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WASHINGTON-A push to make more drugs legally available to DVMs to treat minor animal species and uncommon diseases in major species ended last month when President Bush signed the Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2004, commonly known as MUMS.

AMES, IOWA-A former Iowa State University (ISU) faculty member and graduate has been named dean of the veterinary college and says he intends to get the program's accreditation back on track.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS-Clinicians and consumers will have more access to Prepaid Vet's wellness plans and management services due to a distribution deal with NLS Animal Health.

Orange Mate, Inc., introduces its new citrus scented air freshener.

Nutro Products, Inc., recently published a comprehensive feeding and nutrition guide for veterinarians.

Shor-Line introduces its Mobile Animal Lift Table ideally suited for the examination room, treatment area and emergency situations.

Kernco Instruments Company, Inc., introduces a new digital refractometer (battery operated) designed to accurately read urine specific gravity, serum protein and refractive index use for use in hospitals, veterinary labs and for schools for teaching purposes. The unit is hand-held and weighs 8 ounces.

We read with interest the "Clinical Exposures" case report "A peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a cat" in the April 2004 issue. While the diagnostic and surgical management of this case was excellent, the analgesic support was inadequate.

Dear Doctor Vol. 1 June-July newsletter sponsored by Fort Dodge Animal Health

BATON ROUGE-The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine has received a $9.9 million to establish a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE). This grant for the National Center for Research Resources provides funds to develop faculty for independent funding by the National Institute of Health (NIH). The grant will last for five years and can be renewed for five or more years.

Set your microscope on top of an old mouse pad and then set both the microscope and mouse pad on top of half of a manile file folder.

Keep empty gelatin capsules in each exam room to demonstrate pill administration to owners.

With a digital camera, a computer, and a color printer, we have delighted our clients as well as animal control workers.

Virbac Animal Health introduces Omegaderm,? an essential fatty acid (EFA) supplement.

Associations form coalition to ensure veterinarians remain involved in nation's food supply systems

LAS VEGAS-The world's largest veterinary conference is growing with 60,000 square feet of wet labs, office space and a testing site for the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) graduate equivalency exam.

Albumin and globulin concentrations, as well as total protein concentrations, should be assessed ...

JEFFERSON CITY, MO.- The Missouri Legislature did not pass any of the proposed changes to the law that would have permitted physical therapists to treat animals without veterinary supervision.

Pullman, Wash-More than a year after the first cardiac defibrillator was implanted in a canine, Honus the now 3-year-old Boxer, is doing well.

New York - On June 21, one of the nation's most widely circulated newspapers featured a full-page advertisement accusing the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) of harming animals.

AmericanPostcardArt.com, Inc. restores vintage postcards, which are digitally enlarged, restored and republished as art prints. Postcards are dated as far back as 1904, says Liz Coursen of AmericanPostcardArt.com.

ITASCA, ILL.-Equine Data Systems International, Inc. (EDSI) purchased the Equine Data Management Software (EDMS) and all of its related materials.

This creates a huge need for structured training if a practice wants to continue to practice progressive medicine.

Public Health Information Services (PHIS), Inc., has announced the availability of a new version of the Pain Gauge?.

Med-Vet International announces the release of two new non-absorbable sutures from Oasis Medical.

You will further help your own cause by helping your client stay in business.

SCHAUMBURG, ILL.-Dr. James Peddie is leaving his post as American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) treasurer as well as his teaching position at a california community college.

Blackwell Publishing presents the third-edition of Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infections in Animals, which consolidates the knowledge of more than 20 experts on pathogenesis of animal diseases caused by various species or groups of bacteria.

W.F. Young, Inc., marketers of the Absorbine line of animal healthcare products, announces the launch of gallon bottles for Absorbine Veterinary Liniment, the company's flagship product.

The Ag-Tek? Divison of Kane Enterprises introduces a new obstetrical lubricant. E-Z Lube? is a non-spermicidal water-soluble, all-purpose lubricating gel.