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Wysong Corp.'s line of equine products, designed to mimic archetypal nutrition, now includes Equine EFA?.

Atlanta-Gov. Sonny Perdue issued a proclamation making May 4 Veterinarian Day in the state. The proclamation was declared to honor veterinary professionals and show support for the philanthropic work of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association (GVMA) Foundation.

ReproTec Inc introduces the ReproTest for Bulls - Chute Side Test for Fertility Associated Antigen (FAA).

Pedigree Perfection offers Cool Down Capes for dogs.

Synbiotics Corp. announces USDA-approval of its Witness HW canine heartworm antigen test kit. The heartworm test rejoins Synbiotics' Witness line of veterinary products that includes the Witness Relaxin pregnancy test for dogs and cats.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments introduces a new line of atraumatic tissue forceps for small animal surgery.

The University of Georgia's Glass Horse Project introduces a new CD entitled "Elements of the Equine Distal Limb."

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

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

WESTBROOK, MAINE-IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market and sell Surpass? (1% diclofenac sodium) Topical Anti-Inflammatory Cream, a new treatment for horses with pain and lameness due to osteoarthritis.

Washington-The Department of Labor has revised the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), applying new law likely to affect 6.7 million salaried workers, including those in the veterinary profession.

ProLabs? Ltd. introduces UriCon? chewable tablets in a new size. The tablets contain phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride (PPA), the most commonly prescribed treatment for urethral sphincter mechanism incontinence in female dogs, the company says.

The Ag-Tek? division of Kane Enterprises, Inc., introduces Surgicryl?, a braided PGA absorbable synthetic suture in foil packs.

Autac, Inc., a leading manufacturer of retractile cords, offers its thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) cords for a variety of veterinary applications.

VetLife received Food and Drug Administration approval for Component TE-IS and IH with Tylan to the cattle market.

IMEX? Veterinary, Inc. introduces suture anchors designed to be screwed into bone and act as insertion points for sutures used in reconstruction of ligaments, joint capsules and tendons.

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

PetLabs360 introduces Shed No More for Dogs and Shed No More Plus Hairball Control for Cats.

Dr. Jan Bellows, a boarded veterinary dentist, has authored a new text entitled "Small Animal Dental Equipment, Materials and Techniques: A Primer" from Blackwell Publishing.

Sedecal USA, Inc., introduces an "all-in-one" fluoroscopy and X-ray unit designed for veterinarians.

Crosstex International, manufacturers infection control, single-use disposable products for the healthcare profession, adds cotton-tipped applicators to its Advantage line of products.

SWIN software is a one-touch package that streamlines laboratory workflow, according to the company.

NEW YORK-Pfizer Animal Health just released a Potomac Horse Fever vaccine called PHF-Gard?.

Washington-As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) labors to restrict compounded drugs for nonfood animals, its efforts are preceded by a 2002 Supreme Court case in which justices criticized the agency for restricting pharmacists' free speech rights.

Andis introduces an addition to its Endurance line, the new Heavy Duty Horse Clipper with 220 watts of power to assure a reliable performance with every cut.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces the Thermo Perch. The Thermo Perch is a heated bird perch that attaches to any wire bird cage.

DermaPet? introduces its patented protected antigen treat designed to neutralize stomach odors and freshen breath. DenTees extend the company's DentAcetic Dog and Cat Treats line.

New York-Officials of more than 70 New York City rescue groups aim to turn the nation's largest municipality into a no kill zone for the 60,000 homeless animals taken in by shelters each year.

Raleigh, NC -Criticism could continue to plague veterinarians, as a proposed animal protection act did not see its way into the state's legislature this year.

Securos releases its FastFix product for external fixation repairs.