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Columbia, S.C.—Revisions to South Carolina's practice act would allow plaintiffs to attend disciplinary hearings. A public push for open-hearings led to the compromise that could update the law for the first time in 30 years.

A good dusting powder for lice in cattle or horses is made with sodium fluoride, finely ground tobacco and sulphur, in the proportions of 20, 20, and 40 parts.

Nutro Products introduces Natural Choice Large Breed Lamb Meal and Rice dog food to meet the nutritional needs of large-breed dogs.

SurgiVet, the veterinary division of Smiths Medical PM completed the acquisition of Global Veterinary Products, which provides critical care access products for a wide-range of applications.

Airlite Animal Bedding is a dust-extracted corrugated animal bedding from Airlite Texas.

During the next few years, more foreign veterinary schools are likely to seek U.S. accreditation, bringing a global dimension to the profession.

It's essential to tell team members who they can turn to--besides you--when they encounter a confusing ethical situation.

Thoughtful scheduling and effective communication optimizes patient care. As a small animal practitioner, your time is scheduled for medicine, surgery, client consultation and dental procedures. The area of greatest difficulty in scheduling typically involves dental procedures.

Tampa, Fla. Sharn Veterinary Inc. introduces the RespSense veterinary end-tidal CO2 capnograph, a new widescreen CO2 monitor.

Students recommend a course of action for the owner.

A 10-month-old 136-lb (62-kg) female Irish wolfhound was presented for evaluation of right forelimb lameness of four months' duration.

The publications are one way the association addresses member needs.

Washington — A national steering committee that will promote and monitor equine welfare is underway after a debut industrywide Unwanted Horse Summit.

Fort Dodge re-introduces Panolog Ointment and Cream to the companion animal market.

PBI/Gordon introduces Gordon's Trailer and Stall Disinfectant, a one-step cleaner that disinfects and deodorizes and is specially formulated for livestock and equine.

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

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

Vitality Systems introduces Oral Dental Rinse exclusively to veterinarians.

From 25-50 percent attachment loss is seen radiographically with Stage III periodontal disease.

Pannomed releases the redesigned Aeron Surgical Table.

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

ECM introduces Agroscan scanners to detect pregnancy as early as possible, the company says.

Jefferson City, Mo. — A cat at the University of Missouri (MU) has been chosen to be the genetic model for all cats in the feline genome project.

Irvine,Calif.—Global Dosimetry Solution's 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.

My father watched me present a credit card to the service station attendant. The Christmas visit to my parents' home in Arizona was over, and I was filling my camper with fuel for the drive back to California. This was in 1972 B.C. (Before Crisis).

Whitehall, Pa. — Organized labor infiltrated private practice for the first time at a Pennsylvania emergency veterinary hospital.

Schaumburg, Ill. — Armed with $200,000 in the bank and a charitable mission to promote disaster preparedness, American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) leaders find themselves battling for the organization's life.

Philadelphia—The political fight over the use of human embryonic stem cells rages in this country. So much so, that the political and ethical debate about government-funded embryonic stem cell research often overshadows its much more moderate cousin, adult stem cell research, without the political baggage.

S&M NuTec introduces Pill Pockets?, a product that conceals medication, making administration easier.