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MINNEAPOLIS-THE 22nd American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum had a turnout of 2,503 veterinarians and veterinary students this year, and surpassed its previous record of technician attendees.

There are just some things that you cannot learn in veterinary school.

IBERIA, MO.-Dangerous dogs that have attacked citizens and strays will now be euthanized as opposed to being shot or gassed.

Auburn University will receive $1.5 million over the next six years from the Maddie?s Fund foundation to create and support a comprehensive shelter medicine program. The foundation has awarded Auburn a first-year, $250,000 grant to establish the program and will give $250,000 each year for the next five years.

Wysong Corp.'s line of companion animal products now includes the tooth powder treat Dentatreat?.

Aller-g-complete from Greer Laboratories offers a simple and accurate serum testing with easy-to-read results that allow more accurate detection of allergen-specific canine, feline and equine IgE, the company says.

The Veterinary Care Division of Criticare Systems, Inc. introduces the IQ2 8500Q anesthesia gas monitor.

Suggest that clients have new, additional pet ID tags engraved with the address and phone number of where they will be staying.

As an educational tool for school groups, we created Bladder Bear, a stuffed bear that has what feels like a bladder full of uroliths.

Ever since we created an emergency kit for the Beagle Brigade detector dogs at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, our clients have been asking us to create similar kits for them.

Kitty's WonderBox?, manufacturer of the disposable, biodegradable cat litter box of the same name, introduces All in Wonder? Post-Op - a disposable litter box and cat litter in one package designed for use by veterinarians.

Goldway U.S. introduces its new patient monitors for animal surgery, diagnostics and research.

Anthro Corp. and Technology Furniture? introduce the Elevate, electric lift table. Designed for uses in imaging reading rooms, the Elevate is ideal as a workstation in labs, offices, training and conference facilities, the company says.

However, factors such as diet, medications and sample handling might also influence laboratory test values.

It is a veterinarian's legal and moral responsibility to let owners know when their dog has had a dangerously aggressive attitude.

Pedigree Perfection introduces PeePees-N-More disposable dog diapers.

Lonza Inc. introduces L-Carnipure? products containing L-Carnitine, an amino acid derivative believed to support healthy cardiac and hepatic functions as well as aid fat metabolism, the company says.

Clinical Analysis Corp., a medical products company developing a hand-held point-of-care blood analysis system, announces it has filed for 510K approval for a sensor cartridge capable of determining potassium levels in whole blood, plasma and serum in a point-of-care setting.

It was Saturday May 5, 2001. A usually festive time in the Bluegrass, as "My Old Kentucky Home" played at Churchill Downs, and 17 horses battled in the 127th running of the Kentucky Derby.

WASHINGTON-The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent move against compounding drugs from bulk for use in nonfood animals has lured pharmacy groups and organized veterinary medicine to Washington in opposition.

Merial rounds out its rabies vaccine line with the launch of IMRAB? 1 TF, a one-year, thimerosal-free (TF) vaccine for dogs and cats. IMRAB 1 TF offers veterinarians the option of using a single-dose rabies vaccine without the thimerosal additive used to reduce contamination from repeated needle entries in multi-dose vials.

The Deluxe Transport Cart from Datum Filing Systems allows files to be organized, secure and HIPAA compliant, the company says.

Lifelearn, Inc., offers illustrated client handouts on supplements and alternative medicines, available on CD-ROM.

SCHAUMBURG, ILL.-Lack of time and resources have stymied an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-mandated project to establish state support in defending legislative challenges affecting the profession.

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

Westbrook, Maine-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. HerdChek, a rapid test for accurate postmortem detection of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), detects the presence of the abnormal proteins believed to cause BSE.

DermaPet? introduces its patented protected antigen treat designed to neutralize stomach odors and freshen breath

Securos introduces its orthopedic organizer pouches.

Animal Health Options recently launched ProNeurozoneaTM, new supplement specifically formulated with ingredients that have been shown in research to protect the brain from oxidative damage and to promote cognitive health. An estimated 13 million dogs in the U.S. are over the age of 8 years, and nearly half of their owners observe one or more clinical signs of Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS).

I told Boog to just bring the horse in. He said he couldn't because he had no trailer.