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Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) has been widely accepted in human medicine for non-pharmaceutical pain control therapy.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces the Nimrod Snare. This device is useful in capturing elusive animals.

Novartis Animal Vaccines Inc. recently produced a new brochure featuring nine experts commenting on lameness through a roundtable discussion.

Vaccination Planner

In the March/April issue of the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), an Executive Summary of the 2003 Canine Vaccine Guidelines was published. A full text of the guidelines, recommendations, and supporting literature is available to AAHA members on the organization's Web site (www.aahanet.org).

Dr. Clive Phillips' second edition of Cattle Behavior and Welfare was just released by Iowa State Press.

Vaccination Reminder

Developing vaccination protocols for cats and dogs used to seem like an exercise in futility. But now that the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) have each published vaccination guidelines for these species the exercise has become more rewarding because practitioners can now use this information as a benchmark to tailor a specific program for each patient.

Developed by a veterinarian, new Krystal Trough water purifier offers a safe, all-natural product that helps keep water troughs sparkling clean and odor-free, thus encouraging horses to drink.

Summit Hill Laboratories introduces a new line of high-speed dental machines and accessories under the Vetroson label.

A new canine test for Lyme disease allows veterinarians to not only identify infection, but also decide on a therapeutic plan and monitor their treatment choice.

Dr. Marsha L. Heinke demonstrates how tracking your clients will lead to better compliance and the opportunity to offer better care to your patients.

Dr. Thom Haig shows you how even minor record-keeping errors can reduce client compliance as well as the revenue of a practice.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Zimecterin Gold, a new, broad-spectrum parasite control product from Merial that will treat and control 61 species and stages of equine parasites, including tapeworms.

Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. has received approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Zubrin? (tepoxalin) rapidly-disintegrating tablets for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs.

The American Animal Hospital Association compliance study reveals that many veterinarians don't have as high a compliance rate as once thought.

Ms. Sue Schmidt provides you with the tools to build a stronger compliance ratio for your practice.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Neutersol? (zinc gluconate neutralized by arginine) as the first injectable neutering drug for puppies 3 to 10 months of age. Addison Biological Laboratory, Inc. will market the product in the United States.

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St. Paul, Minn.-The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) is lobbying against an item in the state's budget bill that would roll the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (MBAH) into the state's Department of Agriculture.

Schaumburg, Ill.-The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) wants to stress it does not endorse, recommend or approve the use of wood chippers for the euthanasia of poultry as was recently reported in the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Greensboro, N.C.-Novartis just hired country music legend and dog lover, Wynonna Judd to deliver its consumer educational message about freeing dogs from arthritis pain.

In the first part of this series, we identified a number of problem areas that surround the employment relationship when a practice hires (perhaps a better word would be "enlists") a part-time or relief veterinarian.

Cleveland-Just months after the release of the new canine vaccine guidelines, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has agreed to make two minor revisions and continues to stand behind its recommendations despite some criticism from practitioners and industry.

Phoenix-Merial says that a survey of veterinarians taken at the recently concluded American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) meeting here shows that roundworm/hookworm infection, flea allergy dermatitis and heartworm are the three diseases dogs will suffer from most this spring and summer.

Greensboro, N.C.-About 64 percent of dog owners visited at least two veterinarians before a diagnosis of Addison's disease was made to their pets.

Worcester, Mass.-Dr. Franklin M. Loew, a veterinary leader and icon, died of a rare form of cancer in April.

The bond between father and son strengthens with time

Miles City, Mont.-Beef cattle producers keep track of characteristics of their animals to selectively breed them and improve specific traits. But breeding for one trait can cause potential problems with others.

Cleveland-As a record 395 tornadoes wrecked countless homes and lives across the country in mid-spring, Dr. David Carlton of Jackson, Tenn., is relieved his clinic lost no animals amid the ruinous storms.