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IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. introduces a convenient 12-test individual chemistry packages for the VetTest? Chemistry Analyzer.

New Orleans-While the spread of West Nile Virus (WNV) on the West Coast has been widely documented, a flare-up back in Mid-Atlantic states this year signals that the virus may be very persistent.

User fees to hasten drug approvals for the veterinary market just became a reality.

The world only seems to get more and more complex, and the more we "grab life by the horns," the more complicated entanglements we face.

A new cattle DNA testing service is being marketed under the Igenity brand name from Merial.

Veterinarians now have a safe and effective non-steroidal option for long-term control of canine atopic dermatitis. Atopica, which contains the active ingredient cyclosporine A (CsA), has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Novartis Animal Health.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted marketing approval for Metacam Injectable, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), made by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica (BI) and being distributed by Merial. Coupled with Metacam Oral Suspension, the injectable offers an effective source for relief of pain associate with canine osteoarthritis, the company says.

Veterinary Products Laboratories (VPL) introduces the supplement Optima 365, which can improve the condition of an animals skin and coat, resulting in healthy hair that doesn t die or fall off.

Schaumburg, Ill.-The American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Judicial Council is investigating whether a member of the group's Animal Welfare Committee lied when he denied authorizing the euthanasia of more than 30,000 live hens via a commercial wood chipper.

Lexington, Ky.-In the wake of a reintroduced bill in Congress to ban horse slaughter in the United States, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has reiterated, via a position statement, that the organization is not pro-slaughter.

Washington-In response to meetings in December in Ottawa, Canada with cattle industry leaders from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), the Canadian government has announced it has begun a review of current restrictions on U.S. feeder cattle imported into Canadian feedlots.

An over-the-counter diarrhea treatment for humans now contains an aspirin derivative that in high doses is toxic to cats, reports the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

As part of its far-reaching plan to create a no-kill community, New York City Animal Care and Control (NYCAC&C), the largest animal shelter center nationwide, has debuted technology to increase adoptions and reunite pet owners with lost animals.

St. Louis - Old school rivalries will reach fever pitch again this January when veterinary students from across North America go head-to-head in the annual Nestle Purina College Challenge at the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC).

I could see the problem the moment I entered the exam room, but, just for fun, I decided to wait until Mr. Obtuse pointed it out to me.

To the common equine practitioner, applying ethics in practice might mean something as simple as deciding whether to use supplements or as complicated as knowing when use of compounded drugs crosses a line.

Veterinary Products Laboratories (VPL) launched an aid for equine inflammatory conditions at the American Association of Equine Practitioners annual conference

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Equi-Jewel rice bran supplement is available as a meal and as pellets, according to Kentucky Equine Research, product formulator.

Summit Hill Laboratories introduces the CO2 surgical laser, Vetroson? APS-30.

The University of Minnesota?s (UM) Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory received USDA approval to offer a new, rapid and low-cost diagnostic test for Johne?s disease.

You'll never witness any shortage of complaints and dismay associated with being the spouse or significant other of a practicing veterinarian. There are the long hours and late nights. There are lots of parties you show up at late. Then, there are those movies and theatrical performances you only see part of; whether you miss the first third or the last third depends on when the emergency call comes.

Los Angeles-The Southern California Veterinary Medical Association's (SCVMA) Pulse magazine reports that 64.4 percent of member DVMs surveyed recommend routine vaccinations annually for dogs. Another 31 percent recommend routine vaccinations every three years for dogs.

Des Moines, Iowa-Swine veterinarians will go "Back to the Basics" for the 35th annual meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), scheduled for March 6-9, 2004 at the Marriott hotel in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.

Washington, D.C.-The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is calling for science-based standards in normalizing cattle movement with Canada.

Rockville, Md.-In the wake of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) draft risk assessment on the safety of animal cloning, the FDA's Veterinary Medical Advisory Committee (VMAC) agreed that products generated from clones would likely be safe to eat but some panel members expressed concern on the risks to animal welfare.

VetCare Veterinary Supplies introduces the new VetSet IV Administration Sets that are designed and manufactured exclusively for veterinary use.