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Hartz introduces VMX Pet Vantage Essentials, Speedy Groom Brush with peel-away cloths available for dogs and cats.

RxWorks announces support for Short Message Service (SMS) messaging into its RxWorks practice management software.

The 143rd American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) convention will be held in Honolulu, July 15 through 19. This will be the first time the AVMA has met in Hawaii, and I am pleased.

Surgery may be necessary if the lead particles cannot be removed with other methods.

Orlando, Fla. — In a push to unify the voice of veterinary medicine, the Florida Veterinary Medical Association is encouraging practitioners to enter politics.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) Veterinary Outreach Program announces the launch of the AKC Veterinary Network to provide resources to veterinarians.

Schaumburg, Ill. — American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) leaders approved several positions, recognized diversity and upped convention registration fees starting in 2007 to earn an estimated $86,000 extra.

EPS introduces a Press-In Bottle Adapter that allows for easy dispensing of liquids from stock bottles into oral syringes.

Hill's introduces an updated version of the Hill's Feeding Guide software.

Older owners: a growing market.

Swheat Scoop introduces a disposable litter box for quick changes and reduction of the spread of diseases.

Penn Vet Supply introduces a veterinary medical supply Web site.

Intervet introduces Vista, a modified-live respiratory and reproductive vaccine line for cattle.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. introduces previously owned power equipment, which includes all makes and models of pneumatic and battery-powered hand-pieces, attachments, air hoses, batteries and sterilization/storage cases.

Merial introduces Zimecterin? Gold (ivermectin/praziquantel), a broad-spectrum equine dewormer that provides protection against a variety of parasites, including tapeworms.

Vision USA introduces Blue Raised Bar Magnifiers, which rest more than an inch over the viewable surface.

SmartWorks introduces the DP-6600, a digital black-and-white ultrasound platform that provides USB image storage, image clarity and ease of use.

NJ Phillips Pty Ltd. announces the release of the Trigger-Lock Syringe?.

Merial releases a Web site for the Purevax? Recombinant Leukemia vaccine and the Vet Jet? transdermal vaccination system.

Schering-Plough introduces Aquaflor? Type A Medicated Article (florfenicol), an antimicrobial for the control of mortality due to septicemia of catfish, a bacterial disease that results in significant economic loss to the catfish industry.

Impromed Inc. introduces Infinity v4.0 veterinary practice management software.

Westbrook, Maine —IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. introduces Spec cPL? (canine pancreas specific lipase) to help veterinarians accurately rule in or rule out pancreatitis in dogs.

Professional Medical Sales introduces BloodStop and BloodStop EX hemostatic gauze.

The federal government wants trend data on outbreaks of zoonotic disease and is looking to corporate veterinary practice to provide it.

DRE Inc. introduces the new Vetrecs VTS telemetry system, a wireless cardiac monitoring system.

Pan American Veterinary Laboratories (PAVL) introduces Pythium immunotherapy, an immunotherapeutic product for the treatment of pythiosis, a fungal-like organism in horses and dogs, which causes severe, local allergic reaction.

Spectrum introduces the Advanced Eye Surgery Pack, six surgical instruments in a protective case for more advanced ophthalmic procedures.

Maida Pharmacy Compounding Center introduces customized medications for animals that require more than the standard course of treatment.

DermaPet Inc. announces a product name change. DermaHypoCS is now named DermaLyte.

Kansas State University introduces "A Century of Excellence," a book commemorating the 100th anniversary of the College of Veterinary Medicine.