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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.

Mila International introduces the diffusion catheter specifically for animal use.

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.

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.

Atlas delivers its all-natural, 100-percent vegetable formula featuring Agaricus blazei mushroom mycelium and fruitbody, designed to help pets smaller than 40 pounds overcome immune-related challenges by effectively strengthening NK cell, T-cell and macrophage activity.

Novartis announces the purchase of Denagard? (tiamulin), a broad-spectrum swine antibiotic for control and treatment of certain swine bacterial diseases.

Fort Dodge Animal Health introduces two formulations of the antibacterial Vetisulid (sodium sulfachlorpyridazine) for livestock.

The North American Compendiums Inc. introduces the North American Companion Animal Formulary, Seventh Edition.

Sable Industries Inc. introduces Clear View? Handpiece Lubricator with improved filtration system.

Boston — The genetic makeup of cancer is the next target for researchers at the Broad Institute after the successful mapping of the canine genome.