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Did you know a prosthesis has been developed that can take the place of a cortical bone allograft in some dogs with appendicular osteosarcoma? Or that dogs with osteosarcoma can also be helped through bone transport osteogenesis-a technique in which healthy bone is slowly moved into the site of a defect to form regenerate bone there?

CoActiv introduces PACS4VETS, a picture archive and communication system, designed to meet radiology requirements of the veterinary profession.

Platinum Performance introduces Bio-Sponge?, an intestinal adsorbent that absorbs 99 percent of Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens toxins in vitro.

Bluegrass Equine Products introduces Elite G.I., an anti-diuretic product.

The Anderson Group introduces Wellpride Omega-3 for horses.

Bloodline Equine Supply introduces natural joint lubricant that combines the benefits of hyaluronic acid, glycine and the anti-inflammatory properties of boswella serrata.

AgriLabs introduces a salmonella vaccine that has a conditional license through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Addison Biological Laboratory Inc. introduces the single-dose label for MaxiGuard, a pinkeye bacterin.

EPS Inc. unveils IV PRO?; the site protector is the latest product in its IV accessory line.

Engle USA introduces the smallest line of portable freezers that run off of 12-volt power and plug straight into a lighter adapter in any vehicle, the company says.

Inovadent announces its new vetX Veterinary Digital Radiography System designed to meet the needs of veterinary professionals.

Premier Pet Products introduces Easy Walk Harness, a new no-pull harness, which discourages leash pulling.

Medtronic introduces Tono-pen Vet to take intraocular pressure (IOP); the product uses application technology that is the most accurate to determine true IOP.

Heska introduces a refractometer with a dual urine specific gravity (USG) scale, a total solids scale and automa0tic temperature compensation, the company says.

Lifelearn introduces the first manual in a series that provides practices with a resource for development of practice standards, protocols, policies, procedures and staff training.

ADER Enterprises introduces Pet Vision? ophthalmic nutraceutical eye drops to assist with maintenance of cataracts in companion pets.

Las Vegas — A good patient history offers clues to physical exam findings, behavioral disorders or potential environmental hazards that threaten birds.

"Recent Advances in Feline Vaccinology" presented by Dr. Michael Lappin is now available on CD-ROM from Heska.

Imex introduces trans-ilial rods and nuts.

ImproMed introduces a 15-minute continuing education CD designed to guide clinics through creating low-cost, high-quality online reminder cards.

Jorgensen Laboratories introduces Rainbow Dental Instruments constructed from lightweight silicon, which is autoclavable.

Hardy Diagnostics introduces the E coliPRO 0157 Latex Agglutination Kit for definitive identification of E. coli 0157 from a single isolated colony.

Hardy Diagnostics introduces StrepPRO Grouping Kit, a streptococcal grouping, latex agglutination kit used for the rapid identification of streptococcal groups A, B, C, D, F and G from primary culture plates.

Vmed Technology introduces the Vet-Dop Doppler blood pressure monitor that provides consistent, accurate blood pressure readings for small animals in the exam room or surgery suite and is useful in assessing peripheral blood flow during surgery, the company says.

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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.