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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.

Mila's unique valve allows quick, safe aspiration and evacuation with a syringe.

WestCoast introduces compact jet pools positioned 50 percent in the ground, so the dog can view the handler at a normal walking height.

Neogen introduces a new formulation of thyroid replacement therapy to its line of small animal products.

Kodak introduces computed radiography (CR) systems and other medical imaging solutions specifically to meet the needs of veterinarians.

WestCoast introduces a water walker treadmill to provide hydrotherapy to clients of a variety of sizes and needs.

The Milk and Dairy Beef Quality Assurance Center announces an updated "Caring for Dairy Animals" technical guide and self-assessment for the nation's milk producers.

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

Should we actually charge for medicine or give it away?

Orlando, Fla. - New graduates pay an average 5.3-percent more for student loans while starting salaries rose 3 percent in 2004.

To help restrain fractious cats, use a bathmat.

As a small luxury, I provide scented hand soap, lotion, and ring cleaner at the staff sink.

To prevent our dental prophylaxis patients from looking like wet mops, we place disposable plastic shower caps on them.

We use colored zip strips, usually used for securing wire or cabling, to mark our cold-tray instruments.

Don't forget to moisten your glass stoppers with glycerine, the hygroscopic property of which will keep them from sticking in the bottle.

In my practice, we give clients a different thank-you gift each month.

In the article "Three-minute peripheral blood film evaluation: The leukon" in the December 2004 issue, the last sentence in the section titled "Is there a left shift present?" on page 1036 should read, "If the narrowest portion [of the nucleus] is greater than one-third of the widest portion, the cell is classified as a band cell or an immature neutrophil."

New graduates do not have the privilege of "dating" practices. This a one reason why so few stay with their first practices.

Las Vegas - Thirty-one veterinary students landed a $2,500 scholarship and $1,000 stipend from the Western Veterinary Conference (WVC).

Do not be fearful of making a decision. Your are negotiating a position to expand your expertise ...

So you want a raise, a vacation, a smile; well, here is what the boss wants: good employees and team members.

Washington - By the time this year's graduates reach retirement age, they likely will have witnessed a disease epidemic.

The veterinary graduate's final assignment as a student requires research, a meticulously planned budget and the right questions.