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Washington-The first round of trials to develop a West Nile vaccine for birds has shown a significant reduction in mortality in inoculated American crows, scientists report.

Technology, pet owner requests for state-of-art care will drive these modalities to be incorporated into daily practice

Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation has introduced MaxiVac? Platinum? with Emunade?, the first combination vaccine for mycoplasma pneumonia and swine influenza virus with a USDA-approved label for reduced shedding of H1N1 and H3N2 flu viruses.

I entered the exam room and introduced myself as I always do with new clients.

As part of every physical examination veterinarians perform, the ear canals and eardrum should be checked.

Austin, Texas- As PetMed Express settles a slew of administrative battles with state pharmacy boards across the country, Texas leaders strike with litigation to ban company sales in the state and fine the online pet pharmacy $1,000 per day for each day it allegedly sold prescription drugs illegally to Texas consumers.

In an effort to supply clinicians with management resources to build and sustain a successful practice, Novartis Animal Health offers Growth Alliance, an integrated program designed to help veterinarians meet the challenges of small business ownership.

The new JorVet flexible endoscope system provides easy access into the smallest of body cavities.

Vitality Systems introduces K-9 Plus, a chewable multi-vitamin/mineral supplement

Jeffwerberpets, Inc. introduces its calming formulas for stressed dogs and cats.

Recent advancements in technology, especially in veterinary medicine, can often become overwhelming. Practitioners often question if they should invest in expensive equipment that may not be used enough to justify the expense.

Olympus America Corp. introduces the IX51 inverted microscope system for live cell study, in vitro fertilization and other cellular injection applications.

Selecting the proper modality will help equine practitioners identify medical problems that were previously difficult to pinpoint

Have you ever noticed the similarity between hiring an employee and purchasing a new shirt?

As West Nile Virus (WNV) dominates headlines worldwide, the only vaccine on the market - available to horses - is quietly making noise in equine veterinary circles.

ACell, a new tissue engineering company, recently introduced a new veterinary product that naturally promotes the restoration of tissue in wounds and surgical applications.

Classic Medical Supply introduces the Classic 100 Falco Ultrasound System Solution.

New rules issued this summer are requiring 190,000 research and diagnostic laboratories, including veterinary facilities, to notify federal authorities if they are in possession of any of 36 "select" biological agents.

High Medical Technologies introduces the VersaTron, a compact size, high power, focused shock wave device designed for veterinary medicine.

The Merck Veterinary Manual is available online and it's free. The veterinarians' resource can be accessed at www.merckvetmanual.com. anytime, anywhere.

The VetDRS, the veterinary direct radiography system developed by Bluegrass Veterinary Technologies LLC uses a flat-panel Varian array to digitally capture a diagnostic-quality radiographic image and send it by cable to a computer for storing and viewing

Medical and veterinary professionals may find it difficult to access information on the risks of roundworm and hookworm zoonotic infections in people.

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. announces the release of a new test that will aid veterinarians in the treatment of Lyme disease in dogs.

VetCentric delivers human and veterinary pharmaceutical drugs, preventives, compounded medications and therapeutic diets directly to the client's door

Editor's Note: In a continuing series of articles, DVM Newsmagazine has teamed up with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, (ACVIM) to bring you the latest in research abstracts on a variety of topics. Every month, an ACVIM diplomate will summarize, in abstract form, the latest research in specialty fields. These articles are coordinated with the help of Dr. Ron Lyman, Ft. Pierce, Fla.

Cleveland-Dr. H. Steven Steinberg believes he has created an oncological database with statistically significant value for veterinarians. The service, www.vetcancerregistry.com, makes available more than 5,000 cancer cases, including contributions from seven universities as well as several private sites.

Editor's Note: This month Dr. Randall Ott, DVM, MS, diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists addresses dystocia and strategies to help prevent problem deliveries in cattle. Ott is a professor at the University Of Illinois College Of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana. He made presentations on the subject at the American Veterinary Medical Association meeting in Nashville.

Although reservoirs of birds are known to serve as amplifying hosts for West Nile Virus in horses, humans and other animals, what isn't yet proven is whether those birds are migratory or contained.