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S. Jackson Inc. introduces new sterile double-armed Supramid? size 3 overlap mattress sutures for large animal abdominal repair, equine hernia repair and routine closure.

ReproTec Inc introduces the ReproTest for Bulls -Chute Side Test for Fertility Associated Antigen (FAA).

Kernco Instruments Co. Inc. offers a new medical digital refractometer designed for hospital pharmaceutical labs and for general medical use by clinics with computer interface.

Jorgensen Laboratories Inc. introduces the Feline Breathe Easy inhalant delivery system.

PUNTA GORDA, FLA.-Seeing mobile homes twisted around trees and cars tipped over like children's toys in the aftermath of hurricane Charley was enough incentive for Dr. Dena Baker of Naples to evacuate before the season's third major storm ravaged the state.

Veterinary technicians and students can update themselves on fecal examination technique via a CD-ROM from Novartis Animal Health entitled "The Scoop on Poop."

Dbl.7 offers an adjustable-height lifting wet table to eliminate lifting to the treatment table and allow for various operator positions.

Securos introduces a new line of arthroscopy equipment including the smallest scopes available on the market.

TAMPA, FLA.-Spellex Corp. just released its newest addition of spell checking software.

Jorgensen Laboratories Inc. introduces the orthopedic surgical pack.

The earlier "at risk" neonates are identified and treated, the better the prognosis for a healthy and productive life.

Use an 18-ga (or larger) metal avian feeding tube attached to a syringe to infuse anal glands.

Veterinary Dynamics presents a new plasma product to veterinarians in California.

Of the major carotenoids, ?-carotene has the highest pro-vitamin A activity.

NORTH GRAFTON, MASS.-Tufts University's School of Veterinary Medicine received a $50-million gift commitment last month, the largest endowment in the institution's history.

DVM June 2004 BPA Statement

The NCBA applauds the caution given to test-result disclosure.

He's been an art professor at the University of Notre Dame, and an accomplished sculptor in his own rite, garnering as much as $10,000 for some of his work in the late 1980s. But his work crafting learning aids and procedural models for students is shaping up as his most rewarding work yet.

Ambiguity usually benefits the employee during legal discrepancies.

Everything's negotiable. That doesn't mean you'll get it, but it is negotiable. First, think of what is important to you. Make a personal list of what you must have vs. what you want in your first job. Decide where you can be flexile, but also know the issues that are deal breakers for you.

Let your personality emerge after you understand the practice and have made some contribution.

Research can help you decide which field to go into and is a way to develop a list of your target organizations. Then you will decide how to contact them, and you'll measure your progress against your list.

Listen patiently to what your clients have to say even though you might believe it is wrong or irrelevant.

Your resume in its final form should be a picture of yourself on paper.

Much greater job satisfaction results if you are engaged in doing something worthwhile.

Veterinary positions are projected to increase for all veterinary occupations through 2012, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Veterinarians held approximately 58,000 jobs in 2002, providing a good base for new graduates to select from regionally and financially.

Schaumburg, Ill.-The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) created a mentoring program to help veterinarians and veterinary students share information and build professional networks.

Fort Dodge Animal Health announces its introduction of LeptoVaxTM 4, the newest member of the Duramune' line of Leptospira vaccines.

DULUTH, GA.-Merial reports its newest product, OraVet?, marks a breakthrough in pet oral healthcare.

Nestle Purina PetCare introduces Joint Mobility brand Canine Formula as part of its Purina Veterinary Diets?.