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Travco Products, Inc. announces its Curaflex? 2 Bonelets?, a joint supplement positioned to compete against pet discount stores, the Internet and catalog sales, the company says.

Apexx introduces a multi-purpose table to help prevent back injury and workers? compensation claims.

Summit Hill Laboratories introduces a second-generation diode laser, the Vetroson? Diode Laser.

Summit Hill Laboratories releases its Vetroson? Aspirator/Irrigator, a device to be used when suction or delivery of fluids is indicated.

Incorporating ultrasound into daily practice will generate better diagnostic opportunitities, realize potential growth

Spectrum Surgical Instruments introduces a specialty scissor for the cast room.

Washington- Legislation signed by President Bush impresses fines and prison terms on persons committing attacks or conspiring to attack animal enterprises, which includes animal research outfits.

Jeffwerberpets, Inc. introduces its multi-vitamin and minerals for dogs and cats.

Washington-The first round of trials to develop a West Nile vaccine for birds has shown a significant reduction in mortality in inoculated American crows, scientists report.

Technology, pet owner requests for state-of-art care will drive these modalities to be incorporated into daily practice

Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation has introduced MaxiVac? Platinum? with Emunade?, the first combination vaccine for mycoplasma pneumonia and swine influenza virus with a USDA-approved label for reduced shedding of H1N1 and H3N2 flu viruses.

I entered the exam room and introduced myself as I always do with new clients.

As part of every physical examination veterinarians perform, the ear canals and eardrum should be checked.

Austin, Texas- As PetMed Express settles a slew of administrative battles with state pharmacy boards across the country, Texas leaders strike with litigation to ban company sales in the state and fine the online pet pharmacy $1,000 per day for each day it allegedly sold prescription drugs illegally to Texas consumers.

In an effort to supply clinicians with management resources to build and sustain a successful practice, Novartis Animal Health offers Growth Alliance, an integrated program designed to help veterinarians meet the challenges of small business ownership.

The new JorVet flexible endoscope system provides easy access into the smallest of body cavities.

Vitality Systems introduces K-9 Plus, a chewable multi-vitamin/mineral supplement

Provo, Utah-On a mission to probe dogs' brains for clues on how to enhance nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Dr. Daniel Simmons and team may have accidentally unlocked the magic of acetaminophen.

WoundWear, Inc. introduces the A-TraC Dynamic Brace

Jeffwerberpets, Inc. introduces its calming formulas for stressed dogs and cats.

Recent advancements in technology, especially in veterinary medicine, can often become overwhelming. Practitioners often question if they should invest in expensive equipment that may not be used enough to justify the expense.

Olympus America Corp. introduces the IX51 inverted microscope system for live cell study, in vitro fertilization and other cellular injection applications.

Selecting the proper modality will help equine practitioners identify medical problems that were previously difficult to pinpoint

W e have all been there. A client calls to say that she has just found her horse standing in the field unwilling to move.

Upper Montclair, N.J.- Dr. George Cameron knows canine distemper. He's witnessed rabies and parvovirus.

Schaumburg, Ill.-The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Governmental Relations Division, in partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), is accepting applications for the 2003-04 AVMA/AVMF Congressional Science Fellowship Program.

Madison, Wis.-Fewer and fewer students are entering veterinary school with a background on the farm, but a teaching herd at the University of Wisconsin (UW) will help students gain a better understanding of dairy management.

Washington-A fake letter to recall ketamine spurred a scam alert to veterinarians by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

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