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Women rock gender balance in profession
When Dr. Peter Eyre graduated from veterinary college in 1960, three of his classmates were female.
Odor Eliminator
ForceOut? Odor Eliminator from Adventus Products gets rid of unwanted smells.
Genetics Introduction
"Introduction to Veterinary Genetics" introduces and summarizes host genetics and current genetic methodology for all domesticated species
Chronic Inflammation Treatment
Veterinary Products Laboratories introduces Duralactin?, a milk-based product to treat chronic inflammation in dogs in the form of a chewable tablet.
NCVEI online tools now help equine practices
Schaumburg, Ill.-Equine veterinarians will soon have access to online financial tools developed by The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues (NCVEI), thanks to an association grant.
Nuclear medicine facility works magic on hyperthyroid cats
Little Falls, N.J.-The Veterinary Referral Center here is successfully treating hyperthyroidism in cats, thanks to new radioiodine therapy capabilities.
AAHA meeting to highlight team approach
Phoenix-The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) reorganized its 70th annual meeting, March 22-26.
Pet owner protections
If pet owners are really concerned about West Nile Virus, keep pets inside away from mosquitoes during prime mosquito feeding hours, says Dr. Richard Bowen, professor in the department of biomedical sciences at Colorado State University.
Airlines perturbed by proposed pet reporting rule; not qualified to inspect cargo
Washington-If government has its way, consumers may be forced to forego flying the pet-friendly skies.
A unification theory
Seven of your clients' horses are being fed the same grain diet, being pastured on the same grass field and being exercised the same way. Yet only one of them experiences an episode of laminitis. Why?
Hoof Care
Natural Animal Feeds USA introduces Hoof Moist
Grassroots cause wins veterinary vote
Okemos, Mich.-Stemming from a veterinarian's successful grassroots crusade to back a client's campaign for state attorney general, the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association has spawned a legislative network.
Parvo outbreak raids Ohio shelter
Cleveland-About 30 cats and five dogs at the Cleveland Animal Protective League (APL) are dead following a devastating outbreak of parvovirus in early February.
Shockwave Therapy
Focus It, LLC offers the PiezoVet? 100
Hawk named president, CEO of MSPCA
Boston, Mass.-Larry M. Hawk, DVM, was just named president and CEO of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA).
PennHip goes back to Penn
Philadelphia-The University of Pennsylvania reached an agreement with Synbiotics that transfers the PennHip license back to the university.
Synthetic Pheromone
Veterinary Products Laboratories introduces two synthetic pheromone formulas for cats and dogs.
NCBA takes action to reduce E. coli O157:H7
San Antonio-The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) says it is taking action to further reduce E. coli O157:H7 in beef production.
AAHA mourns loss of '03-'04 president elect
Denver-Friends say commitment to work, family and life best defined George A. Grieve, DVM, M.Sc.
FDA frees Biopure inventory
Cambridge, Mass.-Biopure Corp. started shipping Oxyglobin to U.S. veterinary hospitals in mid February following a nod from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to do so.
Shelter animals offer different challenges for parasite control
Dr. Kerry Muhovich discusses the special considerations practioners need to be aware of when providing parasite control for newly adopted pets.
Accreditation, compliance pack AAHA leader's agenda
Link Welborn, DVM, who grew up on a farm alongside horses, dogs, goats and peacocks to name a few, is seeking the acceptance of his veterinarian peers.
Polymer Gel
Castle Beach Co. introduces ProVSeal, a new polymer gel that forms an invisible barrier when applied to teeth
Compact Microtome
The Vibratome Company's CompPro 3000 Microtome for use in veterinary laboratories
Emerging zoonoses and DVMs: Knowledge for everyday
Dr. Radford Davis explains why veterinarians need to take the lead in talking to their clients about the potential risks of disease transmission from pets to clients and why prevention is so important.
Canine Wellness Book
Angell Memorial Animal Hospital offers "The Angell Memorial Animal Hospital Book of Wellness and Preventive Care for Dogs"
AAHA, Merial to kick off heartworm prevention campaign
Duluth, Ga.-The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and Merial want to recruit "heart guardians".
Nestlé Purina builds nutrition support center at UC-Davis
St. Louis-The University of California-Davis has a new nutrition support center at its Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
L.A. dumps 'animal guardian' name change
New Colorado legislation would allow up to $100,000 in damages against DVMs
Protective Gloves
Bitebuster? Safety Wear for professionals offers an alternative to the thick leather handling gloves commonly used for bite and scratch resistance
