News

Synermed International Inc. introduces the Synermed IR202, an infrared clinical chemistry system for accurately processing a broad range of diagnostic tests and profiles for use with companion, large and exotic animals.

Pfizer Animal Health's Zeniquin (marbofloxacin) is now approved for treating skin and soft-tissue infection in cats.

Thornell Corp. introduces three products to control animals' odor. AOE (Animal Odor Eliminator), Dog-Off and Ferret-Off help solve pet odor problems.

Lexington, Ky.-While mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS) was swiftly becoming a household word in Kentucky last spring, animal practitioners in central Kentucky were also reporting an influx in the number of cases of pericarditis

Schaumburg, Ill.- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) offers a new Web-based job posting and search service, called the Veterinary Career Center (VCC).

The University of California, Davis, schools of medicine and veterinary medicine are jointly offering a master's degree program in public health in the wake of the events of Sept. 11.

Gastrointestinal motility disorders are becoming a well recognized phenomenon in companion animals.

This two-part article is based on experience, both positive and negative, that I have encountered through the years with the emergency procedures of thoracentesis and chest tube placement.

Vet Planet introduces YUK-2e anti-lick formula.

3M introduces the new Littmann Electronic Stethoscope Model 4000.

Horse owners will want to take heed of several new rules on the care of horses destined for slaughter.

AFP Imaging introduces the Ultima VCTM 6000 Veterinary Radiographic System.

Iowa State University Press announces the Equine Veterinary Nursing Manual.

A new bill that eliminates the need for a special prescription form for controlled substances has been passed by the Michigan state legislature.

Animal geneticist L. Dale Van Vleck has won an award for a research proposal to develop a computer system to extract and analyze biological data for the genetic evaluation of livestock.

Colorado State University (CSU)'s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is now among three U.S. veterinary teaching hospitals to offer acupuncture and chiropractic services for equine.

BCP Veterinary Pharmacy has added 100% Bovine Proamine-Zinc Insulin (PZI).

Fort Collins, Colo.-The molten red glow of the iron brand may be fading. All eyes are on a new form of animal identification now in its final development stages at Colorado State University.

The bacteria to blame for nocardioform placentitis, a reproductive disease of thoroughbred racehorses that leads to weakened or stillborn foals, can no longer hide, according to new research.

The West Coast appears to be the next victim of the West Nile.

Evidence that embryos sampled from cattle infected with mad cow disease neither develop nor spread the illness to healthy animals will be released in an upcoming study, reports Reuters.

Orlando-New business tools will help veterinarians compare specific prices on services for the first time.

A U.S.-based organization arranged for the seizure of a shipment of about 10,000 critically endangered aquatic turtles en route to China destined for food consumption in mid-December.

The case history includes that the dog presents Dec. 7, 2001 for chronic diarrhea and recurrent urinary tract infection.

A physicians' group is suing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for allegedly concealing information about a controversial veterinary experiment on cats to study effects of methamphetamine drug abuse in people.

A group of veterinary consultants and advisors have formed the Association of Veterinary Practice Management Consultants and Advisors (AVPMCA).

Horses with recurrent airway obstruction may no longer have to suffer following Food and Drug Administration approval of a specially designed equine inhaler with medication.

Andover Coated Products, Inc. introduces PetFlex to its line of bandages.

A 4-year-old female Rottweiler named Twice is admitted on an emergency basis to your hospital with an owner's complaint of substantial depression, anorexia and vomiting of three days' duration.

Inter-Cal Nutraceuticals introduces three lines of dog biscuits with Ester-C ascorbate. The treats are made by Nutri-Vet Nutritionals, PetGuard and Whole Foods Markets.