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Securos Veterinary Instruments introduces a large external fixation clamp manufactured from high-quality titanium

Signalment: Canine, Golden Retriever, 4 months old, female, 28 pounds. Clinical history: The puppy presents for vaccinations and has a potbelly.

The very institutions that have cultivated veterinary specialists may be doomed because of the increasing demand for their graduates and, worse yet, their instructors.

Tendon contracture and laxity in foals is not an uncommon problem and one that most equine practitioners routinely deal with just about every foaling season.

DRE, Inc. has integrated the Moduflex anesthesia systems into their veterinary product line.

Securos Veterinary Instruments introduces a ligament fixation device for use in traumatology for ligament reattachment or fixation specifically for re-adaptation of torn or avulsed ligaments.

The discovery of West Nile virus (WNV) in the Northeast United States in 1999 and its subsequent successful establishment on the North American continent over the last three years has had an impact on human and animal populations nationwide.

Jorgensen Laboratories's Bone Cement is a sterile form of polymethyl methacrylate originally used in hip replacement.

Recently a colleague asked me if I could direct her to a reference source for normal and abnormal drinking and urine volumes of cats and dogs. Although this information is available, it is scattered in different textbooks and journal articles. The primary objective of this Diagnote is to provide this information in one concise location.

Health Science Technology (HST) introduces its modular intravenous system and components.

Agri-Pro Enterprises released its Vulkan? gas dehorner.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces the latest in cartridge-based hoof-block adhesives for cattle.

Ferno-Washington, Inc. introduces the Aqua Paws underwater treadmill system designed for canine rehabilitation therapy.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments introduces the most comprehensive small animal orthopedic pack, the company says.

Q. Are you using ultrasound for both dairy and beef cattle? A. This area of the country is mostly dairy, but I also work for one excellent registered Angus herd. Dairy clients tend to be most interested in identifying open cows as soon as possible and finding out if pregnant cows are carrying twins.

Pomona, Calif.-Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) opens its doors this fall not only as the nation's newest veterinary college, but as the only program boasting a 15 percent male class.

Parasites of the genus Babesia are hemoprotozoan organisms that can infect red blood cells of vertebrate hosts. Although more than 100 species of Babesia have been identified, only two have been reported to infect dogs: Babesia canis and Babesia gibsoni.

Lyme disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto is endemic in many areas of the United States, including the Northeast, upper Midwest and northern West Coast (Figure 1).

Pedigree Perfection offers for pets its Americana line

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces two sets of sundry jars for the veterinary exam room.

Natural Animal Feeds-USA markets a complementary feed specially formulated to help the horse prone to skin allergies and related conditions.

Southeast Vetlab, Inc. brings together brightfield and phase contrast optics to create a competitively priced all-in-one microscope called the PhasePro?, the company says.

San Francisco-As the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) expands with a $15 million specialty referral center set to open late next year, local practitioners fear the nonprofit's tax-exempt status and fundraising perks will choke area small business.

Nestle Purina Petcare introduces DM Diabetes Management? brand Feline Formula in a new 12-pound bag, offering savings for clinic and greater convenience for clients, the company says.

Alliance Scale, Inc. introduces a wash-down bench scale that provides legal-for-trade resolution and features all stainless steel construction with a sealed membrane keypad.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved additional label claims for Eqvalan? (ivermectin), adding species and stages of small strongyles to the list of parasites controlled by the equine dewormer.

Med-Vet International introduces LiquiVet Tissue Adhesive and LiquiVet Rapid Tissue Adhesive from Oasis Medical.

Goal: To understand why fewer students are opting for food animal practice

We've created this laboratory test tracking form so that if a veterinarian is out, we can see with a quick glance what blood work has been sent out and if we have received the results. The form goes in the folder with all the pink slips from lab work. --Dr. Kim Kuehl Prairie du Chien, Wis.

As my receptionist handed me the cat's medical record, I was immediately impressed with the size of it. Clearly, it was one of the thickest files ever compiled at my clinic.