced its affiliation with VetCentric? as an MVMApreferred provider.

Pet Togethers Inc. introduces the Vim and Vigor nutritional supplement program for veterinarians.

Umbilical masses in calves are a common problem presented to veterinarians. Proper management of these masses first requires a correct diagnosis. The differentials for umbilical masses include hernias and infections/abscesses. Although some hernias can spontaneously resolve, most umbilical problems require surgery.

Purr...fect fence introduces a free-standing cat enclosure fencing system designed to ensure cats cannot climb out.

Abaxis Inc. introduces an Avian/Reptilian Profile Plus diagnostic rotor for use with its VetScan Blood Chemistry Analyzer.

Mast Technology LLC introduces its Dental Adapter that allows practitioners to convert dental films into high-resolution images.

The most idealistic, sensitive, and empathetic caregivers tend to be most at risk for burnout. Watch for these warning signs:

Phoenix — PractiVet? introduces OcluVet?, a nutraceutical eye drop solution that contains critical ingredients used by the ocular lens to aid in the repair and maintenance of lens crystalline proteins.

Gunn Consulting introduces "More than Just Turning it on," a handbook on computer maintenance, backups, updates vs. upgrades, practice and patient identity protection and more.

The people seated around us were strangers, and none of them looked as though they could discuss tractors or horses.