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Anivac Corp. releases the Lynx Animal Cleaning System for pre- and post-surgical cleaning.

I know it can seem like we're always after you to do more, make changes, and improve your job or your skills or your practice. And we are. But it's only because we want to help you achieve your goals.

Lares Research introduces the Ultra-Access? MX High-Speed Handpiece for dental applications.

Kaytee introduces Treatsters? Mini Bites? for birds.

Severe liver disease impairs hepatic methionine metabolism, thereby reducing SAMe availability.

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) releases Job Descriptions and Training Schedules for the Veterinary Team, a resource that lists the tasks for each of the most common small animal practice support positions.

Spectrum introduces the Veterinary Technician Pack.

DVMinsight is a Web site that provides veterinarians with a list of consulting radiologists.

The iM3 Rodent Soft-Tissue Protector and Diamond Disc Safety Shield is designed to protect operator and patient.

Miltex introduces a sterile disposable biopsy punch with plunger system.

Midland Bio Products introduces the Colostrum Equine IgG Midland Quick Test Kit? for determining passive immunity issues before feeding a newborn foal.

Miltex Inc. introduces the Weldin Periodontal Instrument Kit.

Drew Scientific Inc. introduces the HemaVet? 950, hematology analyzer for use in veterinary clinics and hospitals.

The Spellex Corp. introduces the Spellex Veterinary Dictionary 2005 software for Microsoft and other programs.

Diagnostic Chemicals Limited introduces Sorbitol Dehydrogenase (SDH) quality-control material to the company's line of veterinary diagnostic products.

Medical Engineering and Development introduces EZ Clean Induction Chambers with removable ends.

Schaumburg, Ill. — Illinois, Massachusetts and Chicago City Hall debate it, but the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) appears it will not, for now, address the practice of foie gras production.

Union City, Calif. —ABAXIS Inc. announces the release of VetScan? VS2, an in-clinic veterinary diagnostic chemistry electrolyte and immunoassay instrument.

The Zoological Education Network introduces AVIx, a line of natural avian products for veterinarian distribution to clients.

Spectrum introduces a starter pin pack that includes a complete set of intramuscular (IM) wires and K-wires with an autoclavable pin bag.

FridgeFreeze introduces a portable 110-volt vaccine/medical refrigerator.

Schaumburg, Ill. — The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues (NCVEI) plans to tackle income disparities between male and female veterinarians.

Medit Inc. introduces the multipurpose Oto-Endoscope.

Lifelearn announces the re-engineered WebDVM? its veterinary practice Web site development hosting and maintenance system.

Seattle — The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is planning to study the viability of regional continuing education.

Blackwell Publishing introduces the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology, Second Edition.

Half Halt Press introduces Beyond the Rainbow Bridge

Marietta, Ga. — Spot-Check introduces the new K laser 6D, a painless, safe and effective biostimulation device.

Kenilworth, N.J. — Homeagain and the Homeagain Pet Recovery Service introduces a scanner used to detect microchips in companion animals throughout the United States.

Las Vegas — The Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) says it anticipates attendance to top 8,500 at its annual meeting here.