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On extra cold nights or in the spring and fall when fires are scarcely needed for the well and thrifty, a warming bottle may fill the need felt for heat by the housepet or patient in the small-animal hospital.

Spectrum introduces the Roaring Burr, an equine instrument used in equine ventriculectomy, a procedure employed to treat equine laryngeal hemiplegia (roaring) and is made of German stainless steel.

Minneapolis — Dr. Carl Osborne, professor of veterinary clinical sciences at the University of Minnesota (UM) College of Veterinary Medicine, was inducted in the Academy of Distinguished Teachers for excellence in teaching.

Seayu introduces Petrotech Odor Eliminator, a clean, unscented, multi-purpose product that eliminates odors on contact.

Last month, Dr. Brenda Griffin gave a lecture on small animal spay/neuter programs at the 2005 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum in Baltimore. Some relevant points in this lecture are provided in this column.

Global Dosimetry Solutions Inc. (GDS) introduces ring badges to detect radiation exposure to hands.

San Diego, Calif. — Advanced Monitors introduces the Tele-View TV-16 Wireless Otoscope.

Blackwell Publishing introduces Equine Nutrition and Feeding, a book that addresses nutrition necessary for successful breeding, growing and working horses.

Pleasanton, Calif. — Nellcor introduces the NPB- 40, an all-digital handheld pulse oximeter.

Blackwell Publishing introduces Equine Science, Second Edition, a book that includes information on topics such as embryo transfer, disease and parasite control, genetics and feeding.

Duluth, Ga. — Merial's Frontline brand created an online learning experience featuring Buster, the product's mascot.

Veterinary Product Laboratories introduces Tissumend II Sterile, the only sterile synthetic absorbable tissue adhesive that effectively closes surgical wounds and internal tissues.

Merial Limited and Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. announced that Boehringer Ingelheim will market Metacam exclusively, ending the agreement between the companies.

Hardy Diagnostics introduces BluEcoli? Urine Biplate, a culture medium for economically screening urine specimens for E. coli.

Jorgensen introduces a stifle brace positioner bracket designed specifically for arthroscopic procedures.

Los Angeles — VCA Antech Inc. purchased Pet's Choice Inc., gaining 46 animal hospitals and about 1,000 new employees.

Pedigree Perfection introduces Paw Tectors, all-weather, all-terrain, waterproof canine boots.

Largo, Fla. — MedRx introduces the intra-oral camera for veterinary dentistry.

The Penguin Group introduces the Complete Idiot's Guide to Designer Dogs.

Baltimore — The American Heartworm Society (AHS) now calls for year-round prevention and annual testing for heartworm disease.

Haynes Manufacturing introduces Lubri-Film Plus, a food-grade lubricant used by equine dentists for power instruments.

Moxy Products introduces Moxy Pet Flex, a topical spray for animal joint and muscle pain relief.

Kudos extended for retinal image tracking

Spectrum introduces a specialty scissor for cast cutting.

ECM introduces Agroscan scanners to detect pregnancy as early as possible, the company says.

Vitality Systems introduces Oral Dental Rinse exclusively to veterinarians.

Kansas City, Mo. — The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) now owns the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE), bought last month from New York-based Professional Examination Service.

AHC Products Inc. introduces AniPrin LQ, a liquid aspirin for livestock.