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Schaumburg, Ill. — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has hired Dr. Bobby Nichols to serve as assistant director of the group's Governmental Relations Division (GRD).

MADISON, WIS. - 12/28/05 - Dr. Peter S. MacWilliams is the recipient of the 2005 National Carl J. Norden-Pfizer Distinguished Teacher Award. He is a professor and chief of staff for Diagnostic and Imaging Services in the Department of Pathobiological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.

ORLANDO, FLA. - 12/27/05 - The North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) now features a lecture series in memory of the late James A. Jarrett, DVM.

WASHINGTON - 12/19/2006 - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is taking applications for this year's fellowship program in Washington.

MADISON, WIS. - 12/8/05 - Dr. Gary Splitter is the 2005 American Association of Veterinary Immunologist's Distinguished Veterinary Immunologist.

SEATTLE - 12/06/05 - The Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) are launching a public-education initiative called HORSE FACTS.

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - 12/02/05 - California veterinary leaders are celebrating the failure of a bid to ban genetically modified organisms including recombinant vaccines in Sonoma County.

We fill red-top tubes with the gel from cold packs, aspirate the air out with a needle and syringe, and freeze the tubes.

I use a 4-in, conically shaped diamond pocket file (Woodstock International) to sharpen and repair winged dental elevators.

Adhering the tags together prevents the sound, yet they can be separated if needed.

In our busy practice, clinicians can't always keep up with the many radiographs that are taken.

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The only people I could turn to looked like a gang of Marlboro men.

SmartWorks introduces the DP-6600, a digital black-and-white ultrasound platform that provides USB image storage, image clarity and ease of use.

Morris Animal Foundation released of its new holiday card program.

Albany, N.Y. — Wedgewood Pharmacy says initial tests vindicate the compounder of allegations that it made its chloramphenicol palmitate product inconsistent with its label.

The Riro Company introduces the granite mini-monument.

With eight career changes, this dean and CDC official has experienced the profession from many angles, and he believes that veterinary medicine is at a defining moment. "We need to commit to re-establishing our societal relevance and social responsibility."

Virbac Animal Health introduces a Web site that offers free continuing education in veterinary dermatology and other educational resources for veterinarians.

FridgeFreeze introduces a portable 110-volt vaccine/medical refrigerator.

Formation of hematomas of varying size is an inherent risk associated with venipunctures. They are not only "unsightly;" they become especially problematic in patients that require multiple diagnostic or therapeutic venipunctures. What procedure do you use to minimize venipuncture-induced hematomas?

John Fredrick looked at the X-ray for several seconds. He then turned to Jennifer Adams and looked briefly over his glasses at a yellow Lab named Ben lying on the floor. John folded his glasses and laid them on the exam table. He was a robust man in his late 40s, and his normally jolly manner was now noticeably muted.

Kaytee introduces Snix Snax, a blend of snacks for birds and small pets.

Norwalk, Conn. — He's no stranger to long shots. The 20-year track veterinarian took some flack for remedying an epiglottal entrapment on Alysheba one month before the 1987 Kentucky Derby. Alysheba went on to win the first leg of the Triple Crown despite 17-1 odds.

I love dogs. I always have. Interestingly, I've never been bitten by a dog, despite a career in veterinary medicine and jobs in a dog pound, a pet shop, and a kennel.

Washington — Congress has sent the White House a $101-billion agriculture appropriations measure that earmarks funds for several key veterinary initiatives, including $500,000 for the National Veterinary Medical Services Act (NVMSA).

Pets Best introduced a program for bonded pet owners.

National Report — Within 24 hours, two female deans were named to lead key veterinary programs at the University of Georgia (UGA) and University of Pennsylvania.

Stone Manufacturing introduces the Henderson Equine Castrating Instrument.