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Avian influenza outbreak rocks poultry industry; Losses estimated in the millions Richmond, Va.- Virginia agriculture officials have ordered more than 1.4 million chickens and turkeys destroyed as entire flocks contract avian influenza - a viral outbreak not seen in the state since 1983.

Mobile Milling Service, Inc. introduces Super Bio-Zin in a pellet form.

Caution! You may be one of the 12 veterinarians who are going to be highly annoyed by the material in this column.

DVMNewsmagazine is dedicating an entire issue to feline health for the first time. We know cats need the same high-quality medical care as their canine counterparts, but they often don?t receive the attention they deserve from their owners.

DogWatch, Inc. introduces the DogWatch® Remote Trainer Model DWT 500, a FM-radio controlled virtual collar

AFP Imaging introduces the Ultima VCTM 6000 Veterinary Radiographic System featuring the only vertical ceiling tubemont (VCTM) on the market.

Englewood, Colo.-The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) says it took immediate action when rumors of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the United States surfaced and subsequently drove the live cattle futures contract lower.

Washington­An economic study by Sparks Co., Inc., concludes that a proposed national ban on packer ownership and feeding could cost the cattle and beef industry as much as $3.5 billion, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) reports.

Zoological Education Network introduces its client brochure entitled First Aid for Companion Birds.

Pharmacia Animal Health announces it has received recent clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a new claim for metritis.

Pharmacia Animal Health introduces the Modified Targeted Breeding (MTB) protocol.

Pullman, Wash.-As two Washington State University (WSU) students threaten to sue the veterinary college, alleging it fails to provide curricular alternatives to animal use, one top official unleashes a mass-circulated letter to fight back.

Englewood, Colo.-The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) says it took immediate action when rumors of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the United States surfaced and subsequently drove the live cattle futures contract lower.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. unveils the Orthopedic Knee Pack, its newest surgical instrument pack designed exclusively for use during stifle joint surgery.

Equine Bracing Solutions introduces its line of equine braces.

Pfizer Animal Health introduces several feline vaccine combinations and renames its Felocell® vaccines, allowing for greater flexibility in vaccine protocols, the company says.

Raleigh, N.C.- At least six North Carolina residents face charges of rendering veterinary services without a license as part of a statewide sting to curb illegal practices.

Merial introduces a new package design for its cattle line.

Tampa, Fla.-As the PetMed Express scripting saga winds down with state healath officials, the online drug retailer faces new opponents, and this time, they're the federal and civil kind.

Colorado Veterinary Products introduces the Stinger, an improved cattle prod that is lightweight and moisture resistant.

Bayer introduces new CyLence® Ultra a new cattle insecticide ear tag to protect livestock from flies.

Rambunctious goose rules roost with iron fist

Pharmacia Animal Health announces that Lincomix® Feed Medication received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the control of porcine proliferative enteropathy

DocSolve, Inc. introduces Pocket VetGo, the first pocket PC-based mobile charge-capture solution for veterinarians on the go.

Fort Dodge Animal Health introduces Fluvac® Innovator vaccines, the most current strain of influenza available in an equine vaccine.

Recently, I received a letter from an inquisitive Dalmatian owner which stated in part: "I have a 9-year-old female Dalmatian that has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection because of red blood cells found in urine aspirated from her urinary bladder during an annual physical exam. She does not have a problem urinating and her urine appears very clear; it is not bloody. My vet has tried two types of antibiotics (cephalexin first and trimethoprim-sulfa three weeks later). Even though her urine is not bloody, red blood cells are still present in the urinalysis. My vet also prescribed a special diet to prevent urate stones from forming even though no crystals were found in her urine. Is there a probability of urinary stones even though there are no crystals in her urine? Is the urinary tract infection persisting because of stones?"

Axian influenza outbreak rocks poultry industry; Losses estimated in the millions

As skunk season draws near, Thornell Corp. offers a promotion on Skunk-Off, a liquid deodorizing formula used by veterinarians.