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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.

Merial and Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. announced a partnership between the Merial? Surehealth? Calf Preconditioning Program and IMI Global, an industry leader in technology solutions.

Global Autoclave Compliance LLC offers autoclave monitoring and documentation of sterilization effectiveness through biological spore testing.

IDEXX Computer Systems, a division of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. introduces VetVault?, an automated backup and recovery service which simplifies daily workflows, provides a secure way to protect practice records, and ensures business continuity in the event of a power outage or other service interruption.

Conferences in 10 years are going to be 75-percent female, and "we have to be very sensitive to attract them."

Montgomery, Ala. - The traceback has begun for the cohorts and offspring of the third cow in the United States confirmed to have bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).

Jorgensen Laboratories introduces the OB sleeve, a glove that gives additional coverage to the whole shoulder and underarm area.

Bluegrass Equine Products Inc. introduces the Deluxe Equine Slipper, developed to aid in treating, medicating and protecting the equine hoof.

The vast majority of veterinarians are basically saying that they are safe.

ECB Equine Ltd. introduces the equine cold-water spa, a cold-salt hydrotherapy that assists in the treatment of a wide range of injuries and conditions, including tendonitis, arthritis, sore shins, open wounds, infections and general skin conditions.

This is an idea we use in our veterinary hospital whenever the chorus of complaints rise from staff and doctor. It is a good way to address complaints, such as, "The instruments need cleaning, and two people are standing around doing nothing."

St. Charles, Mo. ? Royal Canin Veterinary Diet? launched a new line of dental diets for dogs and cats to help prevent dental plaque and tartar formation.

Bayer introduces its reminder program targeted to pet owners in need of scheduling a veterinary appointment or a medication refill alert for their pets.

Andis Company introduces two sets of universal clipper blades for grooming.

Acumed Medical introduces ETPS 1000, a hand-held, portable device that locates acupuncture/trigger points and stimulates with concentrated direct current (DC) impulses.

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AFP Imaging introduces the Image Vet 70 ACP dental radiography unit.

LINCOLN, NEB. - 3/31/06 - Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach announced Dr. Janice Mogan as NDA's first Homeland Security Veterinarian.

AUSTIN, TEXAS - 03/30/06 - A partnership between ViaGen Inc. and Encore Genetics produced the first commercially cloned horse. Royal Blue Boon Too, the genetic replica of a champion cutter owned by Elaine Hall, was born healthy in February.

GUANGZHOU, CHINA - 03/28/06 - The race for an antidote to the avian influenza strain H5N1 has found legs in horses. Extracted equine antibodies allowed mice that were injected with lethal doses of H5N1 to remain alive.

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ITHACA, N.Y. - 3/27/06 - Dr. Ruth Zadoks, a Cornell University veterinarian, recently helped identify three different strains of pig meningitis in the first documented North American case that occurred last year.

WASHINGTON - 3/14/06 - A beef cow found in Alabama tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).