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Purina introduces Joint Mobility (JM) dog food that is proven to work at the cellular, molecular and clinical levels, the company says.

Blackwell Publishing introduces "Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus, Diagnosis, Management and Control," a book written by international experts.

AlerChek Inc. introduces the canine/feline allergy reference laboratory.

Chicago — Initial estimates from Hub International reveal 70 practices along the Gulf Coast region likely will generate damage claims following what appears the most destructive hurricane to hit North America since the early 1900s.

Alexandria, La. — Sandy Grantham, office manager of Alexandria Animal Clinic, couldn't have predicted her role in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Agri-Pro Enterprises of Iowa introduces PetBuckle? Safety Systems for safety in pet travel.

Miltex Inc. introduces stainless steel ware and expanded surgical instrument stringer product offerings for the healthcare market.

Spectrum introduces Beasley Babcock forceps, as part of a new line of atraumatic tissue forceps for small animal surgery.

Stone Manufacturing introduces the Henderson Equine Castrating Instrument.

SoothSoft Innovations introduces the Canine Cooler?, a cooling mat with therapeutic benefits.

Pet-Rite introduces the release of the Kennel Gear product line.

Madison, N.J. — Fort Dodge Animal Health announces the licensure of West Nile Innovator? DNA, a vaccine for horses to aid in the prevention of viremia caused by potentially deadly West Nile Virus (WNV).

Integra-Dynamics Inc. introduces Tapmaster?, a product to convert any faucet to a convenient hands-free operation.

Nutramax introduces Marin for liver support.

Jorgensen Laboratories introduces adjustable DogLeggs?.

MedRx introduces the intra-oral camera for veterinary dentistry.

Spectrum introduces a Starter Pin Pack, including a complete set of IM pins and K-wire with a fully autoclavable pin bag.

Nutramax Laboratories introduces a new Web site that will allow Web visitors to become aware and make use of information related to animal health and wellness.

Vetri-Science introduces Glyco-Flex? in soft-chew form.

Definitively diagnosing acute pancreatitis in dogs can be difficult.

Jorgensen Laboratories introduces a new portable oxygen delivery system. The system is designed to deliver oxygen without occupying the anesthesia machine.

AUSTIN, TEXAS - 9/27/05 - Texas veterinary and agriculture departments made preparations for Hurricane Rita, but are still experiencing delays accessing damage due to lack of communication to the most heavily affected areas.

BATON ROUGE, LA. - 9/26/05 - Out-of-state veterinarians seeking to help displaced animals can practice medicine in Louisiana until Oct. 25 without an in-state license.

WASHINGTON - 9/24/2005 - Lester M. Crawford, DVM, PhD, resigned as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. He was considered the highest ranking veterinarian serving in public office.

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. - 09/23/2005 - A national campaign is kicking off to encourage pet owners to schedule semi-annual visits with their veterinarians. The "Twice A Year For Life!" campaign designates October as National Pet Wellness Month (NPWM), which is sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Fort Dodge Animal Health.

DAVIS, CALIF. - 9/21/05 - The Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR) plans to send 20 DVM members to assist shelters taking in displaced animals from the Gulf Coast region.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - 9/22/05 - Despite Hurricane Rita's impending arrival and an increase in attendee cancellations, the Southwest Veterinary Symposium is taking place, authorities report.

FORT COLLINS, COLO. - 09/20/05- Dr. Chris Orton led the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine cardiac team in the successful heart-valve replacement surgery in a 9-month-old yellow Labrador retriever, which was born with a defective valve.

BATON ROUGE, LA. - 9/19/05 - Out-of-state veterinarians seeking to help animals in disaster areas now can practice in Louisiana without an in-state license.

ST JOSEPH, MO. - 9/19/05 - The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (NDSDF) released dozens of dogs with their handlers in Hurricane Katrina?s disaster zone.