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Englewood, Colo.-The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) says it took immediate action when rumors of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the United States surfaced and subsequently drove the live cattle futures contract lower.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. unveils the Orthopedic Knee Pack, its newest surgical instrument pack designed exclusively for use during stifle joint surgery.

Vienna, Va.-Veterinarians in the area surrounding Washington D.C. and Baltimore now have access to the latest technology in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Equine Bracing Solutions introduces its line of equine braces.

Pfizer Animal Health introduces several feline vaccine combinations and renames its Felocell® vaccines, allowing for greater flexibility in vaccine protocols, the company says.

Raleigh, N.C.- At least six North Carolina residents face charges of rendering veterinary services without a license as part of a statewide sting to curb illegal practices.

Merial introduces a new package design for its cattle line.

Tampa, Fla.-As the PetMed Express scripting saga winds down with state healath officials, the online drug retailer faces new opponents, and this time, they're the federal and civil kind.

Schaumburg, Ill.-The American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) disaster relief efforts just received a major shot of funding.

Colorado Veterinary Products introduces the Stinger, an improved cattle prod that is lightweight and moisture resistant.

A proper exam can detect physical and hereditary faults as well as assess mating behavior

Bayer introduces new CyLence® Ultra a new cattle insecticide ear tag to protect livestock from flies.

Pullman, Wash.-A Washington State University (WSU) veterinarian has found a mutant gene responsible for some Collies' sensitivity to common anti-parasitic drugs, which when used, can result in death.

Rambunctious goose rules roost with iron fist

Pharmacia Animal Health announces that Lincomix® Feed Medication received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the control of porcine proliferative enteropathy

Following reports of a drug user fee agreement between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and regulated human drug manufacturers, the Animal Health Institute (AHI) and FDA have blueprinted a similar arrangement.

DocSolve, Inc. introduces Pocket VetGo, the first pocket PC-based mobile charge-capture solution for veterinarians on the go.

Fort Dodge Animal Health introduces Fluvac® Innovator vaccines, the most current strain of influenza available in an equine vaccine.

Recently, I received a letter from an inquisitive Dalmatian owner which stated in part: "I have a 9-year-old female Dalmatian that has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection because of red blood cells found in urine aspirated from her urinary bladder during an annual physical exam. She does not have a problem urinating and her urine appears very clear; it is not bloody. My vet has tried two types of antibiotics (cephalexin first and trimethoprim-sulfa three weeks later). Even though her urine is not bloody, red blood cells are still present in the urinalysis. My vet also prescribed a special diet to prevent urate stones from forming even though no crystals were found in her urine. Is there a probability of urinary stones even though there are no crystals in her urine? Is the urinary tract infection persisting because of stones?"

Axian influenza outbreak rocks poultry industry; Losses estimated in the millions

As skunk season draws near, Thornell Corp. offers a promotion on Skunk-Off, a liquid deodorizing formula used by veterinarians.

Van Beek Global/Ninkov LLC introduces VBG Diarrhea Control Gel-Equine for veterinary administration only.

eska Corp. introduces the new E.R.D.-Screen Urine Test that provides veterinarians with a rapid, annual in-clinic test to identify dogs "at risk" of renal disease or other ongoing diseases causing nephron damage.

On the edge of the state's fastest growing county sits a quaint small animal and exotic solo practice unspoiled by the encroaching city and its fast-paced lifestyle.

As seasoned veterinary practitioners, we pretty much come to expect the unexpected.

Duluth, Ga.-The American Animal Hospital Association and Merial have teamed up to launch a new consumer education campaign on the importance of visiting the veterinarian.

SolidSource Corp. introduces the PracticeVeterinary system, a Web-based business management system.

NPS, Inc., introduces Feline Rebound Veterinary Formula, a natural liquid solution to be administered to felines for post-op recovery and when they are not eating or drinking normally

Cleveland-In June, DVM Newsmagazine will dedicate an entire supplement to discussing recent developments on emerging vector-borne and zoonotic diseases and the impact they are having on veterinary medicine.

Richmond, Va.-The National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians recently released the 2002 version of the Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control.