News

New York — Pfizer introduces Lutalyse (dinoprost tromethamine) sterile solution for reproductive management of beef operations.

ORLANDO — Merck & Co. Inc. and Merial Limited introduce the Ninth Edition of the Merck Veterinary Manual.

Providence House Manufacturing introduces Smart Cat Box, litter box that is a natural and safe way for veterinarians to collect feline urine samples for urinalysis.

Blackwell Publishing introduces "Small Animal Dermatology" by Karen Moriello, that aims to provide a general overview of the dermatology of the dog and cat.

Heska introduces ThyroMed? chewable tablets for the treatment of canine hypothyroidism.

Pfizer Animal Health introduces the Equimax Vet Pack.

Vetoquinol introduces Enisyl-F, a palatable lysine-based paste that comes in a dial-a-dose syringe for accurate administration.

Washington—With zoonotic and emerging animal diseases rising at rates unforeseen a decade ago, the onus rests largely on veterinarians to shield the world from infectious animal disease spread.

MILA International introduces multi-lumen catheters for cats.

Vet One is an in-line warming system, available from Dan Scott and Associates, that warms IV fluids to preset output temperature range 37c to 41.5c + 1c.

PetLabs 360 expanded its line with the introduction of Arthrogen for horses.

EPS Inc. introduces trigger spray bottles in three sizes.

Apexx Equipment introduces Reagent Cartridges for the IDEXX Vetlyte Electrolyte Analyzer.

Vetland Medical introduces the Landmark Large Animal Anesthesia System powered by Drager.

Spectrum introduces autoclavable endoscopes.

Bluegrass Equine Products introduces Equi-BuildER, a gamma oryzanol supplement designed for sales and performance horses.

Bluegrass Equine Products Inc. introduces the Equine Slipper.

Hill's? introduces Prescription Diet k/d? canned formula that is more palatable.

Cleveland — Treating wildlife poses its own set of legal risks, even if it conflicts with veterinary ethics, DVMs warn.

Prima introduces a flush kit for the Prima product line.

ITHACA, N.Y. — Behavior ranks as veterinary medicine's most inconspicuous specialty, often overlooked at academic and professional levels. No affliction treated is devoid of a behavior mechanism.

Veterinary Pet Insurance introduces a new booklet, the VPI Resource and the VPI Reference Series, to provide professionals a comprehensive analysis of VPI Pet Insurance policies, procedural guidelines and literature on the current thinking in specific areas of clinical medicine.

WAUKESHA, WIS. — SurgiVet introduces Pure-Guard ? a passive gas evacuation system that traps gas emissions, protecting against anesthetic gasses.

Chamber dilatation results in secondary atrioventricular valvular regurgitation.

Spectrum introduces surgical stainless steel elevators with winged tips that can be used in most extraction procedures.

Anacom introduces a new filing system starter kit for the veterinary profession.

American Business Card relaunched its Web site.

MILLSBORO, DEL. — Intervet's Vetsulin (porcine insulin zinc suspension) is the first and only insulin approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to manage canine diabetes.