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You have graduated; you have passed the boards, and you have finally found a practice that is a great fit. The owner is very excited about having you start your career at the practice too. Now, you must walk through the door of that practice, and make your first impression as a "new" team member.

The decision to market your services is a personal one and needs to be planned.

Addison Biological Laboratory, Inc. announces the launch of a new, internationally patented companion animal ear care formula, Maxi/Guard Zn 4.5 Otic.

Intervet introduces Liberty(tm), an equine insecticide available exclusively through veterinarians.

Washington­Partly in response to questions and concerns raised by America's cattle producers through the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says it will conduct "listening and educational sessions" on country of origin labeling in key cattle-producing states.

Grassroots effort to outlaw cat declaws takes hold at state level; CVMA speaks out against legislation, its affect on ownership

Madison, Wis. - While controversy on the frequency of vaccine administration continues to stir debate among veterinarians, a taskforce from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has rolled out new canine vaccine recommendations.

Plagued by a sluggish economy and rising costs, state lawmakers charged with plugging nearly $26 billion in nationwide debt are desperate for new revenue. And for some, taxing professional services including veterinary care could freeze the financial meltdown.

ForceOut? Odor Eliminator from Adventus Products gets rid of unwanted smells.

Veterinary Products Laboratories introduces Duralactin?, a milk-based product to treat chronic inflammation in dogs in the form of a chewable tablet.

If pet owners are really concerned about West Nile Virus, keep pets inside away from mosquitoes during prime mosquito feeding hours, says Dr. Richard Bowen, professor in the department of biomedical sciences at Colorado State University.

Washington-If government has its way, consumers may be forced to forego flying the pet-friendly skies.

Natural Animal Feeds USA introduces Hoof Moist

Cleveland-About 30 cats and five dogs at the Cleveland Animal Protective League (APL) are dead following a devastating outbreak of parvovirus in early February.

Focus It, LLC offers the PiezoVet? 100

Boston, Mass.-Larry M. Hawk, DVM, was just named president and CEO of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA).

Veterinary Products Laboratories introduces two synthetic pheromone formulas for cats and dogs.

San Antonio-The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) says it is taking action to further reduce E. coli O157:H7 in beef production.

Dr. Kerry Muhovich discusses the special considerations practioners need to be aware of when providing parasite control for newly adopted pets.

Castle Beach Co. introduces ProVSeal, a new polymer gel that forms an invisible barrier when applied to teeth

The Vibratome Company's CompPro 3000 Microtome for use in veterinary laboratories

Dr. Radford Davis explains why veterinarians need to take the lead in talking to their clients about the potential risks of disease transmission from pets to clients and why prevention is so important.

Angell Memorial Animal Hospital offers "The Angell Memorial Animal Hospital Book of Wellness and Preventive Care for Dogs"

New Colorado legislation would allow up to $100,000 in damages against DVMs

Bitebuster? Safety Wear for professionals offers an alternative to the thick leather handling gloves commonly used for bite and scratch resistance

ETags, LLC, introduces Dog-eTag?, a shock-resistant, waterproof digital dog tag that stores up to 40 lines of text in five different languages.

Fort Dodge Animal Health introduces Prime Protection, a health preparation guideline that encompasses disease prevention, parasite control, growth promotion, record keeping and other preconditioning recommendations proven to enhance the performance and value of calves.

Pedigree Perfection introduces its casual class of three-toned jackets