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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — A lawsuit filed by the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) against West Hollywood seeks to stop the city from banning veterinary surgical procedures already legal in the state.

"Recent Advances in Feline Vaccinology" presented by Dr. Michael Lappin is now available on CD-ROM from Heska.

Imex introduces trans-ilial rods and nuts.

ImproMed introduces a 15-minute continuing education CD designed to guide clinics through creating low-cost, high-quality online reminder cards.

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — Identifying the cause of hereditary deafness in dogs to prevent deaf offspring is a goal of ongoing research being conducted at Texas A&M's College of Veterinary Medicine.

Jorgensen Laboratories introduces Rainbow Dental Instruments constructed from lightweight silicon, which is autoclavable.

ST. JOSEPH, MO. — Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the use of Metacam? (meloxicam) injection in felines.

Hardy Diagnostics introduces the E coliPRO 0157 Latex Agglutination Kit for definitive identification of E. coli 0157 from a single isolated colony.

Hardy Diagnostics introduces StrepPRO Grouping Kit, a streptococcal grouping, latex agglutination kit used for the rapid identification of streptococcal groups A, B, C, D, F and G from primary culture plates.

Vmed Technology introduces the Vet-Dop Doppler blood pressure monitor that provides consistent, accurate blood pressure readings for small animals in the exam room or surgery suite and is useful in assessing peripheral blood flow during surgery, the company says.

Case-in-point: Consider the many uses of an ordinary wire hook and Fred Flintstone's cup

New York — Pfizer introduces Lutalyse (dinoprost tromethamine) sterile solution for reproductive management of beef operations.

ORLANDO — Merck & Co. Inc. and Merial Limited introduce the Ninth Edition of the Merck Veterinary Manual.

Providence House Manufacturing introduces Smart Cat Box, litter box that is a natural and safe way for veterinarians to collect feline urine samples for urinalysis.

Blackwell Publishing introduces "Small Animal Dermatology" by Karen Moriello, that aims to provide a general overview of the dermatology of the dog and cat.

Heska introduces ThyroMed? chewable tablets for the treatment of canine hypothyroidism.

Pfizer Animal Health introduces the Equimax Vet Pack.

Vetoquinol introduces Enisyl-F, a palatable lysine-based paste that comes in a dial-a-dose syringe for accurate administration.

Washington—With zoonotic and emerging animal diseases rising at rates unforeseen a decade ago, the onus rests largely on veterinarians to shield the world from infectious animal disease spread.

MILA International introduces multi-lumen catheters for cats.

Platinum Performance introduces Ortho-Chon HA and Ortho-Chon II HA developed to help support joint health.

The higher the density of foals, the higher the risk of disease.

Vet One is an in-line warming system, available from Dan Scott and Associates, that warms IV fluids to preset output temperature range 37c to 41.5c + 1c.

PetLabs 360 expanded its line with the introduction of Arthrogen for horses.

EPS Inc. introduces trigger spray bottles in three sizes.

Disease prevention is as critical a part of today's veterinary practice as is the treatment of illness.

Apexx Equipment introduces Reagent Cartridges for the IDEXX Vetlyte Electrolyte Analyzer.

Vetland Medical introduces the Landmark Large Animal Anesthesia System powered by Drager.

Spectrum introduces autoclavable endoscopes.

Bluegrass Equine Products introduces Equi-BuildER, a gamma oryzanol supplement designed for sales and performance horses.