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Davis, Calif.-Parasites in freshwater runoff may be to blame for the alarming number of deaths of federally protected southern sea otters in California, report scientists.

The Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time test kit from Southeast Vetlab, Inc. provides veterinarians with a turnkey in-house method for assessing platelet function, the company says.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. announces its clipper sharpening service.

3M introduces the Comply brand Liquid Peracetic Acid Chemical Indicator for monitoring the Steris System 1 processor.

Research focused on understanding lack of immune response; protozoan considered a world threat

Dallas-The lingering threat of terrorism prompted ACVIM to devote a half-day symposium on its biological, chemical and agricultural aspects, during its annual forum concluded June 1.

Company pays FDA $500 million in fines for quality control violations

First Priority releases its U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved Privasan Antiseptic Ointment, ANADA 200-301.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. releases its newest line of hand-held retractors.

Waldmann Lighting introduces a dental and laboratory light, the STE-155, which illuminates working areas with a head design of more than 24.5 inches.

St. Paul-A recent pseudorabies outbreak in southwestern Minnesota puts swine producers in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa back on alert for PRV in their herds. The outbreak also reinforces the importance of PRV vaccination in breeding herds and finishing units, experts say.

Nikon has introduced a new Confocal Module attachment for Eclipse L200 Series microscopes

Mr. Betcha is one of the most cooperative clients you could ever hope to have.

Q: What is a major shortcoming of some selected veterinary practices in year 2002?

An 8-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was referred to the University of Minnesota Veterinary Teaching Hospital for evaluation of bilateral nephroliths associated with persistent gross hematuria.

University of Florida neurologist earns Kirk Award

College Station, Tex.-Pet's Choice, is partnering with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University to provide the veterinary medical profession with a "high impact" program that will address professional and leadership development for the veterinarian.

Overland Park, Kansas-Fort Dodge Animal Health surveyed 1,200 veterinary clinics that regularly test for Lyme disease in dogs, and found that 41 percent tested positive for canine Lyme.

Denver -A decision by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to stop using leather basketballs was condemned by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA).

Pointe Scientific, Inc. releases a complete set of validated instrument applications for the ELAN ATAC 8000 and a line of liquid stable chemistry reagents for the ATAC 8000.

Stroke setback didn't stop Kansas DVM from competing in grueling Boston Marathon; first stroke survivor to complete 'king of marathons'

Precision Medical Instruments introduces a complete digital veterinary imaging system

Veterinary Products Laboratories (VPL) announces its strategic alliance with Poly-Med, Inc., a research and development company, to make and market TISSUEMEND

Signalment: Canine, Yorkshire Terrier, 11-year-old, female spayed, 15 lbs.

3M provides the Comply brand Rapid Enzymatic Indicators and Challenge Test Packs.

Olympus America, Inc. introduces the IX71 inverted research microscope for advanced live cell applications.

Medical Engineering and Development, Inc. releases the Zoo/Wildlife Lifting Transportable Surgical Table, designed for use in zoos or wildlife gaming facilities.

The lists of emerging diseases in pets and humans bear a striking resemblance. This is because many of these diseases are zoonotic, shared, or of "animal origin".