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Any time a horse dies, other horses that might have been close to the deceased horse should be allowed to spend time near it.

IDEXX Laboratories Inc. received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market and sell Surpass? (1% diclofenac sodium) Topical Anti-Inflammatory Cream, a new treatment for horses with pain and lameness due to osteo-arthritis.

Four Flags Over Aspen Inc. offers The Bath Sack?, a heavy-duty, mesh sack for shampooing, rinsing and dipping cats.

Blackwell Publishing presents the third-edition of Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infections in Animals, which consolidates the knowledge of more than 20 experts on pathogenesis of animal diseases caused by various species or groups of bacteria.

IIntervet Inc. announces the availability of Prodigy? with Havlogen? as an aid in the prevention of abortion and respiratory disease associated with Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) infection.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments announces the release of Spectra-Soak.

WEST LAFAYETTE, IND.-Purdue University veterinarians set precedent for diagnosis and treatment of a kidney tumor in a 23-year-old horse. Jan Hawkins, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, associate professor of large animal surgery, Purdue University, removed the horse's kidney through its flank using no general anesthesia. The right kidney was removed using a hand-assisted laparoscopic technique.

Veterinary Monitoring Systems LLC introduces a system designed to allow better care for overnight patients.

A DVM Newsmagazine question for veterinarians

New York-A new long-lasting anti-biotic for the control and treatment of bovine respiratory disease is now available from Pfizer Animal Health.

Creekridge Capital will focus on establishing national and regional leasing programs with vendors targeting the veterinary market.

Four Flags Over Aspen Inc. introduces durable X-ray weights designed to secure animals while technicians remain a safe distance from harmful rays, the company says.

Apparently in the cat, studies have shown that early-age onset cases tend be genetically based and not curable.

Wysong Corp. releases The Truth about Pet Foods, the result of 30 years of research, the company says.

InventivEmarketing LLC created a new employment Web Site for veterinary professionals and all people who work with animals.

I create word search and crossword puzzles to occupy the older children in the reception area who find the free coloring books "babyish."

Age is not a barrier to becoming a mentor; the program searches for a like match.

Veterinary Product Laboratories (VPL) has introduced an easier way to apply Tissuemend? II, a synthetic, absorbable surgical tissue adhesive available to veterinarians.

Kernco Instruments Co. Inc. introduces its line of ethylene oxide gas detectors with adjustable set points and alarm features designed to measure on a continuous monitoring basis ethylene oxide (EtO) gas.

IDEXX Laboratories Inc. received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to produce and sell the IDEXX HerdChek? BSE Antigen Test Kit to USDA-approved laboratories.

The Radiograph Digital Converter (RDC) presented by Mast Technology allows veterinarians to use digital radiography for less than $2,500.

A proven advocate of the veterinary medical profession, President George W. Bush has demonstrated his support personally and politically. Through his keen understanding of the human-animal bond, his leadership in the war on terror and his continued interest in protecting the small businesses of our country, President Bush remains the best candidate to promote our interests as veterinary medical professionals.

Cases that show intermittent clinical signs require more long-term therapy.

Sedecal USA Inc. introduces an "all-in-one" fluoroscopy and X-ray unit designed for veterinarians.

The 2005 NAVC features two mock trials as a novel learning medium.

International Win Ltd. offers a replacement set for Abbott's discontinued Secondary IV.

Shor-Line introduces its Mobile Animal Lift Table ideally suited for the examination room, treatment area and emergency situations.

Vmed Technology introduces the PC-Vet, the first hand-held Bluetooth enabled wireless ECG and temperature monitor.

The Norfields Corp. introduces a magnetic message massager that sends a vibratory message to bone and soft tissue.

Cold Chain Technologies offers a disposable electronic temperature indicator that's accurate, easy-to-use and inexpensive, the company says.