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JorVet introduces a new ultrasonic dental scaler.

Pharmacia Animal Health has introduced a new science-based milk quality management program to help manufacturers recapture profits lost to mastitis.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) introduces the AVMA Client Service Handbook series consisting of five titles, specifically designed for training in veterinary practices.

AgriLabs introduces a vaccine for prevention and control of endotoxemia diseases in dairy cattle.

The Iams Co. introduces Eukanuba Healthy Extras, dog biscuits featuring the nutritional benefits of Eukanuba dog food.

ARJ Medical introduces Vetstrip reagent strips which provide tests for glucose, bilirubin, ketone (acetoacetic aid), specific gravity, blood, pH, protein, urobilinogen and nitrites in urine and VC resistibility.

Pet-Centric, Inc.'s LitterFree is touted as the first cat toliet that replaces traditional litter materials with washable granules that last more than six months, the company says.

Alpharma Inc. announces the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the combination use of bacitracin methylene disalicylate (BMD) and chlortetracycline (Aureomycin) in feed rations to control porcine proliferative enteropathy, or ileitis.

Abaxis announces the availability of the new VetScan Canine Heartworm Antigen Test, for in-clinic detection of canine Dirofilaria immitis in whole blood serum or plasma.

Harcourt Health Sciences announces the release of veterinary books

Nutramax Laboratories announces the release of Cosequin for Cats Flavored Sprinkle Capsules in an effort to manage joint health in cats.

Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. introduces the Auriflush ear wash system.

AgriLabs introduces a new presentation package for the Titanium 5 L5 modified live virus.

SpectraSoft Inc. announces the release of Appointware, appointment software for veterinary practices.

Securos offers monofilament suture for lateral suture cruciate repair, hip luxation management and other surgical procedures.

American Farriers Journal is publishing a classic, The Foot of the Horse, by David Roberge.

Priority International Animal Concepts (IAC) Inc. announces a capsule and additional calf product added to its line of digestive stimulants.

Equine wound care has often been based upon the premise of keeping the wound clean and dry, requiring frequent bandage changes

The Iams Co. introduces a smaller bite-size kibble of its Eukanuba adult maintenance formula for better compatibility with smaller dogs' mouths.

Healthy HairCare products introduces its Wash Room Tote Bag, designed for a wash-stall environment.

Securos introduces the Securos Toggle Rod for hip luxations.

E Med Future, Inc. introduces NeedleZap, a new safety device for veterinary use that permits easy and effective disposal of used hypodermic needles.

Many years ago, I was called in to consult for a practice that was grossing at the time about $700,000.

DogNoseID intoduces DognoseID®, the first permanent, painless and universal system for recording a dog's identity and entering it into a nationwide search-and-retrieval database.

Fort Dodge Animal Health announces it has developed a Web site for dog owners interested in finding a local veterinary practice that carries ProHeart® 6 (moxidectin) ­ the new six-month, canine heartworm preventive.

Progressive Veterinary Management Services announces the release of its first three educational guides for veterinary hospital staff.

Montpelier, Vt.-As experts across the country declare a rise in animal cruelty, veterinarians and humane officials bolster the front lines fighting it.

DermaPet introduces DentAcetic Dental Gel now in convenient, ready to use 2-inch diameter, round wipes.

Lifelearn announces the release of the sixth annual update of its Companion to Canine and Feline Practice, a comprehensive searchable veterinary literature CD-ROM containing information collected over the past 20 years.

Iowa State University Press introduces the third edition of Veterinary Practice Management by Drs. John Bower, John Gripper, Peter Gripper and Dixon Gunn.