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Lifelearn, Inc., offers illustrated client handouts on supplements and alternative medicines, available on CD-ROM.

SCHAUMBURG, ILL.-Lack of time and resources have stymied an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-mandated project to establish state support in defending legislative challenges affecting the profession.

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.-Veterinary Monitoring Systems, LLC, introduces a system designed to allow better care for overnight patients.

Westbrook, Maine-IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to produce and sell the IDEXX HerdChek? BSE Antigen Test Kit to USDA-approved laboratories. HerdChek, a rapid test for accurate postmortem detection of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), detects the presence of the abnormal proteins believed to cause BSE.

DermaPet? introduces its patented protected antigen treat designed to neutralize stomach odors and freshen breath

Securos introduces its orthopedic organizer pouches.

Animal Health Options recently launched ProNeurozoneaTM, new supplement specifically formulated with ingredients that have been shown in research to protect the brain from oxidative damage and to promote cognitive health. An estimated 13 million dogs in the U.S. are over the age of 8 years, and nearly half of their owners observe one or more clinical signs of Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS).

I told Boog to just bring the horse in. He said he couldn't because he had no trailer.

The Zoological Education Network introduces "A Practitioners' Guide to Avian Necropsy."

DRE, Inc. has partnered with Pulmonetic Systems to bring Pulmonetic's flagship product, the LTV 1000 ventilator, to veterinarians and animal research professionals.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments introduces a new line of angled bone holding forceps for small animal orthopedic surgery.

The A-Trac Dynamic Brace has been modified to include additional sizes, improved harnessing and modified strapping to improve fit, comfort, adjustability and effectiveness of the brace. According to the company, the brace can decrease recurrent injuries after cruciate repair, prevent contralateral injuries, enhance rehabilitation and provide improved quality of life and mobility to dogs that are not good surgical candidates.

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The Ag-Tek? division of Kane Enterprises, Inc., introduces a flexible horseshoe for non-working horses.

Heska Corp. makes available the Heska? CBC-CBC-Diff? Veterinary Hematology System.

La-Co Industries, Inc., introduces All-Weather? Stock Shot? spray, a livestock marking system, in five new colors and a concentrated formula.

Wysong Corp.'s line of companion animal products, designed to mimic archetypal nutrition, now includes Cat Treats?.

Serum testing and easy-to-read results allow more accurate detection of allergen specific canine, feline and equine IgE, the company says.

Buck Mountain Botanicals, Inc., introduces non-mutagenic and non-toxic dust designed for warm-blooded animals, fish and birds.

WASHINGTON -The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether or not the beef checkoff program violates the U.S. Constitution.

DULUTH, GA.-Merial announces the launch of the Recombitek C3? canine vaccine, a new canine product approved to protect against distemper, parvovirus and adenovirus-2.

This muzzle is made from padded Dupont fabric, textilene mesh webbing and an extra-strength adjustable snap.

Vedco introduces a unique handheld mobile tonometry unit for measuring intraocular pressure in animals that can be a tip-off for the onset of glaucoma.

Vitality Systems introduces flavored joint-care capsules with the launch of Chondro-Flex? Sprinkle Caps for Cats.

Blacksburg, Va.-Renowned researcher dr. gerhardt schurig has secured virginia-maryland regional college of veterinary medicine's top post, taking on the role of dean.

OVERLAND PARK, KAN.-Fort Dodge Animal Health received approval of Duramune? Adult, the first USDA-licensed vaccine with three-year virus challenge data against a trio of deadly canine diseases; canine parvo (CPV), canine distemper (CDV) and canine adenovirus (CAV).

All-Pro Imaging introduces a quartet of CR scanners to the veterinary market that are suitably sized and priced for the private office.

Tri-Tronics, Inc. introduces the ViceBreaker? H1, a remote controlled electronic collar designed to solve most unwanted horse vices.

Novartis Animal Health U.S., Inc., adds the new VICRYL Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture to its line of sutures.

Synbiotics announces the launch of its newly revised and updated Web site at www.synbiotics.com.