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Misco introduces the Vetmed Refractometer, a portable digital testing instrument designed for animal blood and urine analysis.

EPS introduces Hispac III Electronic Prescription Counter, an accurate tablet/capsule counter that allows only one tablet to pass the electronic eye at a time.

Susan Gunn introduces a new Web site offering QuickBooks? training at www.SolutionsForYourPractice.com.

Anacom introduces a new assortment of greeting cards for patient recall, reminder and other communications.

Cap Dierks has always had a passion for two things: veterinary medicine and politics. So after running a successful clinic for 10 years, he decided to pursue his other interest. It began with serving on the local school board for 15 years, the hospital board for nine years and one year as president of the Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association. He then turned to the unicameral, nonpartisan Nebraska Senate, which he served in from 1987 to 2002. Dierks plans to once again serve in the state legislature, after losing his seat to a competitor following a redistricting. "Anybody who has the propensity to serve people should serve in public office," Dierks says.

Silver Spring, Md.- Animal Planet's New Breed Vets wasn't scheduled to air this November following the unexpected death of host Steve Irwin in early September.

Kaytee introduces Healthy Toppings Sauces, in banana, kiwi/melon and wild berry flavors for birds.

EPS announces the TampAlerT? Security Envelope.

RADinfo Systems? introduces a new orthopedic templating software application, PowerPACS? e-Templating.

Vision USA introduces sport bifocal safety glasses available for safety and magnification needs, the company says.

Lee Biosolutions introduces anti-canine heartworm and anti-feline leukemia antibodies.

More than a year in the making, the 2006 American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) Feline Vaccine Advisory Panel Report is scheduled for publication in the Nov. 1 issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Welch Allyn introduces the MacroView? Veterinary Otoscope, a handheld otoscope with a longer, smaller-diameter specula that gives veterinarians deeper penetration and clearer views of the ear canal.

Henry Schein introduces the Ultima 250 Arm Mount Unit, a complete veterinary dental system that comes mounted on a 12-inch arm for a wall mount or pole mount to maximize workspace.

Bowie Manufacturing introduces the new Ultra-Light high frequesncy portable X-ray unit.

Henry Schein's Veterinary Division introduces Vetgate USA? to help practitioners better promote their services, increase compliance and improve communication with clients.

The Henry Schein Veterinary Division announces Prot?g? Ultrasonic Scaler Inserts, LED (light-emitting diode) technology.

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., (BIVI) announces the implementation of its monitoring assignment for global insight of circovirus disease (MAGIC) program, which will assist swine producers and veterinarians in identifying, assessing and monitoring several disease risk factors related to porcine circovirus associated diseases (PCVAD).

WESTBROOK, MAINE - IDEXX Laboratories introduces the Snap 4Dx Test an in-house test that lets veterinarians screen for heartworm, ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease and anaplasmosis.

PORTLAND, ORE. - FutureVet, an innovative new toolkit designed to help veterinarians talk with students about veterinary medicine, is available at cost to all veterinarians from Banfield Charitable Trust.

Murfreesboro, Tenn. - She was no stranger to major life change.

Dr. Robert M. Miller recounts one memorable Halloween and a sudden emergency visit.

Technik Technology introduces Hydro Physio? hydrotherapy systems for water-based, low-impact physiotherapy.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. introduces the Cross-Action Stifle Retractor with Speed Lock.

San Antonio - More than 4,000 practitioners are expected to ride into the American Association of Equine Practitioners (A?P) meeting at the 52nd Annual Convention, Dec. 2-6.

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. launched a novel nationwide initiative to get senior and arthritic canine patients up and playing.

As a veterinarian, you just never know what you are going to do each day.

Agroscan introduces five portable ultrasounds specifically adapted to each animal species.

Agri-Pro introduces a new line of cleaning products.

Violet Shade is one of my most colorful clients, and I mean that literally. Every time I try to explain something to her, she becomes so embarrassed that her face takes on a crimson glow. Such was the case when I tried to explain why her cat, Pansy, couldn't get pregnant.