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Securos introduces limited contact implants.

Vita Flex has added two new applications to HylaMotion joint supplement.

Elmsford, N.Y.—AFP Imaging announces the new DigiVet 1417 whole-body computed radiography (CR) system, the latest addition to its veterinary product line.

AllPro Imaging Inc. introduces a digital imaging system for equine practitioners.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces the Thirsty Stomach Pump.

FORT COLLINS, COLO.—A Colorado State University (CSU) study reportedly shows antibiotics used specifically for enhancing growth, preventing diseases and increasing feed efficiency in food animals are making their way into public waterways.

A 5-year-old spayed female Birman cat was presented for evaluation of a three-month history of recurrent depression, vomiting, and urinary tract infections.

SCHAUMBURG, ILL.—The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) ranks animal welfare as a top strategic interest for the next three years.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA—The City Council joined the almost 200 municipalities nationwide to enact some sort of breed ban, according to the American Canine Foundation, a Belfair, Wash-based cooperative that actively fights breed-specific legislation. The ordinance prohibits the ownership, possession, transportation or harboring of any American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier or any dog displaying the majority of physical traits of a Pit Bull.

DENVER—The golden anniversary of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) convention set the stage for the organizational meeting of the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians (AAEVT). The AAEP executive board endowed the fledgling group with $10,000 to establish bylaws and continuing education programs, says Scott Palmer, VMD, who became the 51st president of the AAEP during the conference.

Garbage in, garbage out (GIGO). More than an acronym for computer data-input error, GIGO describes a plethora of practice management challenges every administrator faces. Welcome to abundant misinformation in the information age.

An 11-year-old 54.9-lb (27-kg) neutered male mixed-breed dog was presented to Long Island Veterinary Specialists for evaluation of lethargy and depression of several days' duration.

Washington—In the wake of Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman's resignation from her Cabinet post, leaders in organized veterinary medicine praise the Bush administration heavyweight for supporting the profession.

DENVER—Veterinarians outrank physicians in number of visits, according to the 2004 National Survey of People and Pet Relationships released by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Isn't it funny that as Veterinary Medicine ages, it seems to get younger? This Dorian Gray-like magic comes from a long line of editors who stuck by Veterinary Medicine's core mission to provide practical clinical advice to enhance patients'-and clients'-lives. The journal's commitment to providing useful, reliable medical content has endured for a century-and grown even stronger.

COLUMBIA, Mo. —Each year, millions of people undergo surgery to repair damaged cartilage in their knees. Unfortunately, in most of those cases, doctors simply remove the damaged cartilage and leave nothing in its place, nearly ensuring that patients will experience painful arthritis as they age.

Two sessions of acupuncture had more effect than a single session.

SCHAUMBURG, ILL.—In a historic move, AVMA has upended long-standing means for debating welfare protocols and instead, instituted an entire division.

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Denver— The American Animal Hospital Association's (AAHA) meeting for 2005 has a new name, tagline and learning opportunities.

AMES, IOWA— As the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proclaims a cow suspected of carrying bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) free of the brain-wasting illness, a veterinary leader predicts the scare will not be the last.

Clients cannot select, or reject, care unless it is clear of the healthcare goals for their pets.

New York —Studies show that up to 80 percent of adult dogs will develop periodontal disease sometime during their lives, yet few owners are acting to ensure that their dogs have healthy teeth and gums. Research identifying the wide prevalence of three key bacteria might yield new insights into the prevention of canine periodontal disease, according to scientists at Pfizer Animal Health.

WASHINGTON— as the american veterinary medical association's (AVMA) governmental relations division (GRD) sets up its agenda for the 109th congress, a clear push for an office of minor use and minor species within the food and drug administration (FDA) tops the group's game plan

Treating these ears can be frustrating because of changing susceptibility profiles. The organism can become resistant to all available antibiotics or may become susceptible only to expensive or difficult-to-obtain antibiotics.

DENVER—Two-thirds of registered compounders did not exhibit at the 50th-annual American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention compared to last year. Though no exhibitors were thrown off the trade show floor in the first event policed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the regulatory presence prompted an unplanned discussion.

To help secure surgical patients in position without restricting the intravenous catheter's flow, place a hair clip over the catheter site and a surgical tie around the clip.

Inspector: I'm from the State of California Animal Hospital Inspection and Veterinary Staff Competence Evaluating Committee (S.C.A.H.I.V.S.C.E.C., for short), and I'm here to inspect your facility.

Eight states currently have the umbrella policy, which combines practitioners in different fields.

ATHENS, GA.—After an eight-year stint, Dr. Keith Prasse, dean of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, has announced his retirement for February 2005.