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My goal for this symposium is to provide resources and encouragement for practicing veterinarians to confidently examine, perform appropriate diagnostic testing in, and treat these tiny patients.

In the August 2005 issue, the article "Idiosyncrasies in greyhounds that can affect their medical care", it was stated that symmetrical lupoid onychodystrophy is also known as pemphigus.

It takes more than scientific intuition to become a well-rounded, successful veterinarian, experts say.

Baton Rouge, La.—Louisiana State University (LSU) wasn't part of the state veterinarian's hurricane response or contingency plan before Katrina was a household name. But shortly after the large Category 4 storm ravaged Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, it became clear that unsolicited veterinary help would be needed on an unprecedented scale to rescue and relieve thousands of animals.

Pullman, Wash. — Non-technical competencies contributing to career success are being investigated as a new model for training veterinary students.

Of all the values on a general blood panel (complete blood count, serum chemistry profile), the platelet count may have the greatest potential to fool you.

Washington — Legislation to terminate federal funding of inspections for U.S. horse slaughter facilities made its way into both cameral versions of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) appropriations bill. At presstime, Congress passed budget extensions for all U.S. agencies after missing the Oct. 1 deadline while House and Senate versions of federal spending bills are hammered out in conference, but observers expect the provision that would kill funding for inspection services at horse slaughter plants to make it into the final bill.

Plum Island, N.Y. — The fate of Plum Island's aging research facility hangs in the balance as the government mulls scrapping the laboratories and DVM leaders argue the nation needs higher-level biocontainment capabilities.

When Senior Editor Jennifer Fiala and I boarded the flight for Baton Rouge, La., following the most destructive hurricanes on record, I had no idea what to expect.

We are frequently asked about the serum chemistry profile changes that may be seen in dogs receiving corticosteroids.

Hurricane Rita's single-digit death toll is overshadowed by more than 1,100 lives claimed by Hurricane Katrina three weeks earlier. Of course, livestock, pets, and wildlife also suffered tremendous devastation in the wrath of the hurricanes.

Baton Rouge, La. — When the last of an estimated 2,000 displaced pets are finally reunited with owners or adopted from Louisiana State University (LSU), Dr. Michael Groves will be signing off on this tab.

Los Angeles, Calif. — Touted as the largest dog owner malpractice settlement in U.S. history, the Bluestone case didn't survive the appellate process, but the staggering $39,000 verdict against two veterinarians stands.

From time to time, staff members at Veterinary Medicine bring their pets to work with them. It's nice to meet a colleague's dog, cat, bird, or, as in one case, Madagascar cockroach.

Ms. Johnson and her mother were standing by, biting nails on both hands while they waited for the verdict.

Automobile accidents are responsible for a significant amount of the deaths and injuries to veterinarians, especially large animal practitioners. This should come as no surprise because these road warriors commonly are rushing to stay on schedule and trying to negotiate roads, follow directions and return phone calls all at the same time. Long hours, especially during foaling and calving seasons, contribute to fatigue. Drowsiness and driving definitely do not mix.

Diet modifications, antibiotic treatment, and specific antiinflammatories and immunosuppressives can treat IBD.

Time is of the essence when working with a fading puppy or kitten. A systematic evaluation consisting of a history, physical examination of the litter and the dam, and specific diagnostic tests will help you narrow the list of possible causes quickly, so you can initiate treatment.

Agri-Pro introduces a travel-size mini lint roller.

Bioniche Animal Health introduces Settle?, an immunoreproductive product.

Spot-Check introduces the new K laser 6D, a painless, safe and effective biostimulation device.

Shawnee, Kan. — In an effort to further differentiate its Advantage product line from over-the-counter and international products, Bayer Animal Health launched redesigned packaging last month.

Miltex introduces a sterile disposable biopsy punch with plunger system.

Edgewood Industries introduces the LifeForce warmer, warming pads for surgical and recovery applications.

Anivac Corp. releases the Lynx Animal Cleaning System for pre-and post-surgical cleaning.

AFP Imaging announces the release of ProImage 6.5, the newest version of its software for the EVA-Vet digital dental sensor.

Medical Innovations Inc. introduces the Silver Recovery X-ray Fixer Machine.

DRE Inc. introduces the new Vetrecs VTS telemetry system, a wireless cardiac monitoring system.

Mila International introduces the diffusion catheter specifically for animal use.

Spectrum introduces a starter pin pack that includes a complete set of intramuscular (IM) wires and K-wires with an autoclavable pin bag.