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IDEXX Cornerstone Practice Management System users now have more options for downloading reference laboratory results into patient records, according to IDEXX.

The Spring/Summer 2003 Medical Arts Press Catalog for veterinarians features 120 pages of office and practice supples

Ideal Instruments, a subsidiary of Neogen Corp., has added the Pro-Shot 50 cc Pistol-Grip Syringe to its comprehensive line of quality veterinary and animal care instruments and supplies.

Premier Pet Products debuts KeepSafe?, a patented breakaway collar designed to prevent dog collar strangulation accidents, the company says.

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JorVet introduces the Thermal IV fluid warming unit.

African Horse Sickness, Hendra and Glanders are diseases Dr. Corrie Brown hopes to avoid in her lifetime.

Legislators are crafting a bill, "National Veterinary Medical Service Act, that if passed, would create a program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide loan repayment for a select group of veterinary students - those who agree to work in underserved areas. The legislature would define which areas would qualify.

Notes on Feline Internal Medicine by Christopher Sturgess will be available in October.

In my practice, I receive numerous phone calls for consultations concerning the choice of shampoo or specific topical spray/lotion to treat skin disease. It can be very difficult to choose the right topical product. But with a few tips, a few rules to follow and some insight into shampoo ingredients, you'll be well on your way.

Topeka, Kan.-Hill's Pet Nutrition is launching its first-ever direct to consumer education initiative for Prescription Diet® pet food. The campaign, which kicks off nationwide this spring, will reinforce the important role of the veterinarian, while motivating the pet owner to actively seek nutritional advice from their veterinarian and veterinary healthcare team.

The technical language of medicine that we routinely use in describing various aspects of a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment often baffles clients who are unfamiliar with medical terminology. However, many medical terms that we commonly use in the English language are derived from words that were commonly spoken in Greek or Latin languages. Test your knowledge about the origin of the following medical terms.

The USDA has granted a full license to Fort Dodge Animal Health for its West Nile Virus (WNV) vaccine, labeled West Nile - Innovator(tm).

Care Credit now offers processing and approvals 23 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.

As the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) prepares to roll out its canine vaccine guidelines advocating less frequent administration, veterinarians, like Dr. Mark Epstein, say reports such as this are long overdue.

Iowa State Press introduces the second edition of Equine Color Genetics by D. Phillip Sponenberg.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments offers a veterinary brush kit, especially designed for surgical instruments and surgical equipment.

Columbus, Ohio-A wealth of human resource needs have emerged in veterinary medicine, and if students aren't prepared, the jobs likely will pass up the profession.

Merial launches IMRAB 3 TF in individual-dose packages.

The Iams Company and Veterinary Pet Insurance's (VPI) new alliance will help build awareness of pet health insurance among puppy and kitten owners, the companies say.

AFP Imaging introduces the Image-Vet 70? Plus, a veterinary dental X-ray system that ups the standard for traditional and digital veterinary dental imaging, the company says.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. ­ Veterinary students went head-to-head on topics ranging from anatomy to zoonosis during the Nestlé Purina College Challenge at the 2003 North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC). After five rounds of competition, Tya Henderson, a fourth-year student at Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada, was declared the winner among the veterinary school competitors. She defeated runner-up Marc Greenberg, a fourth-year student at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, N.Y., in the championship round.

Bethesda, Md.­Sixty veterinarians successfully completed the rigorous board certification examination of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) given Feb. 6-8 in San Diego.

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Madison, Wis. ­To survive and thrive in a decidedly hostile environment, the lowly tapeworm uses a chemical trick to evade the propulsive nature of its intestinal home, say scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW).

Don't overlook disability and pension benefits; make sure you understand documents; legalese can short-circuit best intentions

University of Pennsylvania ranks first in research contributions to top journals, college dean claims

Allergic skin disease is the most common reason a client seeks veterinary care for an animal in the United States. In some parts of the country, at certain times of the year, more than half of the animals a small animal practitioner examines will have a form of allergic skin disease.

Industry applauds the effort invested in the American Animal Hospital Association's (AAHA) canine vaccine guidelines, but critics question the execution and data to support the recommendations.

Oasis Medical introduces a new line of SMS disposable surgical drapes.