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National Report - Several veterinary programs and other institutions in at least 14 states are jostling to host a new high-security government laboratory intended to research some of the world's most dangerous diseases.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association's Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) has been recharged as part of an approved directive from a task force reviewing the group's welfare policies and framework.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results from the effect of magnetic properties of atoms found in biologic tissues. The magnetic moment of the nuclei within these atoms interacts with the external magnetic field, the most common of which is hydrogen. Hydrogen is abundant in all tissues and has a relatively large magnetic moment, making it the optimal choice for magnetic resonance imaging.

Honolulu -"Bark Now or Forever Pay a Price!" is the advice of the speakers for a media and communications seminar scheduled for the 2006 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Annual Conference, July 17.

Pfizer Animal health introduces Solitude IGR for fly prevention in equines.

Exploring The Vet Cancer Registry

Bayer Animal Health introduces Legend® (hyaluronate sodium), an FDA-approved intravenous equine joint therapy.

W. F. Young introduces a 30-day supply of Hooflex Plus, pelleted hoof supplement in a resealable bag.

FlavorTek introduces Flavor-Doh to help administer pills in dogs.

In my experience, metaldehyde toxicosis is one of the most common toxicoses in dogs.

West Lafayette, Ind. - Researchers at Purdue's School of Veterinary medicine have discovered the use of hydralazine can counteract the effects of acrolein after trauma.

Wedgewood Pharmacy introduces Pimobendan capsules.

For cats with Elizabethan collars, eating or drinking from a bowl on the floor can be difficult.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association wants no part of any signed pact with the Human Society of the United States - even when endorsing mutually supported initiatives.

Here's a quick sample of the type of compliments you can offer to bring a smile to your team members' faces

The Snowycycle cart was created to help rehabilitate pets by preventing atrophying while building and restoring muscle mass.

Harrisburg, Pa.- Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering tough legislation mandating drug-risk disclosure and prescreening animals prior to pharmaceutical use if recommended by a drug maker.

RMCards.com introduces direct mailing full-color reminders to clients from veterinary offices.

Novartis introduces a Web site designed to help owners identify and seek treatment for skin problems in their dogs.

EPS Inc. announces the addition of six sizes of disposable beakers to its growing line of compounding and dispensing accessories.

Micro Vision Systems (MVSI) introduces TrueVision®, a real-time, high-definition, 3-D image-capture and display system for stereomicroscopes.

In the May issue, I briefly told my mother's life story and related that my grandparents were immigrants. There is more to this story.

Victoria, British Columbia - The Supreme Court of British Columbia issued a broad injunction that prohibits non-veterinarians from performing any dental procedures or using a title, such as equine dentist, that might lead people to believe they are registered under the territory's Veterinarians Act.

EPS introduces Autosqueeze, a device that helps patients with weak or arthritic fingers easily grasp and dispense ophthalmic medication.

Fort Dodge Animal Health announces the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Flunixamine? (flunixin meglumine injection) in lactating dairy cows.

Corticosteroids are among the most used and misused medications in veterinary medicine. They exert a powerful, reliable, and rapid effect, and there is no viable, more effective therapeutic alternative in animals with certain skin conditions. Topical and oral corticosteroid therapies are considered the first choice for treatment of acute and chronic inflammatory skin diseases, particularly allergic dermatitis. In addition, they aid in the inflammation associated with some types of infections, primarily Malassezia dermatitis and otitis.

Cats are sensitive to many toxic agents, sometimes in ways unique to their species.

Unotron introduces SpillSeal® washable computer keyboard and mouse combination.

I think it is again time to remember the distinction between fairness and justice.