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While this professor, researcher, and well-known veterinary anesthesiologist loves teaching veterinary students, he tells graduates that they will gain the most from experience. "Most of what you will eventually know to be true about medicine and life does not come from a book or from other people."

In addition to evaluating our year-end fiscal balance, we should include the number of patients benefiting from our efforts.

I wouldn't try some of these techniques around squeamish clients.

New York - A survey conducted by the American Kennel Club says 62 percent of the 1,006 responding pet owners would defy authorities during a natural disaster to stay with pets if not allowed to evacuate with them.

Millsboro, Del. - Intervet Inc. announces the introduction of Continuum? Feline HCP vaccine with a three-year duration of immunity against rhinotracheitis caused by herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1), calicivirus (FCV) and panleukopenia (FPV).

EPS introduces the cold-safe locking refrigerator storage box.

Continuing education puts gas in your engine--new ideas, new enthusiasm, and new solution to that problem you dread. And it's time to pull up to the pump at CVC Central.

Securos introduces a 100-pound crimp clamp for use with the Securos Cruciate Repair System and the 100-pound monofilament suture.

National Report - He didn't stage a heroic rescue effort or man an impromptu staging area when Hurricane Charlie battered Port Charlotte, Fla., in 2004. He had more pressing duties: picking up the pieces of his shattered home and displaced family.

DBL7 introduces the Canis Major? with an added built-in scale to its wet dental/treatment lift table.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments introduces the medium Balfour Retractor.

Pasadena, Calif. - Animal Planet is gearing up for a spring 2007 debut of E-Vets Interns, a spinoff the station's second-highest rated hit Emergency Vets.

Henry Schein's new Ultima 250 Arm Mount Unit is a complete veterinary dental system that comes mounted on a 12-in. arm for a wall or pole-mount option to maximize workspace.

The best way to see post-Katrina New Orleans is with a native. Sure, $35 buys a three-hour bus tour past destruction most only have witnessed on the pages of newspapers and television broadcasts. Those who book trips experience what I imagine is a shocking but detached visit to the now-famous St. Bernard Parish, the lower Ninth Ward and the 17th Street Canal levee break.

PSC assets can be protected from claims that result from malpractice of other professionals in the practice.

Sometimes it takes a small retreat from the day-to-day pressure to see that new solution and the path to progress. Take this unique opportunity, planned especially for practice managers.

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The practicing small animal veterinarian often has to face small animals with otitis externa. While not as common, otitis media and interna likely cause neurological signs.

National Report - Are new hospitals trending larger?

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

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.

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

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

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

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.