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Don't over-rely on technology to keep clients bonded, happy with practice

Heska Corp. introduces the new E.R.D.-Screen Test that provides veterinarians with a rapid, annual in-clinic test to identify dogs "at risk" of renal disease or other ongoing diseases causing nephron damage.

It may be only a matter of several hundred dollars each year, but over the course of a career, it can add up.

Maximilian Zenho & Co. introduces Veterinus Derma Gel® , for intensive and rapid skincare through the moist healing process.

Want to start an argument in a room full of horsemen and women? Just start talking about saddles and saddle fit.

Swine veterinarians have a marginally higher risk of contracting swine hepatitis E virus (HEV) than the general non-veterinary population, a recent study concludes.

Macan Engineering introduces a new series of 12 bendable electrode tips to use with its electrosurgical units.

Dr. Marc Davis knows his formulas - the drug-related kind prescribed to ailing animals and those necessary to win a CART race.

George silently pads to the kitchen searching for a cup of coffee. Gladys is already sitting at the kitchen table making a list of "to do" items for the day. George's eyes narrow, "You never make lists. What's up?"

Best Friend Equine Supply, Inc. announces the Best Friend Cribbing Muzzle for equine behavior management.

Pointe Scientific, Inc. introduces several lines of reagents for use on Hitachi chemistry analyzers.

Lawmakers stonewall joint document's approval; legislation apt to linger in committee, insiders say

What better way to whet the continuing education appetite than with a quiz?

VetCentric introduces a comprehensive Internet site for veterinarians and their clients that offers a host of medical information for pets as well as pharmacy services.

College of Veterinary Medicine spends $70,000 to avert outbreaks in large animal facility

Abaxis introduces the new VetScan" Avian-Reptilian Rotor that includes: ALB, AST, BUN, CA, GLOB, GLU, K, NA, PHOS, TP, UA.

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. announces Denegard 10 medicated premix has been approved for the control of porcine proliferative enteropathy (ileitis) associated with Lawsonia intracellurlaris.

Thorne Research Veterinary Products introduces a line of nutraceuticals and Chinese herbs sold exclusively to veterinarians.

A new genetic disease is selectively killing certain Quarter Horse foals by 2 months of age, report researchers at the University of Minnesota (UM).

The dog presents for weight loss, acting strangely and urinary incontinence.

CDC official takes hard look at who's being bitten and why; children greatest fatalities

TREK Diagnostic Systems, Inc. introduces ESP para-JEM system, the first fully-automated method available for routine detection of M. avium ssp. paratuberculosis, the causative agent of Johne's disease.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments introduces a new surgey pack designed exclusively for exotic species.

Falfurias, Texas-Dr. Michael Vickers changed the law on disposing of diseased food animal carcasses for rural veterinarians in Texas, but his battle with a Texas government agency still presses on.

Spectrum Surgical Instrument Corp. introduces rigid endoscope protection cases.

I could hardly believe my eyes. My boss, Dr. Oldguy, was throwing away pieces of mail without even opening them.

Securos Veterinary Orthopedic offers stainless steel wrenches, made from the highest quality stainless steel, in a variety of sizes for orthopedic equipment and supplies.

Rockville, Md.-The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Bayer a hearing to determine the fate of enrofloxacin for use in poultry, the first time since the 1980s a hearing of this type has been granted.

Dr. Joe Bartges targets specific issues where practitioners can play a key role in preventing renal disease in cats and dogs by monitoring certain drug use and disease management.

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