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The QuickReference Guide by Susan Gunn complements the QuickBooks in Your Practice Workbooks.

IDEXX Laboartories launches new xCheck software (Version 3.2)

Gainesville, Fla.-Immunocontraceptive researchers at University of Florida (UF) are closing in on creating nonsurgical, long-lasting feline contraceptives as tools for population control.

Datazone Research and Consulting, sponsors of the VetZone.com, published a new study delving into veterinarians personal values, self-evaluation of business skills and personality type.

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Oncology, Second Edition, is revised and updated and reflects the advances made in understanding the disease, its detection and treatment options.

Novartis Animal Health U.S., Inc., adds the new VICRYL-Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture to its line of sutures. The company says it is the first device ever to inhibit bacterial colonization on the suture line.

Sunnex introduces the Solo Spot Exam Light with concentrated spot lighting.

Sharn Veterinary Inc. offers the Cardell? MultiModel 9403 Multiparameter Veterinary Monitor.

Keratolux antiseborrheic shampoo from Virbac will help manage mild to severe keratoseborrheic disorders in cats and dogs.

SolidTech received licenses to produce and sell three new vaccine products for the cattle industry.

Intelligent Content Corp. launches Vetsuite for Windows V2.10, a network-capable version of its client education handout generator.

Q. How does one diagnose and manage dogs with urinary bladder cancer?

The P-Cup is designed to keep urine collection sanitary and with a minimum of messiness.

Lifelearn's complete client handout series is now available integrated with most practice management software programs.

IMEX? Veterinary, Inc. introduces suture anchors that are screwed into bone to act as insertion points for sutures used in reconstruction of ligaments, joint capsules and tendons.

The Hill's Veterinary Nutritional Advocate (VNA) is an online educational experience available to the entire veterinary health care team at no cost, according to Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.

PolyBrite introduces a red nylon lighted product line that combines the company?s patented polymer/LED technology along with reflective stitching. T

Absorbine Pro CMC Gastric Relief Formula coats and soothes the horses stomach lining, guarding against gastric distress. This non-prescription feed supplement is an excellent source of calcium and magnesium and horses love the apple flavor.

Lickables Natural Hairball Nutritional Gel is petrolatum free and rids cats of hairballs and swallowed hair without introducing harsh, unnatural petroleum products into the feline?s digestive system, according to the company.

Petfood Technology covers petfood nutrition, formulation, production, packaging and quality assurance.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments introduces a Wing Tip Elevator Pack. The pack contains four (4) sizes of Wing Tip Elevators (2 mm, 3 mm, 3.5 mm, and 4 mm), a probe/explorer, a Jacquette scaler and a Gracey curette.

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ProLabs? Ltd. introduces UriCon? chewable tablets in a new size. The tablets contain phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride (PPA), the most commonly prescribed treatment for urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence in female dogs, the company says.

The Veterinary Information Network (VIN), in partnership with eVetSite Systems, announces a new service available to all animal health care professionals.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces the Marq-Easy Thermoplastic splinting material.

Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.?s Animal Health Division has forged an agreement with Novartis Animal Health US to market Adequan? Canine (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan).

I try never to judge a person by the clothes they wear or the car they drive, but after 11 years of getting hot checks and no-pay clients, you start paying attention to the subtle clues that might mean you are about to lose some money.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering tip sheets on pet behavioral issues to veterinary offices.