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Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc., introduces the Protect-A-Pad protective cover for warm water circulating blankets.

As the Group Health and Life Insurance Trust (GHLIT) reports flat growth due to its average 25-percent annual cost increases, the national veterinary insurance broker rolls out cheaper medical coverage, a dental plan and high-deductible options that translate to federal tax relief.

Heska Corp. announces the availability of the Heska? CBC-Diff? Veterinary Hematology System. The system is designed to use advanced impedance technology to deliver accurate in-clinic systems, including those that use lasers.

Renovations totaling $3.25 million at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine has enabled the school to now be able to treat more than 25,000 animals a year.

IDEXX Laboratories launches new xCheck software (Version 3.2), its Microsoft Windows-based software for ELISA results interpretation in the poultry and livestock industries.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces the Thunderbolt hypodermic needles.

C&D Pet Products, LLC introduces the addition of a storage drawer to its line of Pet Steps.

PCI Medical has developed a small, ductless safety cabinet for use with chemotherapy drugs.

Pedigree Perfection offers pet clothing designed for sleeping or lounging.

Bayer HealthCare?s Animal Health Division introduces Healthy Life, a line of premium wellness nutrition products for dogs and cats designed to change the way consumers purchase pet food and provide veterinarians with a true competitive edge over pet superstores in meeting their client?s pet nutrition needs.

Washington-In the wake of the country's first case of mad cow disease, the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) ruling to ban all non-ambulatory, disabled livestock from being slaughtered may mean that the government will rely on veterinarians and producers to get access to test animals at highest risk for mad cow disease.

A ligament fixation device has been developed by Securos for use in traumatology for ligament reattachment or fixation specifically for readaptation of torn or avulsed ligaments.

This is an appropriate time of the year to be thinking about leftovers.

Oakland, Calif.- State veterinary leaders await a judge's ruling as to whether a Santa Cruz teeth cleaning operation and its understudy illegally practiced veterinary medicine when the student used a scraper during a dog's teeth cleaning and allegedly asphyxiated the animal while restraining it.

Practice managers serve a variety of roles; can help new associates adjust to practice culture; run interference with non-medical problems

Columbus Instruments introduces the Oxymax ER neonatal and small animal indirect calorimeter.

Sacramento, Calif. - To make staff health insurance affordable for practice owners, the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) rolls out a cafeteria-style group insurance plan offering employee and family medical coverage to its 5,000-plus members.

Denver-In 2004, the American Animal Hospital Association's (AAHA) strategic plans feature a multitude of "exciting" projects, according to one industry source.

Little Rock, Ark.-The Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association is polling its membership on the potential need for an in-state school to recruit more veterinary technicians to Arkansas.

Securos introduces its extended length drill sleeves with points. The drill sleeves are available in 2.4mm and 3.2mm sizes.

Ferno Veterinary Systems introduces the Vet Transportation Procedural Table.

VetInsite?s Pet Portal/Vet Portal products now interface with IntraVet, Impromed, Clientrax and IDEXX?s Better Choice and Cornerstone veterinary practice management software programs.

Social skills, management abilities help ease way; lean on experienced technicians for support; abandon do-it-yourself attitudes in the workplace

Ferno?s new Vet Animal Slide is the solution for transferring sick or injured patients.

Model 501 air purifier from Blueair alleviates the malodor of pet smell and dander in veterinary offices to help create a healthy, pollution-free environment, according to the company.

Sacramento, Calif.- The California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) supports creating a special property classification for pets that would allow, but limit, non-economic rewards in malpractice lawsuits concerning companion animals.

?Outdoor Air Quality? offers producers and veterinarians practices and techniques to improve air quality.

Pedigree Perfection introduces two-tone shearling combinations available in three body shapes.

Biopure Corp. now offers a 60-ml bag for its oxygen therapeutic Oxyglobin? to provide veterinarians more dosing flexibility when treating anemia in small dogs or those requiring less or short-term oxygen-carrying support.