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The most common route for transmission of monkeypox from animals to humans appears to be direct contact with infected animals; however, the possibility of airborne transmission cannot be excluded, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says. When examining animals with suspected monkeypox, veterinarians and staff should use the following precautions outlined in the government agency's report, updated this year.

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

To be sure that an entire surgical pack has been sterilized, place indicator tape on the outside of surgical packs and indicator strips on the inside, as well.

I read with pleasure your interview with Dr. Charles E. Short in the January issue, being one of the many who was fortunate enough to have been inspired by him.

Animal Nutrition Technologies introduces 23 veterinary formulated nutraceutical support formulas.

The objective of part one of this two-part series is to summarize diagnostic caveats derived from our experience with medical management of urinary tract infections (UTI) during the past 35 years.

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Westcoast Animal Rehabilitation Equipment introduces a hot spa designed for canines that have been injured or recently underwent surgery.

Tapeless Wound Care Products LLC released a new line of equine secondary wound dressing holders designed specifically for difficult to bandage locations including the hock, knee, lower leg, torso and jugular IV site.

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StatSpin Inc. introduces a primary tube centrifuge for use in veterinary clinics.

Elanco received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand the range of use of Rumensin? (monensin sodium) in dry feed supplements for dairy cows.

B&L Cremation Systems introduces the BL-100 processor, which eliminates the need to process remains by hand.

Cils introduces full color asset identification labels for the use in medical environments.

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

Porta-Vet offers a variety of portable veterinary clinics.

Baltimore — Researchers report they have discovered the genetic mutation responsible for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) — the most common disease in cats.

Focus-It introduces the HEDO Underwater treadmill system that offers traditional aquatic therapy in a moveable treadmill accessible from all three sides.

Tax audit notices can come as a shock to practitioners, but knowing what to expect eases the upset, says Cleveland-based consultant Owen E. McCafferty, CPA. Winning an audit-related case depends heavily on the experience of the agent and the caseload of the district office, he says. It also depends on the accountant, he adds.

Mast Technology introduces the Radiograph Digital Converter (RDC) that allows veterinarians to capture high-quality digital images of radiographs and save them to the network.

Hardy Diagnostics introduces the Loop Caddy, a sturdy, acrylic, inoculation loop holding and dispensing system that saves hood and table-top space and adds the convenience of resealing the loops for ensured sterility.

Millsboro, Del. — Intervet introduces Continuum DAP, the first and only canine vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a three-year duration of immunity against distemper, adeno virus and parvovirus.

Washington — Government officials tout the smallpox vaccine as "the best way to prevent monkeypox."

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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.

Spectrum introduces its new line of orthopedic mallets.

St. Joseph, Mo. — Boehringer Ingelheim, Vetmedica Inc. introduces Sedivet, a new injectable equine sedative and pre-anesthesia.

Westbrook, Maine — IDEXX Laboratories introduces the Archos Digital Video Recorder, for easy capture and submission of ultrasound videos and still images to IDEXX Telemedicine specialists regardless of the ultrasound software package in use.

Merial launched EquineWNV.com, an interactive Web site that offers comprehensive information about Recombitek? Equine West Nile vaccine.

Maitake Products Inc. introduces PETfraction?, an active beta-glucan product extracted from the maitake mushroom that is said to boost immune-system function.