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Washington - Small business health plans were shelved May 11 to the chagrin of the American Veterinary Medical Association. But opponents say the proposal will do little to aid the millions of uninsured Americans and could actually raise the cost of healthcare premiums in the long term.

Baltimore - He was on the cusp of immortality when the country's premier Thoroughbred stumbled into a potentially fatal tragedy. Fans gasped and then cried as the undefeated Kentucky Derby winner suffered multiple fractures at the Preakness Stakes. But the veterinary miracle that was about to unfold became an epic of inspiration for racing enthusiasts around the world as fate, innovation and expertise converged to save the life of a horse that many hoped would win the Triple Crown.

Computer Imprintable Label Systems LLC (CILS), launched a new range of security labels for the medical and laboratory industry.

Blackwell Publishing introduces the veterinary laser surgery guide.

PetzLife introduces Oral Care Spray and Gel, for dogs and cats.

Providence, R.I. - Rhode Island hinges on becoming the nation's first state to mandate the sterilization of cats.

IDEXX Computer Systems, a division of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., announces its acquisition of VetLINK?, LLC, a medical management software provider.

LogicRad Inc. announces the acquisition of Mast Technology's Radiograph Digital Converter (RDC).

W. F. Young introduces a 30-day supply of Hooflex Plus, pelleted hoof supplement in a resealable bag.

Pet Innovations introduces Cat Genie, a self-flushing, self-washing cat litter box.

Wedgewood Pharmacy introduces Pimobendan capsules.

Absorbine introduces medicated shampoo and spray twin packs for horses.

Knowledge of urolith composition is important because contemporary methods of detection, treatment and prevention of the underlying causes of urolithiasis are primarily related to knowledge of urolith composition. The following discussion is based on quantitative analysis of 275,000 canine uroliths submitted to the Minnesota Urolith Center from 1981 to the spring of 2006. (For additional details related to feline uroliths and feline urethral plugs, refer to the Diagnote entitled "Changing trends in composition of feline uroliths and feline urethral plugs," published in the April 2006 issue of DVM Newsmagazine (Vol. 37, No.4).

Tapeless Wound Care Products announces secondary wound dressings for small animal and equine veterinarians.

Steril-Aire introduces high-output UVC Emitters? that offer energy savings, reduced maintenance, and mold and IAQ control to veterinary facilities.

Unotron introduces IP66 and NEMA4X certified washable wireless computer keyboards.

RMCards.com introduces direct mailing full-color reminders to clients from veterinary offices.

Madison, N.J. - Fort Dodge Animal Health announces the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Flunixamine? (flunixin meglumine injection) in lactating dairy cows.

Topeka, Kan. - Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. announces a partnership with Bank of America? to offer the PetRewards? Visa? credit card.

InterHealth Nutraceuticals, Inc. introduces UC-II, for pain relief in arthritic dogs.

Cils introduces data matrix and 2-D barcode labels.

B&L Cremation System introduces an automatic, temperature-controlled crematory/incinerator product with 200 pounds to 5,000 pounds of capacity.

Classic Medical Ultrasound announces version 3.02 improved report page printing software.

Boise, Idaho - An appeals court reversed an Idaho State Board ruling that disciplined a veterinarian.

Securos introduces a new line of veterinary orthopedic power equipment.

PetAg Inc. introduces DogSure? and CatSure?, a geriatric or aging animal food supplement.

A local doggy treat baker provides us with these birthday bones, complete with a candle, a built-in candle holder, and plastic wrap.

Bayer announced the release of its new Drontal Plus Taste Tabs (praziquantel/pyrantel pamoate/febantel), a deworming treatment for dogs.