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IDEXX announces its sponsorship of the 7th-Annual Continuing Education (CE) Seminar for Equine Veterinarians during the weeklong 81st Hambletonian Festival of Racing, which began July 29.

Slightly hypertonic water will stimulate the thirst center, impelling a horse to drink more overall water.

Katrina's anniversary marked by insurance struggles, staffing shortages and rebuilding delays

Schaumburg, Ill. - He loves every minute of his job, but Dr. Bruce Little's morning starts at an early 4:30 a.m., jotting down notes on ideas for the nation's largest veterinary membership organization. By 8 a.m., the executive vice president arrives at office headquarters and spends his first hour trying to decipher what those notes say.

National Report - - "This is the new parvo," an expert says of the canine influenza outbreak now confirmed in 22 states.

Success in veterinary medicine requires three things: hard work, perseverance and being at the right place at the right time.

And we think you're bound to come away from Veterinary Economics' Hospital Design Conference with ideas that will save you expensive last-minute changes--and even change your thinking about your building project.

Madison, N.J. - Fort Dodge Animal Health received approval from the U.S.

AgriLabs, Ltd., was awarded exclusive distribution, sales and marketing responsibilities for the BeluMedX equine wound care product line, including the Lacerum? brand of Equine Wound Management products sold exclusively to veterinarians.

"She got into her vet truck and left without ever washing her boots!"

Montgomery Ala. - 7/28/06 -Alabama's HB254 concerning animal identification passed in April during the state's legislative session.

Atlanta - 7/31/06 - Georgia lawmakers revised the state veterinary practice act with active support of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association and the state board of veterinary medicine.

BREA, CALIF. - 7/20/06- Canine skin allergies and urinary tract infections in cats rank first in policyholder claims submitted last year to Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI).

Honolulu - 7/17/06- More than 9,500 attendees of the American Veterinary Medical Association's annual convention have convened on Honolulu, marking this year's show the group's largest in attendance.

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BROOKINGS,S.D. - 7/12/06 - A way to test for Chronic Wasting Disease in live animals is being researched at South Dakota State University.

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. - 7/10/06 -The plate and many of the screws that had been inserted into Barbaro's injured hind leg were replaced Saturday by Dr. Dean Richardson, chief of surgery, University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Bullfeather was beside himself with concern over his cat, Raisin.

DermaPet introduces MalAcetic HC Wet Wipes, that contain 25 pledgets, impervious, unevenly surfaced for better cleansing.

The cornea is a unique portion of the outer fibrous tunic of the eye. Being transparent, it is the main refractive structure of the eye due to the air tissue interface. Even though the cornea is constantly exposed to the environment, it is able to maintain its clarity by continually replacing the surface epithelium and by maintaining a preocular tear film with the aid of both the lacrimal system and the eyelids.

Our practice owner made attractive framed displays of interesting radiographs and pertinent history to educate and occupy our clients while they wait in the exam rooms.

One of our technicians came up with this idea to use a shoe rack that hands over a door to organize our splints.

We save the empty sterile diluent vials to use as containers for medicine dispensed in small amounts, such as meloxicam for cats or antibiotics or anthelmintics for tiny exotic animals.

Where does the job of veterinarian rank among a list of top 50 jobs when comparing stress levels, schedule flexibility, and working environments? The job squeaks in at No. 49, nestled between sales engineer (No. 48) and school administrator (No. 50).

Executive Board members have fast begun developing a list of search committee candidates.