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Columbus-A leading veterinary neurologist, equally celebrated and denigrated for his progressive study of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), is departing The Ohio State University (OSU). Expected to leave this summer, Dr. Michael Podell - regarded as a "highly brilliant" veterinary clinician and investigator - says his decision to leave is three-fold,

Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation has introduced a new 500-ml presentation of its popular M+Pac® vaccine for Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in swine.

Med I.D. announces BIPS, capsules for in-clinic detection of obstructions and motility disorders, is now available in new packaging.

3M releases its Comply brand Rapid Enzymatic Indicators and Challenge Test Packs.

Matrx offers its 2002 catalog featuring a full line of anesthesia equipment and accessories.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announces a new Pets and People gift calendar for 2003.

Lucis® Pro 5.0 digital image processing software is now available from Image Content Technology.

Officials at Washington State University (WSU)'s College of Veterinary Medicine are exploring ways to tighten the budget in the anticipated loss of future veterinary students and funding.

Nylabone Products announces its new line of edible dog snacks, Doggie Diner Treats.

3M introduces the Comply brand Liquid Peracetic Acid Chemical Indicator for monitoring the Steris System 1 processor

Pharmacia Animal Health introduces Eazi-Breed' CIDR® Cattle Insert.

Diet can make or break the equine athlete.

Wysong releases its organic, free-range Biodynamic Dog and Cat Diet.

Veterinary Products Laboratories (VPL) introduces Mycodex® Odor Neutralizer

On July 2, representatives from about 40 agriculture groups met at the White House with Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials to discuss animal-related security issues.

If Dr. Franklin McMillan, companion animal practitioner in Los Angeles, had his wishes, he would never hurt an animal's feelings.

Reassurance" Back-Up Power System is designed to instantly and silently power non-life supporting equipment during a power outage or brownout.

San Francisco-Volunteers from the San Francisco Veterinary Medical Association launched the Mobile Veterinary Street Outreach Service (MVSOS) to treat acute health problems

Spectrum Surgical Instruments announces a new line of surgical instrument cleaning brushes, Spectrum Blue brushes.

Ames, Iowa-Iowa State University (ISU) lays claim to a first for veterinary medicine.

It was a lush backyard. I mean lush. There were trees and vines and ivy and shrubs and bushes and fountains . and a pot-bellied pig.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments has packaged six ophthalmology instruments plus a sterilization case for more advanced eye procedures.

Doug Butler Enterprises, Inc. introduces the video, How to Medically and Mechanically Treat Founder for the Greatest Chance for Success

Medical Innovations, Inc. introduces an alternative to the medical waste hauler in its on-site Medical Waste Machine

Nashville-Midway into his term as American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) vice president, Dr. Jack O. Walthers becomes the group's 2002-2003 president-elect.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments announces the development of a powdered stain remover for surgical instruments, Spectra-Scrub Instrument Stain Remover.

Davis, Calif.-Parasites in freshwater runoff may be to blame for the alarming number of deaths of federally protected southern sea otters in California, report scientists.

Leicester, Mass.-A humanitarian program created by the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association has an active supporter in Dr. Gail Hartman.

Espanola, N.M.-Rapid-spreading wildfires in the West further fueled by drought this summer have forced thousands of wild animals to abandon their habitat.

Stretched out off South Tampa's busy main line is a small animal practice so community integrated, some clients have been visiting for more than 30 years. Yet the bustling Veterinary Medical Clinic, Inc. is anything but quietly settled in its sub-tropic surroundings. Since its 1970s inception, Dr. Eddie Garcia has been building, both inside and out.