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Editor's Note: In a continuing series of articles, DVM Newsmagazine has teamed up with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, (ACVIM) to bring you the latest in research abstracts on a variety of topics. Every month, an ACVIM diplomate will summarize, in abstract form, the latest research in specialty fields. These articles are coordinated with the help of Dr. Ron Lyman, Ft. Pierce, Fla.

Cleveland-Dr. H. Steven Steinberg believes he has created an oncological database with statistically significant value for veterinarians. The service, www.vetcancerregistry.com, makes available more than 5,000 cancer cases, including contributions from seven universities as well as several private sites.

Editor's Note: This month Dr. Randall Ott, DVM, MS, diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists addresses dystocia and strategies to help prevent problem deliveries in cattle. Ott is a professor at the University Of Illinois College Of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana. He made presentations on the subject at the American Veterinary Medical Association meeting in Nashville.

Although reservoirs of birds are known to serve as amplifying hosts for West Nile Virus in horses, humans and other animals, what isn't yet proven is whether those birds are migratory or contained.

'Never put a pig in your mouth,' and other wise things granny taught you

There's important news for veterinary professionals who are committed to addressing surgical pain in their canine patients: Rimadyl® (carprofen) caplets have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in controlling postoperative pain associated with both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery in dogs.

USDA-APHIS report assesses WNV's potential impact on wild horse, burro population

Detroit-Children who grow up with cats or dogs may be less likely to suffer from pet-specific and other allergies, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. releases a line of stainless steel orthopedic pliers that won't chip or contaminate

Michigan Veterinary Specialists' "Formulary: A Practical Guide for Drug Therapy in Dogs and Cats" now offers 1,834 references to the use of 917 drugs in its recently released fifth edition.

Midland Bioproducts Corp. introduces its lateral flow test for determining failure or successful transfer of passive immunity to newborn foals.

Washington-A seasoned bovine practitioner and recent University of Prince Edward Island president now heads the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) - a group plagued by a year of fraud, theft and administrative abandonment.

Vet-Kem introduces Siphotrol® Plus Fogger for flea and tick control in homes.

Eklin Medical Systems introduces the EDR-100A Digital Radiography System' for the veterinary/equine practice.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. introduces the General Surgery Pack

From the editor: In January we invited readers to submit their own versions of "Where Did I Go Wrong" in the second Mike Obenski Writing Contest. More than 200 entries poured in and among them Mike Obenski found four worthy of appearing with "the master." This month, Dr. Shelley Hylton-Herring's entry, "Cocktail Hour," garners honorable mention.

Dr. Johnny Hoskins troubleshoots the problems of identifying and treating Cushing's Disease.

Washington-Humane Society Press released a new book for residential, corporate, university and other communities that need to control feral cat colonies.

Iams Company introduces its Eukanuba Veterinary Diets Restricted-Calorie canine and feline formulas in cans.

MinXray, Inc. improves its 300GS Mobile Stand, designed to help meet the imaging challenges found in clinics as well as in the barn, the company says.

FLAVORx announces the addition of 65 new medication flavoring formulations for the veterinary system

Trenton, N.J.-Inquiries into "widespread abuse and malfeasance" on behalf of the New Jersey Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has state officials promising "sweeping changes" in an organization responsible for enforcing animal cruelty laws.

Secaucus, N.J.-Southern cities have the highest projected rates of flea and tick infestation according to a new study released by The Hartz Mountain Corp.

Veterinary Products Laboratories introduces Nurturall®-C Balanced Milk Replacer with bovine colostrums.

Nutro Products, Inc. announces the small-kibble version of its best-selling lamb and rice dog food called Natural Choice Lamb & Rice Small Bites.

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Vitality systems introduces Chondro-Flex, a nutritional supplement developed to reduce the pain and inflammation associated with various joint afflictions.

IHN Vet introduces VetScripts Prescription Supplements, nutraceuticals used concurrently with conventional medicines and treatments to enhance their benefits and help avoid negative side effects.