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A concerted outcry of veterinarians, stung by a Consumer Reports (CR) article implying pet owners may be victims of veterinary pricing strategies, has fueled key associations to retaliate with letters to the editors and to the profession.

Canine Vaccine Information

Derungs Medical Lighting, a sister company of Waldmann Lighting Company, introduces the Cosy 20.

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Vet-Sonotron Systems, a medical device manufacturer, recently appointed THM Groups, LLC, exclusive distributor of veterinary technology products for North America.

Euthanasia comes with an emotional and economic price tag.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments introduces a new line of orthopedic pliers made from handcrafted German stainless steel.

The influence that euthanasia-related stress holds on animal shelter employees can jeopardize their well-being on and off the job, according to Charlie Reeve, Ph.D.

Kissimmee, Fla.-A recent ban on Florida's trap-neuter-release programs in favor of more progressive feral cat controls pits public health veterinarians against educators, practitioners and motivated animal lovers in the state.

A new online service called TheVetZone helps veterinarians build their businesses through easy-to-use promotion tools, according to the company.

Feline Vaccination Risk Assessment Checklist for Staff

Securos Veterinary Orthopedic introduces the orthopedic pin punch kit.

Owners aim for more in malpractice, wrongful death cases; guardianship movement steamrolls ahead

Dr. Karen Reamsnyder remembers the day well.

Rambunctious goose rules roost with iron beak

Spectrum Surgical introduces Self Seal Sterilization Pouches packaged in a box of 200.

Seghers Newsham Genetics LC introduced its SuperSire line of PRRS-naive, mycoplasma-negative terminal boars to give pork producers added confidence and flexibility in their breeding programs, the company reports.

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

Intuit is introducing veterinary-specific QuickBooks.

Although a working knowledge of neuroanatomy is necessary for clinicians, learning neuroanatomy in depth is rarely an achievable goal of any veterinarian in practice.

Kansas City, Mo.-The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) plans to join the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) to develop quality control measures for Internet pharmacies.

Seattle, Pa.-A new study shows that asthmatics are more irritated by airborne dog allergens than cat allergens.

ForceOut? eliminates animal odors.

Merial has created a new testing kit for horn fly resistance.

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Citronella-scented Equi-Spot? spot-on fly control for horses, from Veterinary Products Laboratories, is a new permethrin-based repellent that kills and repels houseflies, face flies, horn flies, eye gnats and ticks on horses.

VetAg wrap for wound management speeds recovery for a variety of conditions ranging from proud flesh to lacerations and sores by protecting the wound from inflammation and infection for horses and other animals, says product manufacturer Select Fabricators.

V.E.T. Pharmaceuticals brings back Enemeez?, a convenient mini enema for the veterinary market.

You don't have to be a veterinarian for very long before it happens to you.

Eklin Medical Systems, Inc., introduces the RapidStudy? EDR3 portable digital radiography system.