News

ORLANDO - 01/08/06 - Every professional practice should incorporate public relations in its marketing strategy. That was the message from Dr. Jim Humphries, whose experience when dealing with the media helped him spearhead the Veterinary News Network, a collaborative effort to represent veterinary medicine to local television and newspapers.

College Station, Texas - 1/4/06- Texas A&M University officials say a Center for Equine Business Studies is slated to open in June.

Buffalo Filter? introduces LaseAdapt?, a laser pen adapter made of soft latex-free silicone.

Horses regularly get into dangerous situations in the most unusual and mundane places.

I use the screen savers on the clinic's computers as staff reminders.

To get blood off drapes, wraps, or scrubs, spray the fabric with Antibacterial Fantastik All Purpose Heavy Duty Cleaner (S.C. Johnson & Son) while the blood is wet.

In the evening before we leave the clinic, we run through our ABCs.

Derungs? Medical Lighting introduces the HLL-404 hand-held Woods magnification light.

AFP Imaging reports Vetel Diagnostics will begin distribution of the AFP DigiVet Equine, a transportable digital imaging product.

Spectrum Surgical introduces Spectra-Scrub?, a powdered stain remover for surgical instruments.

The Kid Angel Foundation introduces Koodels for pets' comfort.

Last month, editors at both The New England Journal of Medicine and the journal Science were put in the unfortunate position of having to publicly question the validity of data in studies they'd published earlier.

Securos introduces the orthopedic pin punch kit used to further sink intramuscular pins and K-wires into the bone once they have been cut.

Matthews Cremation introduces the Faithful Forever Pet Loss Care program.

RxWorks introduces automated prescription management enhancement to its RxWorks practice management software.

Mila International introduces the diffusion catheter specifically for animal use.

A love note from the Empire State said it would seize the X-ray, ultrasound and Q-Tips to satisfy Oldtimer's sales tax obligations.

St. Paul, Minn. — "What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others lives on."

IDEXX Laboratories launches Cornerstone? 6.2 Practice Management System with client correspondence features, digital capabilities and enhanced reports.

Administering oral activated charcoal (ToxiBan--Vet-A-Mix) to a 120-lb dog that doesn't want it can be difficult.

Random House introduces The Complete Dog Book, 20th Edition, by the American Kennel Club (AKC), a guide listing all 153 breeds recognized by the AKC.

Schaumburg, Ill. — Political jockeying between the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) ruling parties eases as the organization moves closer to a revised governing accord.

IDEXX introduces a new in-house lactate test for use with the VetTest?, Chemistry Analyzer.

Schaumburg, Ill. — Veterinarians impacted by this year's hurricanes are eligible for $2,000 humanitarian grants from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF).

ImRex Inc. introduces BreathaLyser Plus, a drinking water additive for dogs and cats that helps eliminate halitosis and reduces the source of the odors.

Intervet introduces Power-Dose parasite control kit for equines.

IDEXX Laboratories introduces the VetTest? Quality Control (QC) Panel for use with the IDEXX VetTest Chemistry Analyzer to ensure accurate test results.

Andis introduces two new sets of universal combs for clipper blades.

Spectrum Surgical introduces the Barraquer (Colibri) Eye Speculum, a lightweight, autoclavable method of eye retraction.

Davis Manufacturing introduces Cherry Berry, Tropical Coconut and Fresh Apple? Shampoo, infused with natural essential oil extracts and bonding agents that provide a long-lasting aroma, the company says.