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During the next few years, more foreign veterinary schools are likely to seek U.S. accreditation, bringing a global dimension to the profession.

It's essential to tell team members who they can turn to--besides you--when they encounter a confusing ethical situation.

Thoughtful scheduling and effective communication optimizes patient care. As a small animal practitioner, your time is scheduled for medicine, surgery, client consultation and dental procedures. The area of greatest difficulty in scheduling typically involves dental procedures.

Tampa, Fla. Sharn Veterinary Inc. introduces the RespSense veterinary end-tidal CO2 capnograph, a new widescreen CO2 monitor.

Students recommend a course of action for the owner.

A 10-month-old 136-lb (62-kg) female Irish wolfhound was presented for evaluation of right forelimb lameness of four months' duration.

Fort Dodge re-introduces Panolog Ointment and Cream to the companion animal market.

PBI/Gordon introduces Gordon's Trailer and Stall Disinfectant, a one-step cleaner that disinfects and deodorizes and is specially formulated for livestock and equine.

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

Vitality Systems introduces Oral Dental Rinse exclusively to veterinarians.

From 25-50 percent attachment loss is seen radiographically with Stage III periodontal disease.

Pannomed releases the redesigned Aeron Surgical Table.

Mast Technology, LLC introduces its Dental Adapter that allows practitioners to convert dental films into high-resolution images.

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

Irvine,Calif.—Global Dosimetry Solution's Film Dosimeters provide veterinarians and technicians with accurate personnel detection of radiation exposure from using diagnostic X-ray equipment.

Focus-It introduces the Harvey Lift Table that is designed for lifting large pets.

My father watched me present a credit card to the service station attendant. The Christmas visit to my parents' home in Arizona was over, and I was filling my camper with fuel for the drive back to California. This was in 1972 B.C. (Before Crisis).

Whitehall, Pa. — Organized labor infiltrated private practice for the first time at a Pennsylvania emergency veterinary hospital.

Philadelphia—The political fight over the use of human embryonic stem cells rages in this country. So much so, that the political and ethical debate about government-funded embryonic stem cell research often overshadows its much more moderate cousin, adult stem cell research, without the political baggage.

S&M NuTec introduces Pill Pockets?, a product that conceals medication, making administration easier.

Fort Collins, Colo. — Just one percent of producers at dairy operations are unaware of Johne's disease, down 10 percent in 1996. Yet those same producers are lax when it comes to biosecurity.

Vitality Systems introduces antibacterial hand soap available exclusively to veterinarians.

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Westcoast Animal Rehabilitation Equipment introduces a hot spa designed for canines that have been injured or recently underwent surgery.

Hill's introduces a canned-food formulation for Prescription z/d.

Attendees can see, touch and test new products that can drive financial success.

When it comes to unionizing, hosting an open dialogue between owners and staff works to fend off most organizing situations.

Serologic evaluation for FeLV antigen and FIV antibody should be performed.