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StatSpin Inc. introduces StatSpin VT, a centrifuge designed for the blood testing needs of veterinarians.

Westcoast Animal Rehabilitation Equipment introduces hoists and slings to aid in canine rehabilitation.

Veterinary Ventures introduces Drinkwell? The Original Pet Fountain for companion animals.

Miltex introduces winged-dental elevators for the veterinary market.

Spectrum introduces a new line of stainless steel orthopedic pliers.

Mast Technology LLC introduces its Dental Adapter that allows practitioners to convert dental films into high-resolution images.

Vitality Systems introduces antibacterial hand soap available exclusively to veterinarians.

Vira Shield 6+L5 from Novartis Animal Health U.S. Inc. features three-way BVD protection and is formulated with dairy cattle in mind, the company says.

Baltimore — More than 3,251 veterinarians were enough to break all-time attendance records for the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) meeting here.

Any attempt to remove Yorkie from mountain oyster was met with serious growls and displays of tiny teeth.

St. Joseph, Mo. — AgriLabs introduces Mycomune? bacterin, the first USDA-licensed vaccine for the prevention of mycoplasma mastitis caused by Mycoplasma bovis.

Sacramento, Calif. — A bill seeking to ban the retail sale of cloned animals died in the California Legislature possibly in part due the veterinary profession's lobby against it.

Schering-Plough offers HomeAgain? Microchip Identification System, which is now accepted in the European Union (EU) as a fully accepted form of companion animal identification for pet owners traveling to the EU with their pets.

Purina is sponsoring a campaign, supplying 200,000 sets of collars and wristbands to pet rescue organizations nationwide to distribute in support of their rescue efforts.

Synbiotics reintroduces Witness CPV canine parvovirus antigen test kit.

Dogs referred to North Carolina State University's Integrated Pain Management Service often have a history of receiving systemic corticosteroids and NSAIDs concurrently. This drug combination may alleviate pain, but it exposes animals to a markedly increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation.

Overland Park, Kan. — Fort Dodge reintroduces Panolog? Ointment and Panolog? Cream to the companion animal market.

On extra cold nights or in the spring and fall when fires are scarcely needed for the well and thrifty, a warming bottle may fill the need felt for heat by the housepet or patient in the small-animal hospital.

Spectrum introduces the Roaring Burr, an equine instrument used in equine ventriculectomy, a procedure employed to treat equine laryngeal hemiplegia (roaring) and is made of German stainless steel.

Minneapolis — Dr. Carl Osborne, professor of veterinary clinical sciences at the University of Minnesota (UM) College of Veterinary Medicine, was inducted in the Academy of Distinguished Teachers for excellence in teaching.

Seayu introduces Petrotech Odor Eliminator, a clean, unscented, multi-purpose product that eliminates odors on contact.

Last month, Dr. Brenda Griffin gave a lecture on small animal spay/neuter programs at the 2005 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum in Baltimore. Some relevant points in this lecture are provided in this column.

Global Dosimetry Solutions Inc. (GDS) introduces ring badges to detect radiation exposure to hands.

San Diego, Calif. — Advanced Monitors introduces the Tele-View TV-16 Wireless Otoscope.

Blackwell Publishing introduces Equine Nutrition and Feeding, a book that addresses nutrition necessary for successful breeding, growing and working horses.

Pleasanton, Calif. — Nellcor introduces the NPB- 40, an all-digital handheld pulse oximeter.

All-Pro Imaging introduces Scan X 12EV, a digital imaging system for equine veterinarians.

Blackwell Publishing introduces Equine Science, Second Edition, a book that includes information on topics such as embryo transfer, disease and parasite control, genetics and feeding.

Duluth, Ga. — Merial's Frontline brand created an online learning experience featuring Buster, the product's mascot.

Veterinary Product Laboratories introduces Tissumend II Sterile, the only sterile synthetic absorbable tissue adhesive that effectively closes surgical wounds and internal tissues.