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The veterinarian's oath states in part, "Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the... relief of animal suffering... Does this solemn promise encompass our being "Good Samaritans"? What principles are involved in being a Good Samaritan? What are Good Samaritan laws, and how do they affect each of us? To what extent should we contribute our resources in the role of being a Good Samaritan?

The pop-off valve restrictor is placed on the pop-off exhaust port and the scavenge tubing is attached to the other end.

The S-Adenosyl-225 (SAMe) enteric-coated supplement tablets for medium and large dogs restore proper liver function, according to the manufacturer.

Highland Park, N.J.-An East Coast veterinarian is rallying to ensure veterinarians are more prepared the next time magazines like Consumer Reports throws darts at the profession.

Ever hear that expression, "I wouldn't do that for love or money?" I suppose that what the expression really means is that "I wouldn't do that for anything." The logical inference is that if there is no emotional or economic motivation, there isn't any motivation at all. In the law, and in the veterinary workplace, the truth of this inference plays out each and every day.

NAF Teatree Oil Shampoo is an effective, specifically formulated shampoo, containing the essential oils and proteins necessary to the health and vitality of the equine coat and skin, the company says

VetInsite announces its Pet Portal/Vet Portal products now interface with IntraVet, Impromed, Clientrax and IDEXXs Better Choice and Cornerstone veterinary practice management software.

T&Ss new line of Aluminum Wash N Rinse Sprayers/Faucets includes new, lightweight spray valves and coiled hoses.

BIPS is now available in a SelectPak. The new, six-dose box makes it more convenient to choose any combination of six small or large capsule doses that best meets requirements in a small animal practice.

Novartis Animal Vaccines, Inc. has received USDA conditional license for West Nile Virus Antibody (Equine Origin) to help control the disease caused by the West Nile Virus.

Since the first edition was published, Horse and Stable Management by Jeremy Houghton Brown, Sarah Pilliner and Zoe Davis has become a standard textbook of horse care and management, according to the publisher.

I patiently explained the technique several times, but Mr. Bungle didn't seem to be able to grasp the concept.

IntraCell Gel is a sterile, hydrophilic wound dressing consisting of Maltodextran NF powder containing 1 percent ascorbic acid.

Dr. Dean Hendrickson shows how laparoscopy offers a less invasive surgical approach for treating neophrospenic space ablation in horses

Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine Considered by David W. Ramey, DVM and Bernard E. Rollin, Ph.D will help practicing veterinarians make informed decisions about specific complementary and alternative therapies.

Clinical Dissection Guide for Large Animals, Second Edition, provides a self-directed and detailed guide for the dissection of the horse and large ruminants.

DVM Manager and Veterinary Metrics are offering Practice Metrics, a comprehensive collection of reports that provide a full diagnostic profile of clients veterinary practices, the companies say.

Infinity Practice Management Software from Impromed, Inc. now fully integrates with VetInsites Pet Portals.

The Titanium External Skeletal Fixation (ESF) Clamp takes advantage of many of the patented features of the existing Securos ESF clamps, the company says.

For clients looking for a zoned containment system for their pet, Petronix introduces the Boundary Manager.

Two Dimensional and M-Mode Echocardiography for the Small Animal Practitioner CD-ROM by June A. Boon, cardiology services coordinator at Colorado State Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences is now available.

Routine ovariohysterectomies are one of the most common procedures performed by the small animal veterinarian

Spectrum Surgical Instruments introduces a patent-pending saw for deepening the trochlear wedge during patella luxation repair.

Q. Could you provide a brief review of mitral valve insufficiency in older dogs?

Colorado Serum Company received a full license for the manufacture and distribution of Brucella Abortus Vaccine, Strain RB-51, Live Culture.

The NU-114 Clean Air Module has been used for years in hospitals and research laboratories to drastically reduce or eliminate airborne contaminants in rooms, according to the company.

Protein losing nephropathy is a common form of renal disease in dogs. Glomerular causes of renal protein loss include glomerulonephritis and amyloidosis. Glomerular lesions have also been associated with underlying metabolic, infectious, inflammatory and neoplastic diseases. Post-glomerular causes of renal protein loss such as hemorrhage and inflammation also contribute to urine protein quantification. Traditionally, urine protein loss has been detected either through a qualitative test such as a urine dipstick or via a semi-quantitative test such as a urine protein creatinine ratio. A urine protein creatinine ratio greater than 0.5-1 is considered abnormal. However, both the dipstick method and the

The new JorVet Thermal pad is an effective, economical solution for veterinarians who are currently using thermal blankets, according to JorVet.

The AIM Unit portable computer station has been designed for quick access to client computer files.

Elinc Corp. recently announced the latest release of its flagship veterinary practice management software, VIA (Veterinary Information Assistant.)