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Denver-The recently-released second edition, Neurological Examination for the Busy Practitioner, is designed to be a quick-access reference tool for veterinarians who perform such exams.

East Lansing, Mich. - The West Nile Virus (WNV), which adversely affects a horse's neurological system, has been found in 18 states and Ontario, since it was first discovered in New York in 1999.

Rockville, Md. - FDA is ordering the prohibition of extra-label use of topical nitrofuran animal and human drugs in food-producing animals.

East Lansing, Mich. - Scientists at Michigan State University are testing the efficacy of pyrantel tartrate as a potential preventive treatment against Sarcocystis neurona in horses.

New York - A veterinary professor at Kansas State University is considering new medication and food alternatives to the current methods of treating osteoarthritis in dogs.

Louisville, Ky. - At least five of the 17 horses in this year's Kentucky Derby are relaxing on pins and needles of the therapeutic variety.

Davis, Calif.- Dr. Tilahun Yilma, a veterinary virologist who genetically engineered a vaccine for a deadly cattle disease and is now working to develop an AIDS vaccine, is named the 2002 Faculty Research Lecturer by the University of California, Davis.

London - Bovine tuberculosis (TB) has long baffled scientists bent on finding a vaccine to combat it - until now.

Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is amending regulations and standards pertaining to animal exports.

In an operation as risky as heart surgery, NASA astronaut and veterinarian Dr. Richard Linnehan joined a team of scientists in March on a mission to save the Hubble Space Telescope.

In late 2001, the U.S. Treasury Department seemingly gave many small business taxpayers, including veterinarians, one less headache in the form of a cash-based accounting method.

West Lafayette, Ind. -Purdue University research is providing clues on how viruses infect cells.

Idexx Laboratories, Inc. introduces its new and improved Snap Heartworm Antigen test, an in-clinic test that screens dogs for the presence of heartworm antigens.

Yorkshire Terrier, 10-year-old, female spayed, 11.4 lbs.

Veterinarians have a new tool to guide owners in caring for their pets.

George silently pads to the kitchen searching for a cup of coffee. Gladys is already sitting at the kitchen table making a list of "to do" items for the day.

Terumo Medical Corp. introduces SurFlash Intravenous Catheter.

Q: Could you review some neurologic diseases of the older dog?

Trenton, N.J.-To rush the onset of minimal treatment standards for New Jersey livestock, officials say welfare activists have bombarded the state's agriculture department with 25,000 e-mails, phone calls and even death threats.

Though the equine species in general excretes urine with high mineral content, especially calcium carbonate, and despite a normally alkaline urine pH, which tends to favor formation of urinary tract stones, equine urinary tract lithiasis is relatively uncommon.

Securos Veterinary Orthopedics introduces finger-held drill sleeves. The drill sleeves are available in 2.4mm and 3.2mm sizes.

Equine Scientific Products introduces two lines of antimicrobial products designed to treat and prevent specific diseases in horses.

Vetstream's Canis is a comprehensive, peer-reviewed clinical information source for the entire hospital team.

Dr. Marsha Heinke provides an overview of the financial components that need to be considered when adding retail services and products.

Dr. Shipp's Laboratories introduces the Perot Elbowed Bone Forceps designed specifically for small animal orthopedic surgery.

Virbac Corp. announces it has added four pastel, dual-ended toothbrushes as the latest edition to its C.E.T. oral hygiene product line.

Summit Industries introduces ImageFirst-a comprehensive program by InnoVet radiography that enables veterinarians to get the clearest X-ray images for diagnosis, the company says.

Las Vegas-Western Veterinary Conference officials awarded 27 veterinary students from U.S. colleges across the nation with $2,500 scholarships and $1,000 stipends to attend the convention in Las Vegas and held a reception Feb. 11 in their honor.

Washington­In mid-February, the U.S. Senate voted in favor of advanced animal protection in its 50 states with passage of the Farm Bill.

Idexx Laboratories announces it has developed an in-clinic medication monitoring program that will help veterinarians and their staff monitor if a certain medication is working on a patient.