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Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica offers diagnostic profiling services designed to protect pigs from porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS).

Millsboro, Del. ? Intervet Inc. announces the addition of Continuum? DAP-R to its Continuum line of vaccines.

Virbac introduces CET Aquadent Dental, a breath-freshening additive for pets' drinking water. The product is for use in dogs and cats to help fight plaque accumulation.

Use an after-surgery care form like this one to educate clients, bond them to your practice, and advertise your compassion and care.

Interpath introduces Sasha's Flexi Bites? bite-sized, bacon-flavored chew joint-supplements.

PRN Pharmacal introduces IgY Plus, a palatable gel that contains dried hyperimmunized egg product, direct fed microbials, antioxidants and vitamins.

Kane Enterprises introduces Correct?, nutritional formula paste for cattle.

Orlando ? Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. named Dr. Thea Stabb of Mebane, North Carolina, grand prize winner of the Mometamax? Sweepstakes.

Denver - The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) updated its 2003 canine vaccine guidelines and added a section on shelter animal medicine.

Jorgensen introduces Litter Magnet, a natural solution to encourage litter-box use.

Collected donations could help pay for shelter education from VMAT members.

Albany, N.Y. - A new law effective this month in New York requires veterinarians to submit information to the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, a division of the Department of Health, every time a controlled substance is dispensed.

Agri-Pro introduces the Bottom's Up Leash? to help walk dogs comfortably and safely.

Dental extractions are among the more common veterinary dental procedures. With that said, there are key considerations every veterinarian must consider before an extraction is performed. This article explores the options.

Jorgensen Laboratories introduces the Pet Mitt, a brown-colored disposable glove that is 18-inches long and shaped like a mitten.

Nutramax introduces Oxstrin, a veterinary exclusive oxidative stress inhibitor with super oxide dismutase (SOD) complex.

Intervet Inc. licensed the exclusive rights to a new veterinary West Nile virus vaccine technology from Acambis, a company with expertise in discovering, developing and manufacturing human vaccines to prevent and treat infectious diseases.

Washington - Dr. Michael Chaddock, head of AVMA's Washington bureau, resigned following a dispute with Executive Vice President Dr. Bruce Little over what Chaddock claims were "irregular hiring practices" for an assistant director position. AVMA disputes Chaddock's account.

Datum Filing Systems introduces Rigid Rak, a new series of wall-mounted racks, free-standing racks, wardrobes, coat hooks, hook panels and other closet accessories for the veterinary office.

Fort Collins, Colo. - A study led by Colorado State University (CSU) researcher Ken Olson shows that mosquitoes can be genetically engineered to be weapons against infectious diseases.

Lifelearn introduces the release of the second edition of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Manual.

Smart Pak Equine introduces the SmartCare? veterinary partnership program.

Merck & Co. Inc. and Merial Limited introduce the Ninth Edition of the Merck Veterinary Manual online at www.merckvetmanual.com.

Novartis introduces Vira Shield? 6+L5, the only inactivated viral vaccine available in combination with L. hardjo-bovis.

Novartis introduces Vetsuite? software tools, an integrated package of veterinary software tools from Intelligent Content Corp.

IDEXX Computer Systems, a division of IDEXX Laboratories, announces the availability of an enhanced version of its practice-management software Cornerstone 6.2. The company says the update incorporates many customer sought-after changes in form and function, including enhancements to the Compliance Assessment Tool for measuring, managing and improving patient wellness programs and support for the newly integrated CareCredit No Interest Payment Plan.

Shaw and Todd introduce the Sartorius Extended Series balances that meet the most demanding weighing protocols but are easy to use.

Novartis introduces Vetspon, absorbable hemostatic gelatin sponges.

Andis Company introduces the improved Power Groom? clipper, 20 percent lighter and 15 percent faster than before, the company says.

Jorgensen Laboratories introduces Surgicutt?, a bleeding time device for evaluating primary hemostatic disorders of platelets and vessel-wall function.