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MinXray introduces the XRT300 compact X-ray table for use in small animals.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces the Cadmus TPLO plates.

Talke Pits, United Kingdom — Dechra Veterinary Products introduces Thyroxyl? (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution and tablets to the U.S. veterinary market.

Davis Manufacturing introduces three new anti-pruritic products that help alleviate the scratching and flaking associated with seborrheic dermatitis and other skin disorders.

Moxy Products introduces Moxy Pet Flex, a topical spray for animal joint and muscle pain relief.

Andis introduces the Progress Clipper, specially designed for horses and cattle.

Global Dosimetry Solution's (GDS) Film Dosimeters provide veterinarians and technicians with accurate personnel detection of radiation exposure from using diagnostic X-ray equipment.

Focus-It introduces the Harvey Lift Table that is designed for lifting large pets.

V?toquinol USA Inc. introduces Epakitin, a nutritional supplement that can improve the quality of life in pets with chronic kidney disease, the company says.

New Orleans — Fourteen Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emergency teams and 200 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials descended on the toxic and disease breeding ground that's in flooded New Orleans.

Vetri-Science introduces Glyco-Flex, stage of life program for dogs.

Chances are that someone in your hospital has interacted with a client who was miffed about their bill. What's the best way to avoid these blowups?

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

St. Charles, MO. — Royal Canin introduces Oral Sensitive 30 to promote healthy teeth and gums with special kibble that scrubs teeth and reduces the formation of tartar.

Pedigree Perfection introduces the animal jungle clothing line. Coats, sweaters and snowsuits are available. The products are made from hypoallergenic lightweight polar fleece.

Washington — The "Puppy Protection Act" has a new life and new form as the Pet Animal Welfare Statute (PAWS), which would require high-volume breeders to be policed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Kansas City — Central Veterinary Conference (CVC) organizers announced plans to introduce two new veterinary meetings in 2006 in Baltimore and San Diego.

T.F.H. publishes "How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves", an approach on how to understand a way to change dog behavior.

Hardy Diagnostics introduces new Food and Drug Administration approved MRSA Latex Kit for PBP2.

Scissorman introduces the swiveling clipper vacuum with a removable suction nozzle.

Medi-Vet Products introduces Medipaw? protective boots for dogs.

Veterinarians fought such incredible obstacles in the wake of the hurricane.

AFP Imaging introduces a new line of general-purpose X-ray systems and components designed specifically for all veterinary applications.

Sharn Veterinary introduces Tidal Guard? to monitor a patient's vital signs.

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.