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The A-Trac Dynamic Brace has been modified to include additional sizes, improved harnessing and modified strapping to improve fit, comfort, adjustability and effectiveness of the brace. According to the company, the brace can decrease recurrent injuries after cruciate repair, prevent contralateral injuries, enhance rehabilitation and provide improved quality of life and mobility to dogs that are not good surgical candidates.

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The Ag-Tek? division of Kane Enterprises, Inc., introduces a flexible horseshoe for non-working horses.

Heska Corp. makes available the Heska? CBC-CBC-Diff? Veterinary Hematology System.

La-Co Industries, Inc., introduces All-Weather? Stock Shot? spray, a livestock marking system, in five new colors and a concentrated formula.

Wysong Corp.'s line of companion animal products, designed to mimic archetypal nutrition, now includes Cat Treats?.

Serum testing and easy-to-read results allow more accurate detection of allergen specific canine, feline and equine IgE, the company says.

Buck Mountain Botanicals, Inc., introduces non-mutagenic and non-toxic dust designed for warm-blooded animals, fish and birds.

WASHINGTON -The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether or not the beef checkoff program violates the U.S. Constitution.

DULUTH, GA.-Merial announces the launch of the Recombitek C3? canine vaccine, a new canine product approved to protect against distemper, parvovirus and adenovirus-2.

This muzzle is made from padded Dupont fabric, textilene mesh webbing and an extra-strength adjustable snap.

Vedco introduces a unique handheld mobile tonometry unit for measuring intraocular pressure in animals that can be a tip-off for the onset of glaucoma.

Vitality Systems introduces flavored joint-care capsules with the launch of Chondro-Flex? Sprinkle Caps for Cats.

Blacksburg, Va.-Renowned researcher dr. gerhardt schurig has secured virginia-maryland regional college of veterinary medicine's top post, taking on the role of dean.

OVERLAND PARK, KAN.-Fort Dodge Animal Health received approval of Duramune? Adult, the first USDA-licensed vaccine with three-year virus challenge data against a trio of deadly canine diseases; canine parvo (CPV), canine distemper (CDV) and canine adenovirus (CAV).

All-Pro Imaging introduces a quartet of CR scanners to the veterinary market that are suitably sized and priced for the private office.

Tri-Tronics, Inc. introduces the ViceBreaker? H1, a remote controlled electronic collar designed to solve most unwanted horse vices.

Novartis Animal Health U.S., Inc., adds the new VICRYL Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture to its line of sutures.

Synbiotics announces the launch of its newly revised and updated Web site at www.synbiotics.com.

Tahitian Noni launches Equine Essentials, a liquid dietary supplement, designed to enhance the endurance and performance of horses.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc., introduces the AdvanTive IV catheter.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces the Marq-Easy Thermoplastic splinting material. Jorgensen's thermal plastic material is heated in hot water until it becomes soft.

Derungs Medical Lighting introduces the DL-122 hand-held ring magnifier developed specifically for dermatologists.

Intelligent Content Corp. launches Vetsuite for Windows V2.10, a network-capable version of its client education handout generator.

Securos Veterinary Orthopedics offers a meniscus grabbing forceps that is ideal for dealing with the meniscus during cruciate repair surgery.

A group of lawyers and veterinarians launched a new service that provides high-quality, short, quarterly reports on legal cases involving animals.

Bio-Pro Research, LLC releases Urine-Off?, a spray designed to remove odors and stains from pets.

IDEXX Cornerstone Practice Management System users now have more options for downloading reference laboratory results into patient records, according to IDEXX.

Securos introduces a line of surgical headlights in fiber optic and solid-state options.

VetCare Veterinary Supplies introduces the new VetSet, IV administration sets that are designed and manufactured for veterinary use