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Fort Collins, Colo. - Colorado State University (CSU) researchers have developed a way to deliver intravenous radiation drugs to bone cancer patients without causing damage to other healthy cells and vital organs, drastically reducing illness and other common side effects of toxic radiation treatments, the university reports.

National Report - Are new hospitals trending larger?

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. introduces the Cross-Action Stifle Retractor with Speed Lock.

Many owners and trainers have never been taught how to properly cool a hot exercising horse. How hard can it be? Just hose it down with water, right?

With the constant infusion of new products to the human and veterinary market, it becomes a daunting task to keep up with veterinary pharmacology and vaccine technology.

National Report - The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) plans to organize an army of veterinarians and create a central command for animal disaster relief.

It's not easy to provide all the training team members need. Let us help boost your team's service know-how, communication skills, and enthusiasm.

Honolulu - In his inaugural address, Dr. Roger Mahr announced plans to create partnerships with outside professions, coordinate a national summit and establish an action plan to promote "one world, one health, one medicine."

Vision USA introduces Max Vision Loupes, which are available as a frame-mounted system or as a clip-on system.

In our practice we actually see more cases of Cheyletiella mites "walking dandruff" than fleas!

Tragedy tugs at the heart. A county or region never realizes its potential solidarity until it must unite to overcome odds.

A horse's skin and coat can be contaminated via air and soil by various fungal organisms. Though also found on normal horses, some of these fungal organisms can produce significant fungal infection under the proper conditions. From the commonly recognized ringworm to the more insidious pythiosis, horses can be infected by these potentially nasty fungal infections, which are not only irritating, but also in the case of pythiosis, can be life-threatening.

As I write this month's submission, there is water streaming into the basement of my veterinary hospital.

Vets Plus, Inc. and Bomac Animal Health Inc. formed a new alliance.

The AAEP recognized the unique issues of horses working in an urban environment, i.e. mounted patrols, tourist carriages and taxi/limousine services. Horses engaged in these activities require special work and living conditions and precautions for their safety and well-being. Urban environments present health and welfare hazards that may preclude their use, such as pollution, concussion, climactic extremes and load factors.

Impromed introduces Infinity Mobile Edition, providing a portable and comprehensive solution to the veterinarian that practices out of the office.

Arlington, Va. - Five major problems hampered rescue efforts following last year's hurricanes, which displaced an estimated 50,000 animals.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. introduces its line of orthopedic cerclage wire.

Vetario introduces S10 and S20 neonatal and preoperative care for use in veterinary clinics to increase survival and recovery rates.

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IDEXX announces its sponsorship of the 7th-Annual Continuing Education (CE) Seminar for Equine Veterinarians during the weeklong 81st Hambletonian Festival of Racing, which began July 29.

Slightly hypertonic water will stimulate the thirst center, impelling a horse to drink more overall water.

Katrina's anniversary marked by insurance struggles, staffing shortages and rebuilding delays

Schaumburg, Ill. - He loves every minute of his job, but Dr. Bruce Little's morning starts at an early 4:30 a.m., jotting down notes on ideas for the nation's largest veterinary membership organization. By 8 a.m., the executive vice president arrives at office headquarters and spends his first hour trying to decipher what those notes say.

National Report - - "This is the new parvo," an expert says of the canine influenza outbreak now confirmed in 22 states.

Success in veterinary medicine requires three things: hard work, perseverance and being at the right place at the right time.

And we think you're bound to come away from Veterinary Economics' Hospital Design Conference with ideas that will save you expensive last-minute changes--and even change your thinking about your building project.

Madison, N.J. - Fort Dodge Animal Health received approval from the U.S.

AgriLabs, Ltd., was awarded exclusive distribution, sales and marketing responsibilities for the BeluMedX equine wound care product line, including the Lacerum? brand of Equine Wound Management products sold exclusively to veterinarians.

"She got into her vet truck and left without ever washing her boots!"