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DVM BPA Dec. 2003

Austin, Texas-A first of its kind study compares dog personalities with human personalities, and finds the two species are strikingly similar, according to university researchers.

He was only about 18 inches tall and seemed completely motionless. I wanted to get up close and take his picture, but I was afraid to approach him. Then, one of his eyes flicked open. I jumped 30 feet. The crocodile was only 12 feet long.

Magnesium ammonium phosphate (MAP, also called struvite) comprised 41 percent of 28,629 canine uroliths submitted to the Minnesota Urolith Center during the year 2003.

Sand-Gard, produced by Natural Animal Feeds USA, is used as a preventive measure against sand colic and helps to maintain a healthy gut environment, the company says.

H3D introduces the Tick-Twister?, an instrument designed to remove parasitic ticks from the skin of animals and people.

Dairies now have the ability to locate quality dairy heifer growers via the Internet.

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.

The new "What About?" series help prospective dog owners choose an appropriate breed for their lifestyle.

ZuPreem introduces AvianBreeder? Diets in large-size 40-pound bags. AvianBreeder Diets come in two formulas: FruitBlend? Flavor and Natural with a variety of nugget sizes for different species.

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

Horses have a higher incidence of ovarian tumors than do any other domestic animal.

Securos plans to release its new digital radiography suite.

Intelligent Content Corp. relaunches the VetPlace VetLocator with a new look, expanded search capabilities and improved visibility across all major Internet search engines.

Dbl.7 introduces the Cheshire Cat Houses?, which are mobile enclosures for cats designed by acclaimed Hong Kong architect Jill Cheshire.

Duluth, Ga.-Merial and Scholastic Entertainment have partnered to bring Clifford The Big Red Dog into 60,000 elementary school classrooms to teach kindergarten and elementary school children the responsibilities of pet ownership throughout 2004.

InformaVet?s Medical Management Software, ALIS-VET, now includes auto tracking of patient medical compliance through a unique Smart List System.

Selzler's VET 2003 is a Microsoft Windows application, compatible with Win 95/98/ME/2000 or XP.

Signalment: Canine, Maltese, 2 years old, male, neutered, 8.4 lbs.

Nylabone offers the Quest Multi Care Dental System for dogs a system of three different chew bones that brush and floss dogs' teeth while freshening their breath, the company says.

Dbl.7 offers an adjustable-height lifting wet table designed to eliminate lifting to the treatment table and allow for various operator positions.

The QuickReference Guide by Susan Gunn complements the QuickBooks in Your Practice Workbooks.

IDEXX Laboartories launches new xCheck software (Version 3.2)

Tacoma, Wash.-In an unprecedented ruling, the Washington Court of Appeals has determined how much pain is needed for an animal cruelty conviction.

Gainesville, Fla.-Immunocontraceptive researchers at University of Florida (UF) are closing in on creating nonsurgical, long-lasting feline contraceptives as tools for population control.

Datazone Research and Consulting, sponsors of the VetZone.com, published a new study delving into veterinarians personal values, self-evaluation of business skills and personality type.

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Oncology, Second Edition, is revised and updated and reflects the advances made in understanding the disease, its detection and treatment options.

Novartis Animal Health U.S., Inc., adds the new VICRYL-Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture to its line of sutures. The company says it is the first device ever to inhibit bacterial colonization on the suture line.

Sunnex introduces the Solo Spot Exam Light with concentrated spot lighting.

Washington-The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a stop-sale, use and removal orders to retailers and other distributors of counterfeit pesticide products for fleas and ticks.