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London - Bovine tuberculosis (TB) has long baffled scientists bent on finding a vaccine to combat it - until now.

Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is amending regulations and standards pertaining to animal exports.

In an operation as risky as heart surgery, NASA astronaut and veterinarian Dr. Richard Linnehan joined a team of scientists in March on a mission to save the Hubble Space Telescope.

In late 2001, the U.S. Treasury Department seemingly gave many small business taxpayers, including veterinarians, one less headache in the form of a cash-based accounting method.

West Lafayette, Ind. -Purdue University research is providing clues on how viruses infect cells.

Idexx Laboratories, Inc. introduces its new and improved Snap Heartworm Antigen test, an in-clinic test that screens dogs for the presence of heartworm antigens.

Yorkshire Terrier, 10-year-old, female spayed, 11.4 lbs.

Veterinarians have a new tool to guide owners in caring for their pets.

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.

Terumo Medical Corp. introduces SurFlash Intravenous Catheter.

Q: Could you review some neurologic diseases of the older dog?

Trenton, N.J.-To rush the onset of minimal treatment standards for New Jersey livestock, officials say welfare activists have bombarded the state's agriculture department with 25,000 e-mails, phone calls and even death threats.

Though the equine species in general excretes urine with high mineral content, especially calcium carbonate, and despite a normally alkaline urine pH, which tends to favor formation of urinary tract stones, equine urinary tract lithiasis is relatively uncommon.

Securos Veterinary Orthopedics introduces finger-held drill sleeves. The drill sleeves are available in 2.4mm and 3.2mm sizes.

Equine Scientific Products introduces two lines of antimicrobial products designed to treat and prevent specific diseases in horses.

Vetstream's Canis is a comprehensive, peer-reviewed clinical information source for the entire hospital team.

Dr. Marsha Heinke provides an overview of the financial components that need to be considered when adding retail services and products.

Dr. Shipp's Laboratories introduces the Perot Elbowed Bone Forceps designed specifically for small animal orthopedic surgery.

Virbac Corp. announces it has added four pastel, dual-ended toothbrushes as the latest edition to its C.E.T. oral hygiene product line.

Summit Industries introduces ImageFirst-a comprehensive program by InnoVet radiography that enables veterinarians to get the clearest X-ray images for diagnosis, the company says.

Las Vegas-Western Veterinary Conference officials awarded 27 veterinary students from U.S. colleges across the nation with $2,500 scholarships and $1,000 stipends to attend the convention in Las Vegas and held a reception Feb. 11 in their honor.

Washington­In mid-February, the U.S. Senate voted in favor of advanced animal protection in its 50 states with passage of the Farm Bill.

Idexx Laboratories announces it has developed an in-clinic medication monitoring program that will help veterinarians and their staff monitor if a certain medication is working on a patient.

Rambunctious reindeer rebuffs rough-and-ready rescuers during rip-roaring romp

BCP Veterinary Pharmacy introduces VetChews, a treat-based product that is compounded by hand to include the exact dosage of medication that an animal requires according to a veterinarian's prescription.

The Iams Company announces its Eukanuba Veterinary Diets now has nutritional tools to address medical conditions and dental care in the same diet.

Visionaries of North Carolina State University's equine program plan to enhance its user-friendly status to compete with well-renowned academic players in Colorado and California.

Schaumburg, Ill.-The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is slated to sponsor the World Veterinary Congress in 2005, marking the second time the event's been held in the United States since its 1863 inception.

Vetsuite, a comprehensive Internet tool for practitioners, made its debut at the recently concluded Western Veterinary Conference.

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endosopy Division, introduces the Dyonics® Vision 111 Portable Endoscopy System, a mobile, integrated endoscopic visualization system.