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ALAMEDA, CALIF. - 10/20/05 - Maddie's Fund awarded Cornell University a six-year, $1.7 million grant to develop a shelter medicine program.

BATON ROUGE, LA. - 10/19/05 - Bidding for the 2006 multiple-breed, Internet-based Stallion Service Auction of the Louisiana State University (LSU) Equine Health Studies Program began Oct. 14.

ATHENS, GA.- 10/18/05 - University of Georgia (UGA) veterinary researchers say blocking a protein that helps transport viruses from a cell could prevent the infection from reproducing and contaminating other cells.

WASHINGTON - 10/13/2005 - The Bush administration proposed eliminating all cow brains and spinal cords from animal feeds in an effort to further reduce risks for cases of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in the United States.

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - 10/13/2005 - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation prohibiting intra-cardiac puncture on conscious animals as a form of euthanasia in the state.

MADISON - 10/12/05 - The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine received its first full-tuition endowed scholarship by an anonymous donor.

Washington - 10/7/2005 - The first drug under the Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act (MUMS) was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

DVM's BPA statement - June 05

Quick-release cam cleats used on sailboats to set sails make inexpensive X-ray table tie-down cleats.

Airsonett's Airshower air purifier was shown to reduce pet allergens in the air from 80 to 92 percent compared to a 25-percent reduction of other air-purifying systems, the company says.

Andis Company introduces ?-in. and 5/8-in. ceramic blades.

Many new graduates are not ready or able to reach productivity that will make them profitable to employers.

Puppy Stairs introduces steps that enable pets to maintain their physical mobility despite temporary or permanent disability.

Pedigree Perfection introduces Weathermaster legwraps with all-weather fetlock protection against burrs, thorns, ice ball formation and more, the company says.

Staff meetings can be educational and fun if presented as a game show.

I construct an inexpensive wound suction drain by using a butterfly catheter and a Vacutainer tube (Becton, Dickinson, and Company).

In my busy practice, several boxes of heartworm tests are usually open at once.

When giving fractious or nervous cats subcutaneous fluids, my colleagues and I cover them with heavy towels to calm them down.

Davis introduces Davis Safe and Clean?, an all-purpose cleaner.

Washington — Veterinary and industry officials want the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to clarify an agency leader's negative remark aimed at the use of quantitative risk assessment to ascertain antibiotic drug safety.

Vetgate USA introduces the company's Pet ID Card.

Veterinary Sales and Service introduces a new line of veterinary standoffs engineered to be durable and designed to fit several ultrasound probes.

Jorgensen Laboratories Inc. introduces the Parson's Equine Leg Brace to help immobilize the fetlock and pastern joints of the equine front limb.

Jorgensen Laboratories introduces TonoVet? tonometer.

A limb-sparing technique to treat osteosarcoma is just one of many contributions this oncologist, inspired by his patients, has given both veterinary and human medicine. "Cancer patients face their disease with dignity and grace and put their faith in our hands."

Leica Microsystems introduces the DM13000 B digital inverted research microscope and the DMI4000 B, which allows micromanipulation to advance live cell fluorescence imaging.

Andis introduces the D-4 Rechargeable Horse Trimmer that is quiet and heavy duty.

Hill's is changing the way it prepares Science Diet canned foods to dogs and cats.

Maitake Products Inc. introduces PETfraction?, an active beta-glucan product extracted from the maitake mushroom that is said to boost immune-system function.

Spot-Check introduces VetCompass.net, a rapid deployment of digital imaging systems for use in veterinary practices.